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Maligne Lake Cruise

PO Box 280, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0, Canada
780 852 3370
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Ranked #6 of 18 activities in Jasper
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Winnipeg, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

It was about 10 years ago I took this cruise. The highlight of the cruise is no doubt the Spirit Island Resort, easily one of best view Canadian Rockies can offer. If you have the 2 hours to spend and don’t mind the ridicules $62/adult, $30/child ticket price (@2013), this relaxing cruise worth a serious look. Other than the Spirit... More

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Mooloolaba, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Absolutely loved the cruise. The surrounding mountains and glaciers with early snow on them were truly spectacular. We were totally astounded when the guide told us that this lake freezes to a depth of 6 feet or so in winter. Spirit Island seemed all the more mysterious after the staff advised us that they were no longer allowed to tell... More

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Perth, Western Australia
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

We did the Maligne Lake Cruise as part of a mediocre "Maligne Valley Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour & Cruise" from Maligne Tours Ltd., so didn't have to do the driving ourselves. On the way back, we did come across a small group of bighorn sheep, including a lamb, that seemed tamed- they would gather around the window of stopped cars... More

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North Battleford, SK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

I am an above knee amputee on crutches- and I am very mobile. I was able to get on and off the boat not a problem, but the boat has a narrow isle and seating. Someone with less mobility then myself would have a difficult time. We went in August, and had a nice day – no rain, some clouds,... More

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Cambridgeshire
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I had seen so many photographs of Spirit Island so I was a little afraid I would be disappointed seeing it for real,in this case I am glad to say I was not. The cruise out on the lake was fun and the Skipper and First mate were great, very knowledgeable. Maligne lake is beautiful and Spirit Island is so... More

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Fort McMurray, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

We did the boat ride to Spirit Island. This was a lovely attraction with a view you will not soon forget, and an absolute paradise if you fancy yourself a photographer. Likes: price was reasonable. You can get a bit of a discount if you book through one of the adventure tour places in Jasper and bundle it with some... More

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Long Island, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

We had a guided-tour on Lake Maligne in a comfortable boat which fit all of our tour group. We got a chance for pictures and got to get off the boat at Spirit Island too. Very beautiful way to see a very beautiful area of Canada.

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Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

This was probably the best way I could have spent my money. The guide and captain where both upbeat and ready to answer any question. The cruise was fun, but you could also rent a canoe in the summer and cross the lake yourself. Spirit island was beautiful as well and the hiking loop was easy to do and full... More

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Mount Isa, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Mum and I took the cruise this afternoon. Have been very fortunate to have some really pretty weather here in Jasper. It snowed last night quite a bit but the sun was shining brightly during the cruise and the snow just made everything look gorgeous. Nice scenic 90 minute cruise to Spirit Island with a brief off-the-boat photo stop. Didn't... More

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

WOW! Is all you will hear and say through out the whole trip. Take lots of pictures! The views are amazing! Our guide Alex from New Zealand was very good. He informed us why Spirit Island is world famous - you will have to take the tour to find that out when you take the tour. It is 90 minutes... More

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