There are thousands of lakes in Canada but some of the most beautiful turquoise gems are all concentrated in Alberta. This map will take you on a lake crawl like no other. In the summer, when these lakes are thawed the turquoise and emerald colours in the water shine like you wouldn't believe! Whether you're looking for a place to take a dip this summer or you want to find the lake with the most intense and surreal shades of blue—this map will take you through all the best turquoise lakes in Alberta. What are you waiting for? Make like a duck and get out on the lake ASAP! Maligne Lake Price: Free! Address: Improvement District No. 12, AB Why you need to go: This is the largest lake in the Rockies! You can take a boat to Spirit Island in the centre of the lake for a quintessential Albertan experience. View this post on Instagram Thankful that the smoke cleared just enough to see the view 😍| Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta | #malignelake #jasper #spiritisland #alberta #canada #explorealberta #explorecanada #imagesofcanada #livefolk #curiocitycalgary #yycnow #captureyyc #shotzdelight #exklusive_shot #moodygrams #shotzdelight #fatalframes #agameoftones #mg5k #visualambassadors #artofvisuals #theimaged #eclectic_shotz #way2ill #travel #mountains #nature #dscvr_mood #sharecangeo #landscape #wildernessculture A post shared by Jason Petersson (@jsn.ptrsn) on Aug 27, 2018 at 6:49pm PDT Website Abraham Lake Price: Free! Address: Abraham Lake, Clearwater County, AB Why you need to go: This lake is famous for the bubbles that get trapped in the ice in the winter, but in the summer it's great to walk or hike around and admire the turquoise colours without the touristy summer crowds you'll find at the more famous lakes. View this post on Instagram 💙💙 A post shared by Karin (@karin_vangelderen) on May 20, 2019 at 4:34pm PDT Website Peyto Lake Price: Free! Address: Peyto Lake, Improvement District No. 9, AB Why you need to go: This chilly glacier-fed lake has the most unreal shades of blue! It's like photoshop in real life where someone just cranked the saturation. View this post on Instagram No words will do Canada justice. My loudest swoon isn’t enough 🇨🇦 A post shared by Farran Manuel (@farranweezy) on Jun 7, 2018 at 12:35pm PDT Website Lake Louise Price: Free! Address: Lake Louise, Improvement District No. 9, AB Why you need to go: This might be the most iconic Canadian lake ever! Plus there's an actual castle right on the lake you can visit. View this post on Instagram high altitude, low attitude A post shared by @ lynnerrrr on Jun 2, 2019 at 5:43pm PDT Website Moraine Lake Price: Free! Address: 622 Moraine Lake Rd, Field, AB Why you need to go: The most rugged rocky mountains imaginable surround this colour-changing lake! See it in late June for the most intense turquoise hues. View this post on Instagram Starting to see lots of photos of Moraine popping up on the gram these days, a popular spot for very good reason. Now open for the season, Moraine provides easy access to some of the nicest views in the world. It’s a worth spending some time here for sure! It does get very busy in the summer so plan on taking the shuttle bus up or go early to make the most of your visit! A post shared by Erik McRitchie (@erikmcr) on May 22, 2019 at 10:47am PDT Website Grassi Lakes Price: Free! Address: Grassi Lakes, Canmore, AB Why you need to go: Canmore is one of the most underrated places in Alberta to visit plus the aquamarine Grassi Lakes are stunning. View this post on Instagram backyard A post shared by NORA نورا 🇪🇬 (@noraatks) on Jun 3, 2019 at 9:49am PDT Website Lake Minnewanka Price: Free! Address: Lake Minnewanka, Improvement District No. 9, AB Why you need to go: Just north of Banff, this lake has a ton of amazing hiking and biking trails. You can go canoeing and glide over the turquoise water in peace and tranquillity. View this post on Instagram A beautiful view with my favourite person, 2019 version. 😌 📸 - @mrmuffinpants A post shared by Stephanie (@stephanieargueta_) on Jun 1, 2019 at 5:52pm PDT Website Horseshoe Lake Price: Free! Address: Improvement District No. 12, AB Why you need to go: This is one of the best summer swimming holes near Calgary and the water is incredibly clear. Come here to hang out and cool off on a hot summer day. View this post on Instagram A bit too cold to dive, sadly. A post shared by Matt H (@aerialityphotography) on May 8, 2017 at 8:09pm PDT Website