Banff Jasper Collection

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Maligne Lake Cruise

May 30 – June 20 Daily, 9 AM – 5:30 PM
June 21 –September 1 Daily, 9 AM – 6 PM
September 2 – 28 Daily, 9 AM – 5:30 PM
September 29 – October 13 Daily, 9 AM – 4 PM
 
  • Please allow approximately one and a half hours for the Classic Cruise; we recommend you pre-purchase tickets and arrive 30 minutes prior to your cruise.
  • Cruise rates do not include GST.
  • Rates and hours of operation subject to change without notice.
  • Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis and specific departure times cannot be guaranteed without pre-purchased tickets.
  • Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.
  • For the safety of those onboard bear spray is not permitted on cruises.

Ticket Office

May 30 –  June 20 Daily, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
June 21 – September 1 Daily, 8:30 AM – 6 PM
September 2 – 28 Daily, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
September 29 – October 13 Daily, 8:30 AM – 4 PM
  • *Weather dependent.

Retail Shop

May 16 – 29 Monday -Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
May 30 – June 20 Daily, 8:30 AM – 6 PM
June 21 – September 1 Daily, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
September 2 – 28 Daily, 8:30 AM – 6 PM
September 29 – October 13 Daily, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Boathouse

June 1* – September 28* Daily, 9:30 AM – 5 PM
  • *Weather dependent.

Lake House Café

May 30 – October 13 Grab & Go: Daily, 9 AM – 4 PM
Hot Food Service: Daily, 11 AM – 4 PM

Waffle Hut

May 17 – 30 Thursday – Monday, 8:30 AM – 4 PM
May 31 – June 20 Daily, 9:30 AM – 5 PM
June 21 – September 29 Daily, 9:30 AM – 7 PM
September 30 – October 13 Daily, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The View

June 5* – June 21 Daily, 11:30 AM – 5 PM
June 22 – September 2 Daily, 11:30 AM – 6 PM
September 3 – 29 Daily, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • *Weather dependent.

Getting to the Maligne Lake Cruise

From the east end of the town site of Jasper, follow highway 16 east for 3 km and take the turnoff for Maligne Lake Road to the right, proceed over the iron bridge across the Athabasca river, stay left at the fork in the road and then proceed for 48 km until you arrive at Maligne Lake. Watch for “animal jam” slowdowns. When you reach the Maligne Lake area the first public parking lot is to the left. After parking, follow the short trail through a grove of trees to Maligne Lake, the ticket office, boathouse, Day Lodge, and the Historic Chalet. We highly recommend you allow 1-1.5 hours to drive from Jasper to Maligne Lake.

Our cruises fill quickly. We highly recommend booking a cruise time before you visit.

Tip: Near the beginning of the Maligne Lake Road is Maligne Canyon, which is a very popular and rewarding hike. If you have a cruise time booked at Maligne Lake, we recommend enjoying the canyon hike on your return trip to Jasper, so you don’t miss your cruise!

GPS Coordinates:

Driving here in a car with GPS? Enter the following coordinates into your GPS unit: Latitude 52°43'48.4"N and Longitude 117°38'18.4"W.

 

 


Maligne Lake Cruise

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