Jasper Bodies of Water

Maligne LakeMaligne Lake offers one of the largest attractions in Jasper National Park. Visitors can choose from scenic cruises to world-famous Spirit Island, guided trout fishing, hiking, canoe renting and shopping.

Lakes Annette, Edith and Beauvert

Known as kettle lakes, these three were first formed at the end of the ice age and feature blue-green waters. Fed by springs, this easily accessible attraction offers picnic areas and interpretive trails. Lake Annette and Lake Edith also offer sandy beaches, making it a popular spot for wading during warm summer months.

Address: 5 km (3 mi) northeast of Jasper , AB

Talbot Lake

Separated by a series of dunes Talbot Lake neighbors Jasper Lake and is visible from Highway 16. The waters are shallow and clear, making it an ideal location for pike fishing.

Address: Off Highway 16, north of Jasper, AB

Pyramid LakeTake a winding road to see this scenic glacial lake and to view the 2,733-m-high Pyramid Mountain. Visitors may enjoy fishing, picnicking, boat rentals, horseback riding and hiking. The lake is located 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Jasper townsite.

Jasper Lake

Because Highway 16 follows Jasper Lake’s shoreline, this lake is easily accessible and provides for a scenic drive. The lake is fed by floodwaters of the Athabasca River, which causes Jasper Lake’s water levels to significantly rise and fall throughout the year.

Address: Off Highway 16 north of Jasper townsite, AB

Athabasca River

Originating in the Columbia Icefield, the Athabasca River is the longest river in Alberta, stretching 1538 km (955.7 mi). The Athabasca crosses through areas of the Rocky Mountains, Interior Plains and Canadian Shield. A historic river, it was used for transportation of people and goods during the fur trade and gold rush.

Cavell Pond

Found at the base of Angel Glacier is Cavell Pond, a cold-water lake that is fed by the glacier. Icebergs as big as houses can usually be seen floating in this small lake.

Mildred Lake

Mildred Lake is a popular spot for outdoor winter skating. The lake has several ovals that are cleared as well as lighting for nighttime skating. The lake is minutes from the town of Jasper, just across the Athabasca River.

Patricia Lake

Other than being a scenic and peaceful lake, Patricia Lake offers the opportunity for cold-water divers to explore the remains of Operation Habbakuk, a military experiment from World War II. The experiment’s purpose was to try to find a way to create an “ice ship” out of wood plankings and ice. Although they succeeded in building a prototype, it was never used and eventually melted, carrying with it refrigeration units which now sit at the bottom of the lake.