Maligne Lake

Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake and Maligne Mountain
Location	Jasper National Park, Alberta
Coordinates	52°39′52″N 117°32′01″W / 52.66444°N 117.53361°W / 52.66444; -117.53361Coordinates: 52°39′52″N 117°32′01″W / 52.66444°N 117.53361°W / 52.66444; -117.53361
Lake type	oligotrophic
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	22.5 km (14.0 mi)
Max. width	1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Surface area	19.71 km2 (7.61 sq mi)
Average depth	35 m (115 ft)
Max. depth	97 m (318 ft)
Shore length1	45 km (28 mi)
Surface elevation	1,670 m (5,480 ft)
Settlements	Jasper
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Maligne Lake (/məˈliːn/ mə-LEEN) is a lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is famed for the colour of its water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake and Spirit Island, a frequently photographed islet. The lake is located 44 km (27 mi) south of Jasper town, and is accessible by motor vehicle, including shuttle buses from Jasper. Boat tours run to Spirit Island in the spring to autumn season. The 44 km Skyline Trail, Jasper's most popular, highest and above treeline, multi-day hike, begins at Maligne Lake and finishes near the town of Jasper. Other popular day hikes include the Opal Hills and Bald Hills loops. Winter activities include cross-country skiing.

Maligne Lake is approximately 22.5 km (14.0 mi) long and is 97 m (318 ft) at its deepest point, in the south end of the lake. It averages 35 m (115 ft) in depth. It sits at approximately 1,670 m (5,480 ft) asl. Easily visible from the Maligne Lake Day Lodge are Leah and Samson Peaks and Mount Paul to the east, and Mounts Charlton, Unwin, Mary Vaux and Llysfran Peak to the south and west. The Charlton-Unwin, Maligne, and Coronet glaciers are visible from the lake, which boasts a self-sustaining population of introduced rainbow trout and brook trout. It is a popular spot for sport fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Parks Canada maintains three camping sites, accessible only by canoe, at HiddenCove, Fisherman's Bay and Coronet Creek.