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| Canada |
| Province of Alberta |
| Moraine
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Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed
lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres outside the Village of
Lake Louise. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an
elevation of approximately 1885 m. The lake has a surface area of
.5 square kilometres. The lake does not reach its crest until mid
to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of
blue. The color is due to the refractions of light off the rock
flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis. The area around
the lake has several walking/hiking trails which are, from time
to time, restricted because of grizzly bear activity. Parks
Canada provides updated trail conditions and/or restrictions.
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picture to have a larger version.
| Enjoying
the passing landscape on our way to the next stop |
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| Can't
remember to have seen such a blue lake before |
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| Closeups
of the surrounding mountains |
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| From
the surface of the lake |
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