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Photo of Peyto Lake, Banff National Park, Canada


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Peyto Lake is a beautiful glacier fed lake which is situated along the spectacular Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The lake and glacier were named after Bill Peyto, a well known English guide,prospector and Park Warden. It is situated roughly 40 kms from Lake Louise. A short uphill walk from the parking lot will take you to the Peyto Lake Viewpoint. This particular point called Bow Summit and Bow Pass is situated at an elevation of 2 088 m (6 849 ft.) above sea level. In the distance you can see the Mistaya River Valley.

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