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best lakes in canada

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.

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A Canadian lake has received global recognition as one of the most awe-inspiring clear-water spots in the world. Nestled serenely within the breathtaking landscape of Banff National Park, Peyto Lake just secured a spot among the world's most stunning bodies of water and rightfully so.

Located in Alberta, Canada, Peyto Lake is a Canadian wonder and Travel + Leisure agrees, so much so that the magazine included it in its recent list of the 13 Places Where You Can See The Clearest Water In The World.

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Canada's pristine natural beauty never fails to captivate the world and a recent ranking is proof of just that. Condé Nast Traveler ranked the top 10 most beautiful mountain lakes in the world and one Canadian wonder managed to secure a spot on the list.

"The endless stretch of the ocean is a universally pleasing sight. But for many travellers, there’s nothing more beautiful than mirror-like mountain lakes framed by towering peaks," CN Traveler wrote. And when it comes to "mirror-like mountain lakes," Canada's very own Lake Louise knows how to steal the show.

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Canada has got some pretty rad bodies of water from coast to coast, however, did you know that Saskatchewan is home to a lake known as Canada's very own Dead Sea?

Little Manitou Lake is a small saltwater lake about 120 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon with a salinity content so strong that it's practically impossible to sink.

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