1. Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is famous for its turquoise-colored water that is surrounded by 10 mountain peaks and glaciers. The lake is about 14 km (8.6 miles) southeast of the village of Lake Louise. Here are some interesting facts about Moraine Lake:
- The lake was named after the moraine, a mound of rocks and sediment that accumulates at the edge of a glacier.
- Moraine Lake’s water achieves its distinctive blue-green color due to the refraction of light off the rock flour, which is tiny particles of rock that are suspended in the water.
- The lake has been featured on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill from 1969 to 1979.
- The area around the lake is the habitat of grizzly bears, black bears, and elk.
2. Moraine Lake is open to the public from Mid-June through mid-October. The operating hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, and access to the lake is restricted during peak times when the parking lot reaches capacity. The phone number for information is 1 (403) 522-3833.
3. The entrance fee to Banff National Park is CAD 10.00 per person per day or CAD 20.00 per group per day. Visitors can purchase the Parks Canada Discovery Pass for CAD 69.19, which is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and provides unlimited admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas.
Transportation options to Moraine Lake include driving, biking, or taking a shuttle bus from the parking lot of Lake Louise. Parking at Moraine Lake is limited, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon to secure a spot.
