Maligne Canyon | |
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Coordinates: 52°55′13″N 118°0′39″W / 52.92028°N 118.01083°W | |
Location | Jasper National Park, Alberta |
Formed by | Maligne River |
Geology | Palliser Formation |
Dimensions | |
• Width | 2 metres (6.6 ft) |
• Depth | 50 metres (160 ft) |
Maligne Canyon is a slot canyon located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, underground stream outlets, birds and plant life.[1]