10 Things to Know Before Visiting Peyto Lake


It’s a turquoise blue glacier-fed lake 40 km north of Lake Louise and a popular stop on the famous Icefields Parkway. The brilliant display of blue is fed by the Peyto Glacier high above the lake and part of the Wapta Icefield.

The viewpoint is one of the most spectacular in all of Banff National Park and a super popular spot for photographers. Peyto Lake, in our opinion, competes for beauty with Moraine Lake without as many visitors. There is little mystery as the lake’s viewpoint is a must for things to do in Banff. Read the full travel article here.

Peyto Lake