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Vermilion Lakes
Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Canada
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What's Near Vermilion Lakes

Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Super 8 Slave Lake €80 26.9 mi 43.3 km 4 of 5 stars
North Shore Homestead €96 44.1 mi 71.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Slave Lake €84 44.2 mi 71.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Northwest Inn €106 44.3 mi 71.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sawridge Inn & Conference Center €57 44.3 mi 71.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Boston Pizza 44.5 mi 71.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hardies 59.0 mi 94.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Boston Pizza 59.7 mi 96.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Some Unusual and Beautiful Wedding Venues In and Around Banff Alberta” Sketchandtravel.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 41 attractions in Banff
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Traveler Description: Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) northwest of Banff. From downtown, take Mount Norquay Rd north towards the Trans-Canada Hwy... more »
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Attraction type: Lake
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Getting married

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“Pretty landscape just outside the townsite”
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5 of 5 stars
ThanksForReplying   130 contributions
Canada
Sep 6, 2008
2
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A road circles a beautiful landscape just 2 mins outside the Banff townsite. It includes marshlands, tall green trees, the Rocky Mountains and of course a number of small lakes. At sunset, a salmon-pink sky sets a backdrop for an overpowering grey rock sitting to the side of a tree covered mountain. Along this paved road there are many places... more

“Beautiful Vermillion Lakes”
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5 of 5 stars
Kezzadoll   4 contributions
Scotland
Jun 11, 2007
6
people found this review helpful

The Vermillion Lakes, a short walk or shorter drive from Banff are so beautiful. We got engaged at these Lakes earlier this year and plan to get married there in 2 years time. The mountains reflect in the lakes and there are loads of wildlife around to. It's not very busy and is very peaceful. Worth a visit but remember... more

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Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada