Valley of Ten Peaks

Valley of Ten Peaks
Moraine Lake is located near Lake Louise and definitely a lake you can't miss if you travel to the Canadian Rockies. Moraine Lake is set below the Valley of Ten Peaks and it rivals Lake Louise in beautiful and in fame. The scenery at this lake is spectacular, especially when viewed from the top of the Rockpile to the left of the parking lot. There is a trail that takes you to the top of the Rockpile, follow it to the top and be "awed" by the view! You can also walk along the trail following the lake or rent a canoe to see everything up close.

  Valley of Ten Peaks

I still remember the first time I saw this beautiful lake. I saw many photos in brochures and online, but always thought the colours in the pictures were enhanced or something. But wow, I was stunned by the colour when I saw this gorgeous lake. The scenic mountains surrounding this lake make it a perfect scene. I even wondered if I could fit all of it in a picture. What a beautiful place this is! Moraine Lake got its name because of the pile of rock which dammed the valley, creating this beautiful lake. First it was thought to be a terminal moraine (rock pushed along by a glacier), but now believed to be a landslide down the Tower of Babel peak to the south; or both.