Vermilion Lakes
The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
| Vermilion Lakes | |
|---|---|
Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain reflected in the lakes | |
Vermilion Lakes | |
| Location | Banff National Park, near Banff, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°10′41″N 115°35′56″W |
| Primary inflows | Bow River |
| Primary outflows | Bow River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 0.48 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
The three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay. They are located between the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. A hot spring is found at the third lake.
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