Mount Edith Cavell and Sorrow Peak above Cavell Lake under moody cloudy sky

    Mount Edith Cavell and Sorrow Peak rising above Cavell Lake in dramatic evening light, Jasper National Park, Canada

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    Mount Edith Cavell

    Landmark

    Mount Edith Cavell is a prominent peak in Jasper National Park with a hanging glacier visible from the approach road and trail. Angel Glacier clings to the north face. The composition resolves through the glacier and mountain face with a small glacial lake at the base.

    52.66735, -118.05687

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    Gallery

    Mount Edith Cavell at sunset reflected in a calm alpine lake, Jasper National Park

    Golden evening light illuminating Mount Edith Cavell above a tranquil alpine lak…

    Angel Glacier on Mount Edith Cavell above turquoise Cavell Pond in Jasper National Park

    Angel Glacier cascading down the face of Mount Edith Cavell into the milky turqu…

    Mount Edith Cavell towering above rocky alpine trail in Jasper National Park

    Mount Edith Cavell rising above a rugged alpine valley and hiking trail, Jasper …

    Mount Edith Cavell and Sorrow Peak above Cavell Lake under moody cloudy sky

    Mount Edith Cavell and Sorrow Peak rising above Cavell Lake in dramatic evening …

    Mount Edith Cavell sign with snow-covered mountain peak in the background

    Wooden Mount Edith Cavell sign with the snow-capped peak rising behind, Jasper N…

    Mount Edith Cavell reflected in calm lake with forested shoreline in Jasper National Park

    Mount Edith Cavell rising above forest and reflected in still waters, Jasper Nat…

    Mountain stream flowing below Mount Edith Cavell with alpine forest in Jasper National Park

    A rushing alpine stream beneath Mount Edith Cavell, surrounded by forest and rug…

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Short Walk

    5–15 min

    Elevation Gain

    40 m

    Best Light

    Morning
    Golden Hour
    Overcast

    Low sun defines the structure of the mountain and glacier while calm conditions allow reflections across Cavell Pond.

    Why This Light

    Reflections
    Low-Angle Relief

    Season

    Access Limited (Winter)

    The area is typically accessible from late spring to early autumn. Snow and road closures restrict access during winter months, while summer reveals open water and exposed glacier features.

    Crowds

    Often Busy

    Restrictions

    Seasonal Access Risk
    Fee Common

    Access via a seasonal road with limited opening periods; subject to national park entry fees.

    Photography Notes

    Photographs are typically made from Cavell Pond where the glacier and mountain form a dominant composition. Small shifts along the shoreline change how the glacier aligns within the frame and affect reflection symmetry.
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