The deep turquoise blue waters of Peyto Lake

The deep turquoise blue waters of Peyto Lake are a sharp contract to the mountains that surround it, but it makes for a scenic combination. This Banff National Park lake is famous for its color that makes it hit with photographers. The best place to view this elongated body of water is from Bow Point on the Icefields Parkway that runs through western Alberta. Photographers seeking different views can hike up from there or even down to the lake itself.