The “twenty dollar view.”After hiking out to Consolation Lake, we joined the other onlookers at Moraine Lake. We hiked up the Rockpile Trail to see one of the most photographed locations in all of Canada. Goodness, gracious. I can see why.
Not only is the water a gorgeous blue-green but stretching out behind the lake are the Ten Peaks. It’s easy to see why this view was on the back of Canada’s twenty-dollar bill (1969 and 1979 issues).
In fact, my mom said it was the most beautiful sight she’s ever seen.
After admiring the lake from above, we walked the trail alongside the water to the opposite end of the lake. It’s hard to pull yourself away from such a beautiful natural wonder.
Later in the day we attempted to fit in one more hike at Sunshine Meadows, but we just missed the shuttle bus. Luckily, we got to see this herd of longhorn sheep instead.
The next day we started early and managed to drive all the way back home!
xo, jill
Wow these photos are so stunning! The first one of the lake made me gasp out loud. Makes me want to come visit.
My goodness, this is stunning. So totally, perfectly glacial.
OK, so I am Canadian, but I have never traveled West of Ontario… I have never really regretted that decision until now when I saw you pictures. How was I to know my own country was so gorgeous?!?
I just visited Ontario… and it was great and all… but you just can’t beat the scenery in Banff! It was unbelievable!
Glacial lakes are my new favorite lake variety! 😉
Oh you should! It’s definitely worth it!
No, I don’t think that Ontario is the place you go for scenery; although some places are pretty, they definitely cannot compete with the Rockies!
Glad you saw it on a sunny day! I swear that lake is fake…
wallah wallah! amazing!