National Park & Nature
Patricia Lake
📍 Patricia Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Canada, Jasper
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Plan 1–2 hours for the loop and a picnic.
- Opening Hours
- Lake area open by day, year-round; loop trail and beach are day-accessible.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · A Jasper National Park pass is required; the lake is free.
- Address
- Patricia Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Coordinates
- 52.9051, -118.0986
Introduction
Patricia Lake is a tranquil alpine lake just outside Jasper town, beside Pyramid Lake, ringed by conifers with faint snow peaks behind. Its gentle shore trail suits birding, picnics and easy hikes; named after a local sanatorium of the 1910s, it is loved by families and slow travellers for its calm and easy access. Canoe and swim in summer; snowshoe and Nordic ski in winter.
✨ Highlights
1
Quiet alpine lake
Far fewer crowds than the famous lakes; clear water and a peaceful mood.
2
Loop trail
An easy loop for families and morning runs; waterbirds and wetlands along the way.
3
Canoe & swim
Calm summer surface for paddling and designated swimming.
4
Picnic spot
Lakeside tables and rest areas suit family stops.
5
Near Pyramid Lake
Steps from Pyramid Lake — combine for a half-day outing.
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Year-round
Green in summer, snow in winter — snowshoe or hike.
🛈 Practical Info
→Best season：Jun–Sep best water and trails
→Duration：1–2 hours
→Facilities：Picnic tables, restrooms, parking
→Elevation：About 1,190 m
→Caution：Mosquitoes in summer — repellent
→Opening Hours：Lake area open by day, year-round; loop trail and beach are day-accessible.
→Transportation：North of Jasper town, AB, along Pyramid Lake Road; about 10 min by car.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
A Jasper National Park pass is required; the lake is free.
💡 Tips
• Calmest at dawn — good for photos and birding.
• Bring repellent in summer; the treeline swarms.
• Loop with Pyramid Lake and Jasper town for a half day.
• Pack out trash after picnics to protect the shore.
• Winter trails ice up — wear grips.
• No lifeguard — take care if swimming.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Patricia Lake?
Lake area open by day, year-round; loop trail and beach are day-accessible.
How much is the admission for Patricia Lake?
Adult: Free; A Jasper National Park pass is required; the lake is free.
Any practical tips for visiting Patricia Lake?
Calmest at dawn — good for photos and birding. Bring repellent in summer; the treeline swarms.
How long should I spend at Patricia Lake?
A typical visit takes Plan 1–2 hours for the loop and a picnic..
Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours and weather change; please confirm with Parks Canada and official notices before travel.
