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Outdoors Pyramid Bench, Jasper

Pyramid Lake

An outdoor spot in Pyramid Bench, Jasper, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Pyramid Lake in Pyramid Bench, Jasper
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Why go

Lake just above town with a footbridge to a small island and Pyramid Mountain behind.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jasper, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Bear's Paw Bakery, 5.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Pyramid Bench
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Jasper, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bear's Paw Bakery

    Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.

    Food · 5.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jasper Brewing Co.

    Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.

    Drinks · 5.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jasper SkyTram

    Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.

    Activity · 8.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Pyramid Lake is a stop on our Banff & Jasper Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Jasper

2 more curated outdoor spots in Jasper. See the full Jasper guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jasper run from -4°C in December to 22°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Pyramid Lake itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Jasper from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jasper weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Pyramid Lake, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Pyramid Island, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
Coordinates
52.92508, -118.09765
Destination
Jasper, Alberta

Pyramid Lake: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pyramid Lake?

Plan on about an hour at Pyramid Lake. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pyramid Lake?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Good sunset and stargazing spot.

Is Pyramid Lake free?

Yes, we list Pyramid Lake as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Pyramid Lake?

Pyramid Lake is at Pyramid Island, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada, in Pyramid Bench. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pyramid Lake?

Pyramid Lake appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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