This is the famous “Twenty Dollar View.” Read more: 16 Best Banff Hikes To Discover 4. The Moraine Lake Shoreline hike gives you a shot of ten towering peaks side-by-side, including Mount Tuzo, Mount Bowlen, and Wenkchemna Peak. If you ride a bike or take an organized tour you can still visit Lake Moraine for sunrise. You will have to find a tour that has access to do this. Note that there has been a change in rules for 2023 and accessing Moraine Lake for sunrise is no longer possible via the Parks Canada Shuttle. When the sun hits the Valley of the Ten Peaks and reflects off of the mirror-like lake you know why this is one of the most photographed locations in North America. The best time to visit Moraine Lake is definitely at sunrise.
Moraine Lake is not far from Lake Louise and is just an hour’s drive from the town of Banff.
It unforgettable scene is featured on the back of our old Canadian $20 bill and has been attracting outdoor lovers for decades. No visit to Lake Louise would be complete without hiking out to Moraine Lake.
