Exploring a new area can be done in so many ways and while we highly recommend doing it by campervan – there are also some benefits to adding some backcountry side trips in that are done under your own power. Whether you’re hiking, canoeing, or bike-packing the extra effort can result in getting away from the crowd and tapping into nature in a really special way. Back in 2014 I (Jenn) did a 3 day trip down Maligne Lake by canoe and absolutely loved it. When I saw that some friends of ours, Jenna and Pete (that are wonderful story tellers in picture and video form), had explored it last September – I asked Jenna to share a bit about it. Here it is now for you to enjoy and be inspired!!
Maligne Lake
There is a place in Jasper National Park where no roads lead; A natural sanctuary surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and water the colour of turquoise. At 22 km in length, Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies and tucked away deep within the backcountry lies one of t…
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Maligne Lake by Canoe