Maligne Lake

Following a pick-up from your accommodation in Jasper, climb aboard a 21-seat tour bus for a comfortable drive up the valley. Your first stop will be at Maligne Canyon. Enjoy an easy 30-minute walk and see the deepest portion at 164 feet, including a thundering waterfall. Re-board your bus and drive on through stunning landscapes en route to Medicine Lake. Here the tour will make a 10-minute stop for photos, and your guide will explain why this is known locally as the "disappearing lake." Continue on to Maligne Lake and take a 90-minute scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Throughout the day, look out for Canada’s famous wildlife, such as abundant moose, the odd black bear, and even a grizzly.

Discover the incredible Icefields Parkway with this smartphone audio tour between Lake Louise and Jasper. Let your audio guide transform this beautiful scenic drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure. With your phone as your guide, start from either Jasper or Lake Louise, and end at the other. Enjoy the same tour experience in either direction. Your audio guide will point out must-see sights, attractions, breathtaking mountains, and glaciers that you pass along the journey. Learn about the area's early pioneers, animals, geography, and the historical events that led to the highway’s creation. Take in the panoramic views of Lake Hector and Bow Lake, and stop for easy trails in Banff National Park. Explore the famous Columbia Icefields and the Columbia Icefields Discovery Center. See the majestic Dolomite and Bow Peaks, Mount Amery, Mount Murchison, and Mount Wilson. Take in the gorgeous Sunwapta Falls where the water flows from the melting Athabasca Glacier. Hear about the people and events that made the area famous like Mary Shaffer Warren, Bill Peyto, George Simpson, and the Palliser Expedition. Easily navigate your tour and enjoy entertainment suitable for all ages. Stay laughing and engaged with your friends or family along the way with trivia fun. Hear fun audio clips that play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map. Try out multiple-choice trivia questions about the sights at each point of interest you pass. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring.

Experience magical mountains, alpine meadows, and thrilling rivers on this 5.5-hour tour to the Maligne Valley from Jasper. Part of the Jasper National Park, the valley is home to magnificent lakes and outstanding hiking trails. Following a pick-up from your Jasper hotel, you will go on a short hike past the sheer 100-foot walls of Maligne Canyon. Then, take a scenic drive to Maligne Lake and the "disappearing" Medicine Lake. Look out for elk and moose as you drive. Maligne Lake is the second largest glacial-fed lake in the world. It drains into the Maligne River and continues down to Medicine Lake. You will visit what is arguably the most extensive karst system - or underground river system - in Canada. An underground network of caves remains largely out of reach to visitors, keeping it a mystery for future exploration. Your professional guide will expand on this inscrutable place during an immersive narrative. During the summer season, you can join an inclusive boat cruise to Spirit Island, the only means of reaching the isolated island, for serene views of the stunning alpine scenery.  During the rest of the year, you can enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop. Depending on the time of the year, you will enjoy wildlife viewings in the area around Maligne Canyon, including moose, sheep, caribou, and bears. Jump back on the bus for your return journey and hotel drop-off in Jasper, at the heart of Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain national park.

Travel by comfortable minibus on this 6 hour excursion to the Maligne Valley, the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies. Along the way, your naturalist guide will provide commentary on the history and natural wonders of the area. Stop at 2 of the bridges to take in views of the cascading waterfalls and see the continuing erosion of ancient limestone. At the world-famous Maligne Lake, head out on a 2-3 kilometer interpretive nature walk. Admire the beautiful lakeshore vistas before following the easy-grade trail loop back into the forested area. After the hike, you’ll have a bit of free time to relax at the Maligne Lake Day Lodge before returning to Jasper.

Enjoy a trip to the outstanding natural beauty of the Banff and Jasper National Parks on this guided tour from Calgary or Canmore. Encounter all the famous sights, and feast on a delicious breakfast. Start your journey from Calgary or Canmore and head for Banff. Once there, come face-to-face with the Banff Viewpoint, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and Banff Avenue. Marvel at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, the Big Bend, and Weeping Well. Move onto Jasper for overnight sleep, and tuck into a delicious breakfast on the morning of the second day. Then, see sights like Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake Lookout, Maligne Lake, and Athabasca Falls. Be wowed by Sunwapta Falls, Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint, and Tangle Creek Falls before your journey back to Calgary or Canmore.

This amazing tour will take you from the beautiful city of Vancouver on the Pacific Northwest to the famed majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. At the Canadian Rockies, be awed by the size of the mountain ranges and peaks; the sheer beauty of its canyons, waterfalls, turquoise lakes; its mighty glaciers; and unique flora and fauna. You will visit Banff, Jasper, Athabasca Glacier (May-September), Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, Lake Peyto, Maligne Lake cruise (June - September) and Johnston Canyon. Enjoy wine tasting in Kamloops. Enjoy a thrilling experience at Golden Skybridge (May -September) . Visit Revelstoke Dam (May-September). From Kamloops to Merritt, enjoy 7 scenic lakes, desert physical landscape, and see unique flora and fauna. Trek up canyons; walk iced trails; canoe on turquoise lakes; ride gondolas, coasters, and monster vehicle. View wildlife. You have to arrange your accommodation in Jasper, Banff, and Revelstoke. I can assist you with hotel guidance.

Day 1 Johnston Canyon - Vermilion Lakes - Cascade of Time Garden - Banff Town - Sulphur Mountain Gondola - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos On day one, you will discover some of the most spectacular scenic vistas in Banff. Visit Johnston Canyon and follow a popular hiking trail that guides you to the waterfall. Then, head to Vermilion Lakes to spot native wildlife in the breathtaking scenery. Head to the Cascade Garden to see the vivid floral signtseeing. You will spend time to dine and explore the beautiful town of Banff. You can also take the Sulphur Gondola and discover sweeping scenes from the Mountain summit. Stop at Bow Falls to view a short turbulent interrupt of the cerulean waters of the Bow River. Visit Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular views and it's an excellent place for photos. Visit Hoodoos to enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Bow River Valley and the surrounding mountains. Day 2 Castle Moutain - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - Athabasca Glacier In day two, you will experience the breathtaking beauty of the largest icefield and explore one of the most accessible expanses of glacial ice in North America. Our knowledgeable and friendly bilingual guides will ensure to give you an authentic and immersive experience to Castle Mountain, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake. Stop at the Peyto Lake to see the unique, bright, and turquoise colour. Go beyond nature's edge and immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring interpretive experience in one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. From ice-capped mountain peaks to vast glacier-formed valleys. the Columbia Icefield Skywalk (admission not included) is your front-row seat to nature's most grand performance and situated in a national park. Day 3 Jasper National Park On day three, you will arrive at another stunning national park, Jasper National Park. The first viewpoints are the Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Mountain. The reflections on the lake's surface and the stunning backdrop make it a visitors' paradise. Then, you will visit Maligne Canyon, a remarkable natural wonder and a must-visit destination. Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake are known for the breathtaking beauty. Visitors might spot wildlife, while exploring the trails or enjoying a cruise tour (admission not included). Day 4 Lake Louise – Moraine Lake – Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge On day four, you will be amazed by glistening glacial lakes. Depart from Jasper National Park to Lake Louise and gain access to Moraine Lake, which is now closed to public vehicles. Breathe in the fresh mountain air at both lakes. As you pull into Moraine Lake, be impressed by the Rocky Mountains standing tall in the background. After a short stay at the Spiral Tunnels, you will arrive at Emerald Lake. The Lake's beauty transcends seasons, making it a worthwhile visit year-round. The Natural Bridge is the last spot you don’t want to miss. After the tour, you will return to your original pickup point.