Yes, it really is that color. No, it’s not altered. We’ve been there. Peyto Lake, in Banff National Park is one of hundreds of gorgeous glacier-fed lakes that have a vibrant turquoise hue to them.
Caused by glacier rock flour, the silt-size rock particles cause this lake to get particularly colorful in the summer months, when glacial melt is highest. Known as the Canadian Alps, this entire area is stunning, and definitely worthy of a visit.
The 2.8km long (1.7 mile long) lake is located at an elevation of 1,860 m (6,100 ft).
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There’s something truly magical about the bright turquoise contrasted against the deep green of the forests and Rocky Mountains. Below are some of our favorite photos of this stunning lake.
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