Lake Minnewanka

Approx Distance from Hotel 17 Minutes

A glacial lake fed by Cascade River and the largest body of water in Banff.  There are several backcountry hike in, bike in or boat access camp sites located on the lake. A shorter hike 1.5kms to Stewart Canyon and the Cascade River is also located on the same trail. Lake Minnewanka holds some very large Lake Trout, (National Park fishing license is required). Boaters &  Canoers  beware of the high winds that can blow down the valley without warning. Larger boat tours are offered by the Parks service that provide excellent views of the lakes shore line and surrounding Mountains. The canal leading from the lake runs into Two Jack Lake then down to the Bow River valley below.

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