Moraine Lake

14 kilometers to the southeast of the Lake Louise hamlet is Moraine Lake. Glacier runoff that pours into the lake gives this lake its vivid blue-green color, which is caused by light reflecting off the rock grains in the runoff. At 1,885 meters above sea level, the lake doesn't start melting until June. Late June is when water levels and color are at their highest.

The most incredible color, a vibrant shade of turquoise that changes in strength during the summer as the glaciers melt, can be found in its waters. Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock heaps in the untamed Valley of the Ten Peaks, making it an absolutely breathtaking setting. Sit by the lake and take in the scenery and fresh mountain air, or go canoeing and trekking for more exploration. It's a famously breathtaking location that is certain to make an impact.

Around the lake, there are a number of hikes that range from easy strolls to more challenging excursions. The Rockpile Trail is a simple, brief path that follows the rear of the moraine in switchbacks to the top of the natural dam. The landscape that appeared on the back of Canadian twenty-dollar bills printed between 1969 and 1979 is known as the "Twenty Dollar View", and it can be seen from the summit of the mountain.

Cross-country skiers can embark on a 15-kilometer thrilling journey to the end of the road and back throughout the winter. Parks Canada creates ski trails that go to the Consolation Valley and Ten Peaks viewpoint. Due to the significant avalanche risk from late November to early April, access to the lake is prohibited during winter.

Location: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada