Turquoise water of Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres outside the village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres. The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares. PLEASE NOTE: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles year-round. Did you know why lakes in rocky mountains has a turquoise color water? It is because As glacial meltwater carries sediments, it creates a suspension in the water, scattering light and causing it to appear blue. The combination of glacial milk and the reflective properties of the suspended rock flour particles results in lakes such as Lake Moraine and Lake Louise #rockymountains #kayaking #glaciers #turquoisewaters #banff