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Spirit Island and Maligne Lake under cloudy skies, Jasper National Park, Canada.

My Canadian Rockies Trip, Part 6: Maligne Lake, Spirit Island and Jasper.

Continued from My Canadian Rockies Trip, Part 5: Lakes Louise, Moraine and Peyto.

After yesterday’s visit to three scenic lakes, we headed out today to see yet another—the stunning Maligne Lake. Spirit Island in Maligne Lake is perhaps one of the most iconic and photographed spots in Jasper National Park, seen in advertisements by Apple and Kodak showcasing the enhanced photo-capabilities of their iPads and films. A must-see place and I was looking forward to it.

The route to Maligne Lake took us through almost unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife. We saw numerous elk and wild mountain goats grazing by the roadside.

A superbly antlered bull elk observing us as we drove past.
A superbly antlered bull elk observing us as we drove past.
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