Vermilion Lakes

Vermilion Lakes

Infobox lake
lake_name = Vermilion Lakes
image_lake = VermillionLakes2001-09-28.jpg
caption_lake = Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain reflected in the lakes
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location = Alberta
coords = coord|51|10|43|N|115|36|07|W|scale:10000_type:waterbody_region:CA-AB|display=inline,title
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inflow = Bow River
outflow = Bow River
catchment =
basin_countries = Canada
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area = km2 to mi2|0.48|abbr=yes
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cities = The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

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.

History

Archeological evidence proves human activity around the lakes dating back 10,800 years [ [http://www.abheritage.ca/alberta/archaeology/site_profiles_vermilion_lakes.html Alberta Heritage] - Vermilion lakes ] . The site was excavated by Parks Canada's Daryl Fedje, and found remains of campsites and obsidian tools.

Activities

Activities on and around the lakes include canoeing, wildlife watching, hiking.

References

External links

* [http://www.banff.com/virtualtours/05_vermillion.htm Virtual tour at Banff.com]


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