Vermillion Lakes Viewpoint

(Point of Interest)

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Difficulty: ⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Region: Banff NP

When to Go: Year-Round

Parking: Roadside

Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee

AllTrails: N/A

Trailhead Coordinates:

51.183896, -115.595004

Know Before You Go:

  • This is actually a collection of viewpoints rather than just a singular stop.

  • There is an official viewpoint on the Trans-Canada Highway but you’ll get better views and closer lake access if you leave the highway and drive along Vermillion Lakes Road.

  • If you can find a safe place to pull over on Vermillion Lakes Road and park your car you can walk along the road and enjoy the reflections of Mount Rundle reflected in the different lakes.

  • A great spot to enjoy a picnic lunch or watch a sunset.