Maligne Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Located in Jasper National Park, the lake is famed for the colour of its water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake (Charlton, Unwin and Maligne Glaciers), and of course the famous Spirit Island in the middle of Maligne Lake. Spirit Island—one of the most photographed locations in the world—is 14 kilometres up the lake, and there is no direct road or trail access. Tour boats or private, non-motorized craft are the only means of reaching Spirit Island.
The lake is a popular spot for sport fishing (rainbow trout and brook trout), kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, etc. Parks Canada maintains two camping sites, accessible only by canoe, at Fisherman’s Bay and Coronet Creek.
Malign Lake is also one of the great spots in Jasper National Park for milky way viewing.
May 27, 2011: A boat house on Malign Lake. The boat house used to have words Malign Tour Boat House painted on its roof, but it is no longer there?!
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