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Panorama of Elfin Lakes

Two lakes sit in a green alpine valley and a gothic arch hut can be seen on the left of the smaller of the two lakes. Opal Cone can be seen in the distance and is free of snow.

Photo by Andysonic777 at English Wikipedia; Source: Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elfin_Lakes,_Opal_Cone.jpg); Date: 2007.

The twin glacial lakes have been a popular destination for hikers, skiers, snowshoers and mountain bikers since the Provincial Park first opened in 1927. The top lake provides hikers a chance to cool off in the summer and the second smaller lake is reserved for drinking water only.