Moraine Lake, Canada : Places To Visit Before You Die

Moraine Lake, Canada

Moraine Lake is a lake located in Banff National Park, 14 kilometers outside the hamlet of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada.

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Approximately 1,884 meters above sea level, it is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

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The lake's surface area is 50 hectares.

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There are several walking/hiking trails around the lake that are restricted at certain times

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The trail most commonly taken by tourists is The Rockpile Trail, which is along the actual moraine.

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It is situated in a famous mountain range in Canada.

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The "Valley of the Ten Peaks" is a magnificent valley of the Alberta Rockies where Moraine Lake is located.

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The lake is relatively small and very shallow.

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