alberta lakes

While spots like Banff National Park and Jasper National Park may be the most famous, Alberta is home to so many beautiful provincial parks with spectacular hikes and shimmering blue lakes to enjoy.

If you're looking for places to cool off this summer that might be a bit less crowded than Lake Louise or Moraine Lake, there are plenty of provincial parks in Alberta that are home to incredible swimming spots but that are lesser-known than their iconic counterparts.

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Alberta has no shortage of incredible blue lakes to cool off by this summer but one spot in particular is well worth a visit for its stunning sandy beach with spectacular views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains and lush forest.

Lake Annette really has it all from crystal clear glacial water to gorgeous mountain views and even a sandy beach along the lakeshore to relax on.

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When it comes to hiking, it doesn't get much better than heading out for an adventure in the Canadian Rockies. While Alberta has tons of incredible hikes that vary in difficulty, there are actually a ton of easy hikes that have some pretty impressive lake views.

With sparkling blue-green water and jaw-dropping mountain scenery, hikes don't get much better than these magical spots in Alberta.

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If you're looking for the perfect place to cool off this summer in Alberta, this gorgeous lake delivers some truly stunning mountain views and incredible turquoise water.

Quarry Lake is in Canmore, just over an hour's drive from Calgary but it feels like a million miles away from the city.

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If you're looking for a Canadian travel destination where you can hike, fish, and canoe while surrounded by clear blue water and rocky mountains, then you definitely need to visit the beautiful Athabasca River in Alberta.

In addition to being a stunning tourist destination, the Athabasca River is Alberta's second longest river. It originates from the Columbia Glacier in Jasper National Park and flows approximately 1,500 kilometres northeast across Alberta to Lake Athabasca, eventually draining into the Arctic Ocean.

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