Jasper Lake (Alberta)
Jasper Lake is a lake located in the Rockies 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).
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Jasper Lake and mountains across the shore as seen from the train | |
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| Location | Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 53°5′N 118°2′W |
| Primary inflows | Athabasca River |
| Primary outflows | Athabasca River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6 mi (9.7 km) |
| Max. width | 1–3 mi (1.6–4.8 km) |
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