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Peyto Lake (pronounced pea-toe) is one of the most famous lakes in Banff National Park. It’s a turquoise blue glacier-fed lake 40 km north of Lake Louise and a popular stop on the famous Icefields Parkway. The brilliant display of blue is fed by the Peyto Glacier high above the lake and part of the Wapta Icefield.
If you’re taking a trip to the Canadian Rockies, you should definitely visit Peyto Lake! Peyto Lake is one of the most Instagrammable places in Banff National Park. With dazzling blue waters set against a backdrop of mountains, this lake looks straight out of a postcard.
Peyto Lake (/ ˈ p iː t oʊ / PEE-toh) is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake itself is near the Icefields Parkway. It was named for Bill Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area. [1]
Stunning blue lake! Amazing, incredible blue glacial lake depending on the meltwater. It is a rather steep incline up the paved trail from the parking lot to the upper viewpoint, but do NOT park in the upper parking lot unless you have a handicap decal. The large tour buses also park there and you'll get blocked in.
Peyto Lake. The ambience at Peyto Lake lookout is one of collective awe and appreciation. Everyone here has made the short walk through a sub-alpine forest, heading for a vista overlooking the lake known around the world in photographs.
Peyto Lake, in my opinion, is Banff National Park’s most stunning lake with its almost neon turquoise waters. The ease of access to Peyto to boot, makes it one of the best stops along the Icefields Parkway.
Peyto Lake is situated in the valley of the Waputik Mountains. It lies between Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak and Mount Jimmy Simpson. It’s a glacial lake fed by Peyto Creek. This creek drains Caldron Lake and the Peyto Glacier (part of the Wapta Icefield).
Is it worth visiting Peyto Lake in Banff National Park when road tripping Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies? Read more in our Peyto Lake travel guide, including tips on what to see and do, when to go, and how to get.
This wolf-shaped lake is named after a mountain guide, Bill Peyto, and is one of the most popular lakes in the Banff National Park (besides Lake Louise and Moraine Lake of course!). But, unlike other lakes in the Rockies, Peyto Lake is a viewpoint instead of being enjoyed on the lakeshore.
This short hike offers scenic views of Peyto Lake, a stunning turquoise-colored lake fed by Peyto Glacier. This is an approachable hike, suitable for all skill levels. The short trip uphill to the scenic Peyto Lake Overlook can be accessed off of Icefields Parkway, north of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.