If Paris were a movie, then the Champs-Élysées would be the dramatic tracking shot—the slow pan across elegance, history, fashion, and French pride. And at the end of this cinematic stroll? The towering Arc de Triomphe, standing proud like the perfect closing scene.

Some places don’t need grand introductions — they just need to be seen. Emerald Lake in British Columbia is one of those places. Nestled deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this glacial lake glows with a turquoise hue so intense, it almost looks photoshopped. But it’s real, oh-so-real — and it’s calling your name.