4.9
Lakes
Peyto Lake
Banff, Canada
Peyto Lake, shaped like a wolf's head, changes its turquoise hue as sunlight and glacier runoff mix. See its vibrant colors from Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway.
Good to know
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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