Photograph Spirit Island and Maligne Lake

Lindsy Dugan

Photograph Spirit Island and Maligne Lake

07/28/16

We enjoyed the regular boat tour July 22nd and were rewarded with absolutely beautiful blue skies. The drive from Jasper to Maligne Lake is over an hour, give yourself plenty of time so that you can stop along the way to check out wildlife and other sights you encounter along the way. We booked the tickets in advance and luckily because by the time we arrived at the lake there was over a 5 hour wait for an available boat. The tour takes about 1.5 hours, a 35 min ride out to the Spirit Island lookout, 15 min or so off the boat to walk the small loop and take pictures, they do not allow access out onto the island, and after boarding another 35 min back to the docks. I recommend sitting out back on the boat if the weather permits there were many great picture opportunities then as well. There also trails around the lake to explore if you arrive early or have to wait for a tour. If you are in Jasper I wouldn't miss this adventure (people in canoes and kayaks also looked to be having an excellent time).

5.0

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Jason Hatfield

Explorer

Photograph Spirit Island and Maligne Lake

01/07/16

I've only photographed from the Maligne Lake Boathouse but it was incredible. The water was reflection-perfect calm and big clouds hung in the air at sunset. I was surprised no one else was photographing sunset with me. I also spent a day canoeing on the lake and it was amazing; we took the dog and stopped for a picnic along the shore, we saw moose, bald eagle, and even fished some.

5.0