Maligne Canyon
A narrow limestone gorge about 50 m deep, with a trail crossing six bridges. In winter, you can descend to the frozen canyon floor for an ice walk.
Maligne Canyon is a narrow, deep gorge carved through limestone by the Maligne River. Its deepest point is about 50 m, and its narrowest point is only a few metres wide. The trail crosses six bridges along the canyon. Walking from the first bridge to the fourth and back takes about 1 hour, and you can see potholes, waterfalls and groundwater springs along the way. Admission is free but requires a park pass. In winter, you can go down to the canyon floor with a guide wearing crampons to see frozen waterfalls. It lies about 11 km from Jasper town, on the road to Maligne Lake. Some areas of the canyon were affected by the 2024 wildfires.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jasper Planetarium & Dark Sky Preserve
- Lac Beauvert & Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Old Fort Point
- Jasper Townsite
- Patricia & Pyramid Lakes
- Valley of the Five Lakes
- Jasper SkyTram
- Marmot Basin