Moraine Lake Review

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Moraine Lake

  • Address: Moraine Lake Rd. off Great Divide Hwy., Banff National Park, AB | Map It
  • Phone: 403/760-1305 for hiking information

Fodor's Review:

This beauty, 7 mi (11 km) south of Lake Louise, is a photographic highlight of Banff National Park. Set in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the lake reflects the snow-clad mountaintops that rise abruptly around it. The lake is a major stop for tour buses as well as a popular departure point for hikers. Visit early or late in the day to avoid crowds. Moderate hiking trails lead from the lodge at Moraine Lake into some spectacular alpine country. Call ahead for special trail restrictions.

From June through September, you can rent a canoe from the office of Moraine Lake Lodge (403/522-3733. www.morainelake.com).

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