In the winter, take a guided tour of the canyon from the bottom up walk among nature's icy sculptures and frozen water falls. A short hiking loop tours the upper reaches of the canyon, while a longer trail follows the gorge and exits at a fifth and sixth bridge lower down. There are four bridges across the gorge, each with its own special view. Parks Canada has developed a self-guided interpretative trail along the canyon with signs describing the geological history of the area. Some geologists speculate that parts of the canyon were originally deep caves that have since been uncovered by glacial scraping and water erosion. Maligne Canyon is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. Located about 20 miles south of Jasper town with a drop of about 75 feet Athabasca Falls isn’t a giant by Alberta waterfall standards, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t dramatic and majestic in its own right. Swirling, churning water has worn the canyon, only two metres across at some points, to a depth of more than 50 metres. A great thing to do in Jasper in the winter is to check out Athabasca Falls. Waterfalls, fossils, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, unexpectedly lush plant life and the startling effects of frost action - these are just some of the wonders of Maligne Canyon. Be sure to stop in at the Visitor Information Centre to sign the wildlife sightings book! For more information on Jasper’s wildlife, visit Parks Canada. Their continued health and survival relies on us making as little impact on their home as possible. When visiting the park, please remember that you are visiting the animals' habitat. Many tour companies offer guided wildlife search experiences through the park. Take a trip through some of the most popular wildlife corridors, including through the Maligne Valley, Pyramid Lake Road, Highway 16 or along the Icefields Parkway. It usually just takes a slow drive and a sharp eye to spot a majestic elk, a snacking bear or a wily roadside coyote. Roadside wildlife is as common in Jasper as parking meters are in the city. Jasper National Park is home to 69 species of mammals. Wildlife is plentiful in Jasper – in fact, the United Nations created the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site partly because of the incredible diversity of animals found here.
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