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Jasper National Park and Banff National Park have some of the most amazing lakes and rivers for canoeing in the world. There are so many places to canoe, it is hard to decide. Read more on Are you ready to paddle a canoe in the Canadian Rockies? Proper techniques explained…. As the tour boat speeds across the turquoise waters the awesome majesty of the Canadian Rockies continues to unfold before me. I’m standing outside of the boat cabin on the rear deck, and the wind from the boat’s passage is trying to blow my cap off. I have to finally remove it, as I’m too busy taking picture after picture of the spectacular unfolding mountain vista to want to deal with an errant cap. One of the best places to visit in Canada is Jasper National Park. Jasper is the largest of the national parks. It is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The area offers spectacular scenic views, is home to many species of wildlife and has many kilometers of hiking trails. The park has much to offer and adults and children alike will find it to be a wonderful and interesting place to visit. Spirit Island has been captivating Jasper National Park travelers for years. For anyone with a camera, this will be one of the best scenes your camera will ever have the pleasure of photographing. Great minds think alike. Back in August, 2006 I wrote “Maligne Lake – World’s best 90 minute boat ride?” here on Jasper Journal. Just recently, Reader’s Digest named the Spirit Island cruise as Canada’s Best Boat Cruise in the 2nd Annual “30 Best of Canada”, calling Maligne Lake “Alberta’s turquoise jewel”. Read more on Reader’s Digest names Maligne Lake as Best Boat Tour in Canada… Read more on Reader’s Digest names Maligne Lake as Best Boat Tour in Canada… As one of the must-see destinations in Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake has enough activities to fill a day, from taking the cruise, to canoeing or kayaking, to lunch in the Lodge, to trout fishing. For travelers who like nature, the mountain air and great scenery, a visit to Maligne Lake will be rewarding. Fed by water from glaciers, the murky-blue watered, iced-capped and mountain-lined Maligne Lake (pronounced “muh leen” by the locals) is the oldest attraction in Jasper National Park and has perhaps the world’s best 90 minute boat ride. A ride here makes any Canada travel experience complete. Read more on Maligne Lake – World’s best 90 minute boat ride?… When driving to Maligne Lake, be sure to stop at Medicine Lake and take in the view. Medicine Lake is about 10 miles before Maligne Lake and there’s a small parking lot with a good vantage point.
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