Beauvert Lake

Overview

About Beauvert Lake

Tucked beside the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Beauvert Lake (Lac Beauvert) is small, ridiculously photogenic, and an easy win if you’re based near town. Its name literally means “beautiful green,” and the color delivers—glacier-fed, clear, and vividly blue‑green.

Why stop

Striking emerald water with big-mountain backdrops
Easy 3.9–4 km loop right along the shoreline

Heads up

Parking and shoreline areas can get busy in peak summer
On-site boat rentals are pricier than nearby lakes

This isn’t just another roadside lake. You get intimate, up‑close shoreline walking, big views from the lodge area and boat dock, and color that pops when the light is right. It’s also a remnant of a much larger post‑glacial lake that once filled the valley—today’s Beauvert sits alongside siblings like Patricia, Pyramid, Edith, and Annette.

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Where it is

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Beauvert Lake

Aim for sunset or calm early morning for the best color and reflections.
Arrive early in summer—parking and shoreline spots fill fast.
Rent from the lodge boathouse or bring your own gear if you want to save money.
Stay on the signed path near the golf course to avoid stray balls.
Carry bear spray and make noise on the loop, especially in spring.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

Light: Sunset adds warmth and saturation to the lake’s greens; calm early mornings deliver mirror reflections.
Crowds: Summer afternoons are busiest—aim for early or late in the day, and weekdays if you can.
Seasons: Peak paddling and swimming in summer; shoulder seasons are quieter and still great for walking and photography.

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ClosureWildfire-impacted areas and facilities closedStay out of closed wildfire-impacted areas and facilities in Jasper National Park; closures protect public safety after the 2024 wildfire and remain in effect while recovery and safety work continues.Official details
Closure93A (Wabasso Road) no through travel during roadworkFrom mid-October to early November 2026, plan for 93A (Wabasso Road) to be accessible from the south entrance only; no through travel is expected during roadwork.Official details

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Jasper Tour Guide

Your drive to Beauvert Lake, narrated.

Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Jasper National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.

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Lac Beauvert: Emerald Water and a Lakeside Loop

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“You're coming up on Lac Beauvert. Its name means 'beautiful green,' and you'll see why — the water is incredibly clear and has a distinct emerald color.”

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More about Beauvert Lake

What You’ll SeeWater: Crystal‑clear, emerald tones that shift with the sun.

Water: Crystal‑clear, emerald tones that shift with the sun.
Vistas: Forested shores and mountain panoramas; sunset light really wakes up the color.
Wildlife: Elk often linger near the golf course, loons call across the water, and bears occasionally pass through—especially in spring.

Things to DoWalk the loop: A mostly flat 3.9–4 km trail rings the lake and takes about an hour.

Walk the loop: A mostly flat 3.9–4 km trail rings the lake and takes about an hour. Family‑friendly and scenic the whole way.
Paddle or swim: Canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are popular in summer; the lodge boathouse rents gear. The water is cold but swimmable on warm days.
Fishing: Anglers target lake trout here.

PracticalitiesAccess: The main trail access is from the Jasper Park Lodge side, with a dedicated parking area…

Access: The main trail access is from the Jasper Park Lodge side, with a dedicated parking area for lake visitors.
Facilities: Expect basic trailhead infrastructure and plan ahead; the adjacent resort area has services and a boathouse for rentals, but it’s not a park day‑use hub.
Safety: Stay on the signed path near the golf course—stray golf balls happen. Carry bear spray and stay alert, especially in spring.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Jasper

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174 sightingsGrizzly BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

43 sightingsCaribouMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

40 sightingsGray WolfMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

12 sightingsCanada LynxMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

315 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

1,028 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Jasper. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.