Moraine Lake

The distance between the village of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake is 14 kilometers. Since the lake is glacier-fed, its spectacular blue-green color is caused by light reflecting off the rock flour (fine rock particles) in the runoff that flows into the lake. The lake doesn't start to melt until June at a height of 1,885 meters, where it is located. Late June is when water levels and color are at their highest.

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 go on a 15-kilometer thrilling journey to the end of the road and return 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