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Maligne Lake is a long and narrow body of water nestled amongst jagged peaks. It is the largest naturally formed, glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. Originally named “Lake of Deep Waters” or “Lake of Healing” by First Nations peoples, explorer and surveyor Mary Schäffer is credited with putting the lake on the map. Explore the lake by hiking along its shores, renting a boat, or by taking a Maligne Lake Cruise (p 77). -KB
The Glacier Skywalk (p 78) was constructed to allow visitors to have access to sky-high views of the Sunwapta Valley. The structure was built on land that had already been disturbed by the construction of the highway, in order to have a minimal environmental impact. The metal was left unpainted to match the surrounding cliffs. The design was inspired by the branches of the large Douglas fir trees seen throughout the Canadian Rockies. These branches are cantilevered from the trunk, just like the Skywalk structure is cantilevered from the cliff face with extra support where it joins the rock. -KATE BARKER
OVER LAND The Overlanders were a group of about 150 travellers who journeyed from Ontario to BC in 1862 with the hopes of finding gold. When it was time to cross the Canadian Rockies, they hired Indigenous guides to show them the way. The Overlander Trail (p 74) is a popular trail that this group used during their journey through the Jasper region. -KATE BARKER
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whererockies.com JASPER BANFF, LAKE & AREA LOUISE, CANMORE, KANANASKIS
LEFT: PURSUIT COLLECTION // MIKE SEEHAGEL ABOVE LEFT: MALIGNE LAKE // KATIE GOLDIE
WALK IN THE SKY
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