Best Lakes in Canada
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Best Lakes in Canada

From turquoise glacial pools to vast inland seas, these are Canada's most beautiful lakes.

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Canada holds more lake water than any country on earth, and its lakes range from pint-sized turquoise glacial pools tucked into the Rockies to inland seas the size of small countries. This list spans the icons — Lake Louise, Moraine, Maligne — and the great paddling and cottage lakes that define a Canadian summer.
Lake Louise1

Lake Louise

The turquoise glacial icon at the foot of Mount Lefroy, with a château on its shore.

Explore Lake Louise
Moraine Lake2

Moraine Lake

Even more vivid than Louise, ringed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Explore Moraine Lake
Maligne Lake3

Maligne Lake

Jasper's cruise-to-Spirit-Island lake, fed by a glacier.

Explore Maligne Lake
Peyto Lake4

Peyto Lake

The wolf-head-shaped turquoise lake best seen in morning light.

Explore Peyto Lake
Okanagan Lake5

Okanagan Lake

Warm, swimmable interior lake ringed by wineries and beaches.

Explore Okanagan Lake
Lake Muskoka6

Lake Muskoka

The classic cottage-country lake of pines, docks and loons.

Explore Lake Muskoka
Emerald Lake7

Emerald Lake

Yoho's quiet jewel, ringed by old-growth and the Burgess Shale.

Explore Emerald Lake

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