Natural Wonder · Lake Louise, Canada
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed alpine lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.
Photo: Gorgo via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Lake Louise, Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 1884 m |
| Coordinates | 51.3225° N, 116.1856° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Moraine Lake is known for
Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed alpine lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.
About Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed alpine 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 1,884 metres (6,181 ft). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares (120 acres).
How to get there
| Nearest town | Lake Louise |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Revelstoke Airport (YRV) |
| Distance from the airport | 88.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Calgary International Airport (YYC) · Calgary, Canada · 95.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moraine Lake?
Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed alpine lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.
Where is Moraine Lake located?
Moraine Lake is in Lake Louise, Canada. Its coordinates are 51.3225° N, 116.1856° W.
How do I get to Moraine Lake?
The nearest town is Lake Louise, and the nearest airport is Revelstoke Airport (YRV), about 88.7 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraine_Lake — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1072342 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.