Moraine Lake
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Late June to September
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A glacially fed lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks within Banff National Park, Moraine Lake is famous for its vivid turquoise water coloured by rock flour suspended in glacial meltwater. The classic vantage point is the Rockpile Trail, a short scramble above the lakeshore offering the iconic view of the lake set against ten surrounding peaks. Morning light illuminates the valley with warm alpenglow, making early arrival essential for photography.
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