Vermilion Lakes

For other uses, see Vermilion Lake (disambiguation).

The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Vermilion Lakes
Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain reflected in the lakes
Vermilion Lakes
Location	Banff National Park, near Banff, Alberta
Coordinates	51°10′41″N 115°35′56″W
Primary inflows	Bow River
Primary outflows	Bow River
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	0.48 km2 (0.19 sq mi)

The three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay. They are located between the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. A hot spring is found at the third lake.

History

Archeological evidence proves human activity around the lakes dating back 10,800 years. The site was excavated by Parks Canada's Daryl Fedje, and found remains of campsites and obsidian tools.

Activities

Activities on and around the lakes include canoeing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, wildlife watching, birdwatching, and hiking. The shorelines along Vermilion Lakes Drive are popular locations for sunrise and sunset photography.

Image gallery

• 
  Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain as seen from the reeds along the shore of one of the Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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  Winter Vermilion Lakes
• 
  Mount Rundle through the haze of wildfire smoke, as seen from the middle of Vermilion Lake one

External links

• Virtual tour at Banff.com