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Maligne Lake (/ m ə ˈ l iː n / mə-LEEN) [1] is a lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The lake is famed for the colour of its azure water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake, and Spirit Island , a frequently and very famously photographed islet.
This 7,850 km 2 (3,030 sq mi) lake has 2,295 km 2 (886 sq mi) of its surface area in Alberta and 5,555 km 2 (2,145 sq mi) in Saskatchewan. The largest lake completely within Alberta is Lake Claire, at 1,436 km 2 (554 sq mi). Lake Claire is just west of Lake Athabasca, with both located in the remote Peace-Athabasca Delta.
Native fish in Alberta were over-harvested for decades, and walleye, pike, whitefish, etc. populations are still recovering. [9] Since Alberta is somewhat scarce in waterbodies compared to the rest of Canada (estimated 315 anglers per lake, compared to 2 in SK, 2 in MN, and 6 in ON), [ 9 ] and has a relatively short fishing season, [ 7 ] [ 9 ...
Deutsch: Der Maligne Lake ist Teil des Jasper Nationalparks in Alberta, Canada. Die Aufnahme entstand im September 1998. Die Aufnahme entstand im September 1998. English: Boat House, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Mount Unwin is a 3,268-metre (10,722-foot) mountain summit located on the west side of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Queen Elizabeth Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. [1] Its nearest higher peak is Mount Brazeau, 13.0 km (8.1 mi) to the east-southeast. [3]
Spirit Island is a tiny tied island in Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park. This landmark is the destination of boat trips across Maligne Lake, [1] a view many people associate with the Canadian Rockies. Spirit Island enjoys worldwide reputation, [1] and is one of the most famous and photographed views of the Canadian Rockies. Maligne Lake ...
There are no gas motors allowed on the lake (unless you're the warden or part of Maligne Lake Tours). Electric motors are allowed. It is a popular fishing destination. It is about 40 minutes from town. There is fishing, river rafting, canoing, kayaking, hiking, and naked hoola-hoop racing in the area. The parking lot is about 5500 feet asl.
The mountain rises 1,690 metres (5,540 ft) in less than 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the lake giving it dramatic local relief. Mount Warren is situated at the northwest edge of the Brazeau Icefield, and its nearest higher peak is Mount Brazeau , 2.26 kilometres (1.40 miles ) to the southeast. [ 3 ]