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Vermilion Lakes

Man watching the sunrise at Vermillion Lakes, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

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West of town, this trio of tranquil lakes is a great place for wildlife spotting: elk, beavers, owls, bald eagles and ospreys can often be seen around the lakeshore, especially at dawn and dusk. A paved path – part of the Legacy bike trail – parallels the lakes' northern edge for 5.9km, but the proximity of the Trans-Canada Hwy/Hwy 1 means that it’s not as peaceful as it could be.

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