Along the Icefields Parkway drive from Banff to Jasper is this beautiful lake. You can stop right off the road and take it all in. We were there towards the end of May and there was still a lot of ice all over in the lake.

This was an unexpected highlight. I'd never heard of this lake until we were passing the viewpoint on the way to Jasper. Quite simply, this provided the best photographs of any lake visited. And that includes Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Stunning views an reflections - make sure to stop.

Located by the side of the road, this is a large lake which attracts a lot of people. Parking is easy to find as traffic movement is high and frequent. We visited the lake twice – the first visit was on route back from Peyto Lake to Lake Louise at around 11.45am. The weather was sun and cloud. The lake was a lovely turquoise-blue colour. Our second visit was travelling from Lake Louise to Jasper at 9.15am. The weather was full sun and the lake was mirror. If you can visit the lake at different times of the day, you will be greeted with completely different views.

We were on a tour bus that stopped in the parking lot near Bow Lake. We got out and walked a short distance to the lake. It was, of course, beautiful. There is a bright red roofed building near the lake side, which was quite pretty as well – especially surrounded by all the greenery and the amazing views.