01

Maligne Lake Cruise

This fully narrated cruise takes you along Maligne Lake, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, part of the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park.

Jasper Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
*Book in Advance as Boat Cruise Does Sell Out. Maligne Lake Cruise
Jasper Wildlife Tour Videos

02

Book Jasper

Book Jasper National Park Adventures and Attractions. Jasper National Park, located in the province of Alberta, Canada, is one of the largest and most northerly of the Rocky Mountain national parks, offering a sublime expanse of untamed wilderness for visitors to explore.

Book Jasper National Park Book Jasper
Jasper Wildlife Tour Videos

03

Jasper Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

Keep your camera close while scanning for eagles, bears, goats, and deer that call this area home.

Jasper Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
Book Jasper's Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
Jasper Wildlife Tour Videos

Curly Phillips Boat

The legacy of Curly Phillips remains closely connected to the spirit of adventure that defines Maligne Lake. His early boats represent a time when exploring these waters was a true wilderness expedition, helping shape the visitor experiences that would eventually evolve into the famous scenic cruises and Spirit Island journeys enjoyed by travelers today. The story of his boat is a reminder of Jasper's pioneering history and the adventurous individuals who first brought this extraordinary landscape to life for others.

Curly Phillips Boat

Curly Phillips Boat

The Curly Phillips boat at Maligne Lake represents an important part of early tourism and wilderness exploration history in the Canadian Rockies. Curly Phillips was one of Jasper's legendary backcountry outfitters, guides, and entrepreneurs who helped introduce visitors to the remote beauty of Maligne Lake long before modern tourism infrastructure existed.

In the early days of exploration, Curly Phillips operated handcrafted wooden boats that carried adventurers, photographers, anglers, and early sightseers across the long waters of Maligne Lake. These boats were far simpler than today's large cruise vessels, built for both practicality and durability in the rugged mountain environment. Their design reflected the pioneering era of Jasper, when reaching remote destinations required skill, determination, and an intimate knowledge of the wilderness.

The historic boat associated with Curly Phillips symbolizes the beginnings of guided experiences on Maligne Lake. Before modern docks and commercial sightseeing tours, visitors relied on local guides like Phillips to navigate the lake's cold waters while sharing stories of the surrounding mountains, wildlife, glaciers, and hidden valleys deep within the backcountry. His work helped establish Maligne Lake as one of the most celebrated destinations in the Rockies.

Today, the legacy of Curly Phillips remains closely connected to the spirit of adventure that defines Maligne Lake. His early boats represent a time when exploring these waters was a true wilderness expedition, helping shape the visitor experiences that would eventually evolve into the famous scenic cruises and Spirit Island journeys enjoyed by travelers today. The story of his boat is a reminder of Jasper's pioneering history and the adventurous individuals who first brought this extraordinary landscape to life for others. Book the Jasper Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
Booking the Boat tour of Maligne Lake and Spirit Island includes All taxes, fees and handling charges.


Inside Maligne Lake Boat Cruise


Maligne Lake Boat Cruise Reviews

Jasper Maligne Lake Map

Up Maligne Road from Jasper.

Contact Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

Click to Contact Us