Moraine Lake ~ Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

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Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta,Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet (1,885 m). The lake has a surface area of 0.5 square kilometers (0.19 sq mi).

The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinctive shade of blue. The color is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis. The area around the lake has several walking/hiking trails which are, from time to time, restricted. This is the one most commonly taken by tourists. The Rock pile Trail along the actual moraine is approximately 300 meters long, with an elevation change of 24 meters (79 ft). The view of the lake from the top of the rock pile is one of the most photographed locations in all of Canada.