Memorial Lakes
Three pristine alpine lakes named in memorial of an accident that resulted in three different plane crashes.

📜 Group of three clear blue alpine lakes in Alberta's Rockies.
🔍 Named after a tragic series of three plane crashes in 1986, with a memorial cairn on site.

Why Go

🏞️ Beautiful clear blue alpine lakes
🚶‍♂️ Accessible via the popular Ribbon Creek Trail
🤫 Remains under the radar for most hikers and tourists
📜 Site of a memorial cairn for 13 plane crash victims

Tips

🅿️ Trailhead is at Ribbon Creek Day Use Area.
🚶‍♀️ Follow Ribbon Falls trail for 3.5 km, then depart onto the trail on your right to reach the lakes.

Last updated 1 day ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.