Frommer's Banff day by day by Christie Pashby

Author:Christie Pashby
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: FrommerMedia
Published: 2020-04-08T11:23:57+00:00

Mt. Edith Cavell.

Maligne Valley Road

This road takes you through the Maligne Valley and ends at the picturesque Maligne Lake. Wildlife can often be spotted on this half-day outing, including bighorn sheep, deer, elk, moose, grizzly bear, and black bear. With a handful of stops, some short hikes, and a boat cruise, it will take you most of the day. START: Town of Jasper.

Drive east on Connaught St., turning left onto Hwy. 16. After 4km (2½ miles), turn south onto Maligne Lake Rd.

❶ Maligne Canyon. A spectacular example of the cutting power of moving water, this is a very long, gradual waterfall through a deep limestone canyon. A series of bridges takes you back and forth down the canyon. 2.3km (1.4 miles) on Maligne Lake Rd. to the Sixth Bridge parking lot.

Continue on Maligne Lake Rd. to its end.

❷ ★★ Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island. This is the best boat tour in the Canadian Rockies. From the deck of the glass-enclosed boats (which are heated on chilly days), watch for eagles, mountain goats, and even the odd avalanche. The cruise makes a stop halfway up the lake at the mysterious Spirit Island and then returns to the dock. You can also rent canoes at the historic boathouse, built by legendary Jasper trapper and guide Curly Phillips. At the end of Maligne Lake Rd. www.malignelake.com. ☎ 888/900-6272. Adults C$79, kids ages 6–15 C$40. Cruises depart frequently between 9:30am & 3pm from late May to late June & early Sept to early Oct, 9:30am–5:45pm in July & Aug.

A Hot Springs Soak

Head out for one of Jasper’s best hikes (the Sulphur Skyline) and then soak your tired bones in the hot mineral-rich pools of Miette Hot Springs ★ (www.hotsprings.ca/miette-hot-springs; ☎ 780/866-3939). From Jasper townsite, follow Yellowhead Hwy. 16, 42km (26 miles) east to Miette Road. Follow Miette Road 17km (11 miles) south to the end of the road. Admission is adults C$7, children C$5, seniors C$6, family pass C$21. It’s open May 1 to June 13 and Sept 3 to Oct 14 10:30am to 9pm; and June 14 to Sept 2 9am to 11pm; closed Oct 15 to April 30.

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