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MAJESTIC MALIGNE Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, was carved by water through limestone. Some geologists think the canyon was originally a cave that had the top scraped off by receding glaciers. This is because Maligne Canyon is narrow at the top and wider part way down. Discover more about this geological wonder from Sundog Tours (p 75) or Walks & Talks Jasper (p 77). -KATE BARKER
In 2011, Jasper National Park received a Dark Sky Preserve designation from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. It is the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world, with over 11,000 square kilometres for stargazing. With that much space, where is the best place to go? Pyramid Lake Island has a great vantage point to look at the stars. Surrounded by the water, this accessible island is just outside of Jasper for a short and rewarding trip. Lake Annette is just a few kilometers outside of town. It provides a secluded place to admire the night sky. Maligne Canyon is popular for icewalks during the winter, but at night, it provides a special getaway to gaze at the stars. -TAYLOR JAINE 72
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TWO BROTHERS Jasper’s Raven Totem Pole, commissioned by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, looked over the Jasper railway station for 94 years. It was taken down in 2009 because of structural damage. Haida brothers Jaalen and Gwaai Edenshaw carved the new totem, called Two Brothers. The pole tells the story of two brothers who travel from the coast to the Canadian Rockies where one stays and one returns home. -TJ
ABOVE: TRAVEL ALBERTA // MIKE SEEHAGEL LEFT: TRAVEL ALBERTA // RYAN BRAY // BRAYMATION STUDIO
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