Photos of Moraine Lake
About Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks inside Banff National Park, its glacier-fed water turning a vivid turquoise that peaks in color intensity from mid-June through July when snowmelt is at its height. The classic shot is from the Rockpile, a short two-minute scramble up a boulder mound at the lake's eastern end, which gives you an elevated view of the water with all ten peaks lined up behind it. A wide-angle lens works well here to capture the full sweep of the scene, though a short telephoto lets you compress the peaks dramatically. Ideally try to be here at sunrise, both for the best light and to beat the crowds. You can't drive into Moraine Lake anymore, so the easiest way is to take one of the Parks Canada shuttles from the Lake Louise Park and Ride. You will need to book your spot on a shuttle before hand, and the reservations do fill up fast. If you are planning a sunrise shooting adventure you can book the early Alpine Start departure, it will get you up on the rockpile before first light. If those seats are booked, a few licensed private operators also run sunrise trips too. The road is only open from early summer to mid-October and closes as soon as the winter weather starts to arrive. (Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada)
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