Pyramid Lake (Alberta)

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Pyramid Lake
With Pyramid Mountain in the background
Location	Alberta
Coordinates	52°55′27.7″N 118°05′51.0″W / 52.924361, -118.0975Coordinates: 52°55′27.7″N 118°05′51.0″W / 52.924361, -118.0975
Primary outflows	Pyramid Creek
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	2.7 km (2 mi)
Max. width	0.5 km (0 mi)
Surface area	1.2 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Surface elevation	1,180 m (3,871 ft)

Pyramid Lake is kidney-shaped lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, a natural landmark that overlooks the town of Jasper.

Pyramid Lake has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 sq mi) and discharges in Athabasca River through the 2 km (1 mi) long Pyramid Creek.

Several picnic sites are established on the shores of the lake, as well as boat ramps. Hotel accommodations are also available on the lake. Pyramid Lake is connected by hiking trails to the town of Jasper, and other touristic sites such as Pyramid Mountain, Patricia Lake and Cabin Lake.

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