Turquoise and emerald water, majestic snow-capped mountains and carpet of evergreens. A trip to Banff's must-see lakes did not disappoint and there was an unexpected bear sighting too!
Our visit to both lakes on the fifth day of our week-long trip worked to our advantage, as the weather was great.
As we learned through our preparation, it's best to take public transit to Lake Louise - an hour-drive from the town of Banff - as it saves on cost and avoids the stress of finding parking, as the lot fills up as early as 5 am during peak season.
The views and the experience did not disappoint.
We spent an hour exploring the lake at ground level.
We could have easily spent a day there, as there are numerous hiking trails, canoe rentals and also the Fairmont Hotel to explore, but we felt more than satisfied with our visit.
The breathtaking views will be tattooed in my memory for a long while.
Just to keep it real, the crowds were packed, see below, so don't let my serene photos make you think otherwise. 😆
We then headed to Moraine Lake, a 30 minute drive from Lake Louise.
It is only accessible by transit or private shuttle during summer months due to how busy it is.
Gazing at the other-worldly emerald lake, it's easy to see why thousands of people visit each day.
There were people canoeing in the glacial lake and we wished we had time to do so during our hour-long stay.
Our budding parkour artist enjoyed climbing and exploring the rocky terrain, with that thick carpet of trees in the background.
The views were spectacular and the fresh air was refreshing. I miss it already.
On our way back to town, we spotted a bear!
It was on the other side of a highway fence, so we were able to safely watch it from afar on the side of the road, along with other awe-struck tourists.
It was a beary lovely way to end the afternoon!
Explore our Banff Trip
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