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Just off the iconic Icefields Parkway, you'll find the stunning Waterfowl Lakes, a must-see stop in Banff. The vibrant turquoise water perfectly mirrors the surrounding glacier-clad peaks, creating a postcard-worthy scene right from the roadside pullout. For a closer look, take a short, easy walk from the parking area to the shores of the upper lake, a perfect way to stretch your legs and immerse yourself in the immense beauty of the Rockies. It's an effortlessly beautiful spot that captures the wild spirit of the park.

There is a campground just before it that gives you lake access.

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