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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Peyto Lake via Peyto Lake Access Trail — Banff National Park

2.51km

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70m

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