Vermilion Lakes

Lake Alberta, Alberta, Canada

What to expect

The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located in Banff National Park, near Banff, Alberta. The lakes offer breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities, with a chance to spot moose, squirrels, muskrats, geese, and various bird species. Visitors can enjoy a scenic drive, walk, or bike ride along the 4.3 km Vermilion Lakes Drive, which is also part of the 26 km Banff Legacy Trail. The lakes are a great spot for photography, especially during sunrise and sunset, with Mount Rundle providing a stunning backdrop. Families can also enjoy canoeing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and hiking in the area. The lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, at the foot of Mount Norquay, and have a rich cultural and natural history, with archaeological evidence of human activity dating back 10,800 years

Plan your family visit to the Vermilion Lakes with these blog insights 👇

Banff National Park with kids: all the information at a glance

This family's experience:

Activities: We looked out over the lake and saw a huge long train go by

Highlights: What we and especially the kids really enjoyed was, when we looked out over Vermilion Lakes we saw a huge long train go by ✨