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Peyto Lake

Name: Peyto Lake
Rating: 2

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Banff National Park

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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1. Peyto Lake via Peyto Lake Access Trail — Banff National Park

2.51km

00:44

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

October 24, 2025

Located in the northern section of Banff National Park, Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake renowned for its vivid turquoise colour and distinctive wolf-head outline. Fed by meltwater from Peyto Glacier, the lake’s striking hue comes from rock flour suspended in the water. The viewpoint above offers one of the most iconic photo spots in the Canadian Rockies, especially in summer when the lake glows brightest.

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Elevation 1,850 m

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Tuesday 13 January

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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