Peyto Lake, Glacial lake in Banff National Park, Canada
Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
The lake was named after Bill Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area.
It's a popular spot for tourists due to its bright turquoise color in summer.
The best views of the lake are from Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway.
The lake gets its color from the large amounts of glacier rock flour that flow into it during the summer months.
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 1,880 m
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Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Bow Glacier Falls is a breathtaking waterfall located in Banff National Park.
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Bow Glacier is an imposing source of water for Bow Lake in the Canadian Rockies.
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Vulture Glacier is an expansive ice mass.
The Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park and resembles a crow's foot.
