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Another great lake. From the parking lot leads a steep but easy tarmac path to a lookout platform that provides a great view of the lake lying beneath you.
Again, a very blue lake. And look at the shape. It is not so hard to distinguish a light blue bear in the shape of the lake. Leave a Comment
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Peyto Lake is was one of the highlights of our trip along the Icefield Parkway (Highway 93).
Having been unlucky the day before with the weather, we were delighted we got to see Peyto Lake looking its best in a clear sunny day!
Peyto Lake is located between Bow Lake and Mistaya Lake on highway 93. You should follow signs for the Bow Summit and / or Peyto Lake Viewpoint ..... they share the same car park.
Once parked, the veiwing point is around a 5 - 10 minute walk along a path that starts at the far end of the car park. Its an easy walk, and well worth it!
The Peyto Lake viewpoint gives you not only a stunning view of Peyto Lake itself, but also gives you an excellent view of mountains away in the distance ..... Mountains incidentally that you will drive passed if you are going to Jasper!
This should definetly be on your "to do" list if driving on the Icefield Parkway! Leave a Comment Directions: Between Bow Lake and Mistaya Lake. Follow signs for Bow Summit and / or Peyto Lake Viewpoint .... they share the same car park.
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I have not seen all of the alpine lakes accessible only by trail. I have not seen Mt. Assiniboine. But I saw a lot and for my money, Peyto Lake overlook takes home the blue ribbon. To me, the lake looks like a liquid glacier. As if it was emptied and filled by galcier melt only this past spring. Leave a Comment
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The first time we visited Peyto Lake, the glacier was not visible because of the snowstorm. However, when we returned the next afternoon we got a good look at the glacier that left the moraine (a moraine is a type of natural dam created by debris deposited by a retreating glacier) that created Peyto Lake. As you can see the glacier has retreated well up the mountainside. Leave a Comment
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The interpretive sign at the trailhead warned that snow is possible any day of the year. July 5, 2003, guess what? Snow. It really wasn't all that bad. A brisk walk uphill will generate all the body warmth needed. And the views at the top of this trail looking out over Peyto Lake. Well, I'd brave a heck of a lot more than a dusting of snow to see it. Leave a Comment
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The stormy snow clouds kept moving in, obscuring all but the brilliant blue lake and half of the mountainside across the glacier cut valley. For a brief time it felt as if we were alone in the universe. Just us, the mountain and the lake.
Of course, the moment was all too brief as two van loads of fifteen year old campers scampered to the overlook bellowing about the latest trends in hip-hop. But as they turned the corner and caught sight of the lake--they too were momentarily stunned into silence by the beauty of the tableau before them (I think their silence lasted maybe thirty seconds--such is the attention span of teens). Leave a Comment
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We just had to see Peyto Lake again when the visibility was more reasonable. Just a stunning view.
The lake and glacier were named for legendary guide Bill Peyto. Peyto was an Englishman but came to western Canada when he was 18. Apparently, Bill was a great guide but also a prankster--letting a lynx loose in a crowded bar. When he needed solitude Bill would camp at this overlook and soon people in the area began calling it Peyto Lake. The name stuck. Leave a Comment
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Well. maybe not ... but one of the amazing and awe inspiring things about the glacial lakes in the parks her are their colors .... this one is an amazing blue color .... and an interesting shape too :) I"m glad I listened to others along my route, and they were right, Peyto was worth the stop ...
Be prepared for some cardio work on your way to the lookout ..... my goodness, it is very steep! For my first wander of the day, I wasn't prepared to work that hard to get to the view! Luckily, you can stop and read some of the informational plaques along the way while you catch your breath ...... a less obvious manner in which to rest your lungs :)
My favorite picture of Peyto is on my Banff page, This picture is not as ... picturesque, but I love it as it displays the glacial edge of the lake, and still shows the amazing blueness of the water ....... Leave a Comment Directions: The turn off the the parking area is about 20-30 minutes south on 93 from the crossing, and clearly marked.
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The Icefields Parkway has beautiful views around every corner. There is no shortage for places to stop and snap a couple photos. Preyto Lake however, may take the prize as one of the best. The lake is just off the main highway. About a 15 min hike from the parking lot. The color of the lake is unreal and even makes many tourists ask how the tourism industry has made it that color!!! A great place to stop. Leave a Comment
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After a tough hike up to the Bow Summit through the melting snow, 15 -20 minutes depending on your physical condition, there was a pay off,as you can see on our faces we were very happy not to have missed this incredibly beautiful view of lake Peyton.
If you travel the Icefield Parkway ,you must not miss this viewpoint. Leave a Comment Directions: Highway 93 ,turn off Bow Summit , viewpoint Peyto Lake.
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