Jasper Lake (Alberta)

Jasper Lake
Jasper Lake and mountains across the shore as seen from the train
Location of the lake in Alberta, Canada.
Location of the lake in Alberta, Canada.
Jasper Lake
Location of the lake in Alberta, Canada.
Location of the lake in Alberta, Canada.
Jasper Lake
LocationJasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates53°5′N 118°2′W / 53.083°N 118.033°W / 53.083; -118.033
Primary inflowsAthabasca River
Primary outflowsAthabasca River
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length6 mi (9.7 km)
Max. width1–3 mi (1.6–4.8 km)

Jasper Lake is in the Rocky Mountains of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Athabasca River, where the river broadens out. Its westernmost shore lies about 15 miles (24 km) northeast from the town of Jasper along the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) and stretches farther east for about 6 miles (9.7 km).