Peyto Lake (pea-toe) is a glacier-fed lake located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake itself is easily accessed from the Icefields …
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Apr 17, 2025
Loved this part of our excursion. Absolutely beautiful lake, it is still frozen mid April. I wouldn’t recommend wearing ice cleats as there are slopes that are very icy/slippy. Amazing views at every…Full review by lyndseyb936
Feb 17, 2025
Pristine and amazing views. Worth the time to visit and explore. This lake represents, in my opinion, all the Canadian Rockies advertises. Is not over bearing and as crowded as is Lake Louise. Sim…Full review by NWATravelers1000
Jan 27, 2025
The view of Peyto lake is one of the most amazing sights in the Canadian Rockies. If you are driving Highway 93 or staying in Lake Louise don’t miss this wonderful view. There’s a parking lot just of…Full review by Roxtor
I am planning to take some elderly folks from England to see Peyto lake later this month. Is there any way that they can get a view of the lake without the "short steep climb"? These people are mobile, but not hikers. Thanks for any suggestions
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I think that is the only way to get to the overlook. Only about 10-20 minutes, but yes, it does have some inclines. I did see elderly people walk it, they just went slower. I saw one guy …
I think that is the only way to get to the overlook. Only about 10-20 minutes, but yes, it does have some inclines. I did see elderly people walk it, they just went slower. I saw one guy probably around mid-80s and not in the best condition make it, he just went very slow. Slow and careful, if they're mobile, they can do it.
Any listing of specific date that the Lake will be closed for renovations?! I have a group traveling there on Friday, August 16 and am hoping that mid-August means later than the 16th? Any idea of "real" closing date? If it does close is it possible to at least look at it from some point?
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I called the park yesterday, they will close in a week
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