This Canadian lake was ranked among the best for crystal-clear waters (PHOTOS)

The lake offers gorgeous hues of turquoise. 😍

A view of Lake Payto's turquoise waters from the top of the hiking trail in Alberta, Canada during the summer.

Payto Lake, Alberta.

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Canada's beauty is certainly not to be missed. Whether you're venturing through the east coast of Quebec or the west coast mountains of British Columbia, there are endless beauties to visit. In fact, a Canadian lake was named one of the best for crystal-clear waters, proving Canada's landscapes are top-tier.

Travel + Leisure dropped its list of 13 Places with the Clearest Water in the World and one Canadian destination managed to make the cut.

Considering Canada is home to the most lakes in the world, it's no surprise that at least one of 'em stands out among the best for crystal-clear waters. So, which Canadian lake made the list?

Peyto Lake in Alberta was named among the best by Travel + Leisure. Located in Banff National Park, Peyto is a glacier-fed lake offering gorgeous hues of turquoise colours caused by rock flour from nearby glaciers, which is a highlight for many visitors.

Peyto Lake is accessible via a short hike from the Icefields Parkway, which offers breathtaking panoramic views from the Bow Summit lookout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking trails offering up different perspectives of the lake and its surrounding mountains. Not to mention it's a photographer's dream, especially during sunrise and sunset.

For those looking to relax after a day of taking in Peyton's beauty, Banff's natural hot springs are a must for sore and achy muscles.

Wondering which other lakes made the cut? Here's the complete top 13 of the best crystal-clear water lakes in the world, per Travel + Leisure:

  1. Egremnoi, Greece
  2. Crater Lake, Oregon
  3. Blue Lagoon, Portland, Jamaica
  4. Devil's Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
  5. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
  6. Ambergris Caye, Belize
  7. Five-Flower Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
  8. Swaraj Dweep, India
  9. Islas de Rosario, Colombia
  10. Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada
  11. The Maldives
  12. Palawan, Philippines
  13. To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa
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