Lake Peyto in Banff National Park
by Ola Allen
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Lake Peyto in Banff National Park
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Ola Allen
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Photograph - Digital Photography
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Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. It was named for Bill Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area. The lake is formed in a valley of the Waputik Range, between Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak and Mount Jimmy Simpson, at an elevation of 1,860 m (6,100 ft.
During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, and these suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. Because of its bright color, photos of the lake often appear in illustrated books, and the area around the lake is a popular sightseeing spot for tourists. The lake is best seen from Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway.
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September 8th, 2017
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