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Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Geology

Maligne Canyon's visually striking and unusual slot canyon erosion is a common occurrence within the northern Rocky Mountains. Canyons like Maligne canyon show the characteristic of Karst topography and is common in this region due to its easily soluble nature.

Flowing out of Medicine Lake, the Maligne River flows 15 kilometers upstream as a full size river, but loses stream, quickly disappearing into seeps in the ground and completely vanishes from the surface not far from the lake for most of the year.

The smaller river streams that feed the Maligne valley below that point rebuild the river by the time it reaches the top of Maligne Canyon.

Maligne river drops down the canyon and intersects the bedrock layers where the underground river flows. At this point numerous large underground streams join and greatly amplify Maligne River's water flow.

Maligne canyon is constantly being eroded by the churning and swirling of the fast moving river water. The effect of this has made maligne canyon's width 2 metres (6.6 ft) across at some points at a depth of 50 metres (160 ft). Limestone is one of the most dominant minerals within maligne canyon. It was deposited in a shallow tropical sea by plankton which secrete limestone.


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The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk

3 Hours - Admission Ticket Included
Join your friendly ice walk guide to and participate in this one of a kind Maligne canyon expereince. The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Tour covers approximately 3.5 kms (2.1 miles) of mostly downhill terrain where you will explore incredible ice caves, frozen waterfalls, and ice formations. Participants are required to dress appropriately for the weather. Transportation is included and pick-ups are available from all Jasper accommodations. Please indicate your shoe size when booking as warm boots and ice cleats will be provided.
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Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Hiking Overview

3 Hour Casual Hike and Viewing - Admission Ticket Included
The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk takes you deep into Maligne Canyon, one of the deepest river canyons in Canada's Rocky Mountains. On a mostly downhill route, encounter Maligne canyon's frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and discover the mystery of Jasper's disappearing Medicine Lake. All necessary ice walk equipment and hotel pickup in Jasper are included on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
» Hiking Ice Walk tour of Maligne Canyon from Jasper
» An active walking tour designed for outdoor adventurers with a moderate level of fitness
» Follow a downhill route and discover Maligne Canyon's ice caves, frozen waterfalls, and unique rock formations
» Learn about the karst topography of Maligne Valley from your ice walking guide
» All Ice Walk equipment and hotel pickup are included
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