Moraine Lake
is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi)
outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in
the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet
(1,885 m). The lake has a surface area of .5 square kilometres (0.19 sq
mi). The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until
mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of blue.
The colour is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour
deposited in the lake on a continual basis.
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| Image Credit: Andrey Popov |
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