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Moraine Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in all of Canada. It's situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in the Lake Louise area of Banff National Park. The scenery is absolutely incredible, and the color of the lake is more vibrant than any other glacier fed lake I've seen. Depending on the time of day you're ... Read More

The Devil's Thumb Scramble starts from the popular hike to the beehive above the Lake Agnes Teahouse in Banff National Park. There are several phenomenal hikes you can do in this area, and all of them offer great views. The first time we spent some time in Banff we did both the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse and the Lake ... Read More

Location: Lake Louise in Banff National Park – Alberta, Canada Destination: The Plain of 6 Glaciers Distance: 8.6 Miles / 14.0 Kilometers Round-trip from Chateau Lake Louise without the scramble to Victoria Glacier. Elevation Gain: 1,400 Feet / 426 Meters Difficulty: Easy / Moderate Day Hike | Class 1 – Hiking with a low chance of injury.Trail Overview MapThe Plain … Read More

Location: Banff National Park - Alberta, Canada Destination: Mount St. Piran Distance: 8.0 Miles / 13.0 Kilometers Round-trip from Chateau Lake Louise without taking the alternate route down the backside. Elevation Gain: 2,700 Feet / 823 Meters Difficulty: Moderate Day Hike | Class 1 - Hiking with a low chance of injuryTrail Overview MapThe trail for Mount St. Piran is ... Read More

Lake Minnewanka is a glacial lake located just 3 miles from the Banff townsite, and it’s the longest lake in the Canadian Rockies parks system! There are guided boat tours which can take you across the lake, or you can rent a canoe as well. Lake Minnewanka is located next to Two Jack and Johnson Lakes, and they’re all accessible … Read More