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Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
Formerly pictured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill, this emerald green lake is set before a backdrop of sharp peaks. To the N is Mount Temple, the highest mountain in the Bow Range and third highest in Banff National Park, A good area for hiking. Visit the Parks Canada Information Bureau in the town of Banff or the Visitor Centre in Lake Louise for information on the trails.
Address: 12 km (7.5 mi) E from Lake Louise access road AB
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Sunwapta River
A major tributary of the Athabasca River, running from the Columbia Icefield through Jasper National Park and joining Athabasca River near Sunwapta Falls.
Address: . Jasper Ab Canada
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Big Horn Dam & Abraham Lake
The 91 m (300 ft) Big Horn hydroelectric dam resulted in Alberta's longest manmade lake. Tours by appt. Information centre open May 16 to Sept 7, daily 8:30 am - 6 pm.
Address: 28 km (17.5 mi) west of Nordegg
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Bow Lake
The lake is the source of the Bow River. Across the lake is part of a very large icefield covering an area of the Great Divide. The Bow Glacier extends from this field over the cliffs.
Address: 93 km (58 mi) N of Banff just off Hwy 93 N AB
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Mistaya River
This 38 km (24 mi) long river begins at Peyto Lake and eventually merges with the North Saskatchewan River. A strong river, its waters have carved the Mistaya Canyon.
Address: Along the Icefields Parkway, in the Mistaya River Valley AB CA
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Lower and Upper Waterfowl Lakes
The Upper and Lower Waterfowl Lakes are located in the Mistaya River Valley and are popular stops along the Icefields Parkway drive. The Upper lake offers a lakeside viewpoint that also provides views of Howse Peak and Mount Chephren.
Address: In the Mistaya River Valley, along the Icefields Parkway
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Landslide Lake Natural Area
Landslide Lake was so-called because it appears to have formed when a river was closed off by a landslide. However, a source has never been found. The region includes Whirlpool Ridge--a high piece of land that juts into the North Saskatchewan River Valley and causes the river to change directions.
Address: . Rocky Mountain House AB
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Katherine Lake
Found off Highway 93, this lake area offers a trailhead popular for alpine ski tours in the park. The trail is about 8 km (5 mi) long and is also ideal for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and cross country skiing.
Address: 31 km northwest of Lake Louise, along the Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Peyto Lake and Bow Summit
The highest point on the Icefields Parkway is Bow Summit, 2088 m above sea level. Here the road crosses alpine meadows near the source of the Bow River before dropping into the Mistaya Valley. From the lower parking area at Bow Summit, a short trail takes you uphill to the Peyto Lake lookout.
Address: 190 km (118.75 mi) S of Jasper/40 km (25 mi) N of Lake Louise AB
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Hector Lake
The beautiful green waters of Hector Lake spread below a fresh carpet of lush forest. While the southern part of the lake is forest-enclosed, the northern end is set hard against rugged mountains which is typical of a lake formed in a glacial basin. View Mount Balfour and the Waputik Range to the southwest.
Address: 214 km (133.75 mi) S of Jasper/16 km (10 mi) N of Lake Louise.
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Chephren Lake
This shimmering lake is accessed through the Chephren Lake trail near the Waterfowl Lakes campground. Bordered by a backdrop of mountains, the Mt Chephren glacier is visible from the lake’s shores. Lake Chephren is also an ideal site for wildlife viewing including moose and elk.
Address: Mistaya River Valley Icefields Parkway AB CA
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