Lake Minnewanka, Banff

Situated 1500 metres above sea level, Lake Minnewanka is a stunning glacial lake with emerald waters surrounded by lofty ice-covered peaks in the Banff National Park

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

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 1.0 hour

$48

Admire the views of the Rocky Mountains with a cruise on the beautiful Lake Minnewanka. Sail under t...

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Banff: Sightseeing, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, and Gondola Tour

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   6.5 hour

$158

Complete your visit to Banff with a ride on Banff Gondola and a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Discover ...

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Banff: Small Group Highlights & Wildlife

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 3.0 hour

$113

Escape the ordinary by exploring Banff's secret wildlife hideouts during a 3-hour guided tour. Explo...

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Banff City Sightseeing Tour

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   4 hours 30 minutes

$105

...and enhance your experience with a Lake Minnewanka cruise (if you choose the upgrade option). Hotel pickup is included.

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Banff: Winter Wonders Tour with Banff Gondola Ride

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   5 hour

$111

Join this tour and experience the magic of Banff National Park in winter. Visit Cave and Basin Natio...

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Winter Tour: Banff and its Wildlife

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 3 hours

$63

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Join a personalized small-group tour and discover beautiful Banff in the winter! Over three hours, y...

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Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Banff

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$419

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Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot<br><br>Connect with a local hand-picked professional photo...

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Summer Tour: Banff and its Wildlife

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 3 hours

$65

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Uncover the secrets of the historic mountain town of Banff with a local guide leading the way as you...

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Lake Minnewanka, Banff

Situated 1500 metres above sea level, Lake Minnewanka is a stunning glacial lake with emerald waters surrounded by lofty ice-covered peaks in the Banff National Park.

Situated 1500 metres above sea level, Lake Minnewanka is a stunning glacial lake with emerald waters surrounded by lofty ice-covered peaks in the Banff National Park. It is fed by the Cascade river and is the largest lake in the Park. The views of sunrise over the lake are glorious, and there is plenty to do all day. You can take a leisurely boat cruise or scuba dive in the cold waters, which can go upto a depth of 100 metres. There are picnic facilities on the banks of the lake.

The Lake Minnewanka Loop is a 15 mile scenic drive to the south-west of the lake, with views over Two Jack Lake, Johnson Lake, Cascade Ponds, and Bankhead which has ruins of an abandoned coal mine and mining town. Part of the stretch is closed from November to April.

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About Lake Minnewanka

 Lake Minnewanka, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

Lake Minnewanka and Nearby Sights on Map

Tunnel Mountain Drive

The Tunnel Mountain Drive is a 10 kilometre stretch from Surprise Corner at the meander of the Bow River to Banff Avenue near its intersection with the Trans-Canada Highway, running along the periphery of the Tunnel Mountain

Walter Phillips Gallery

Established in 1976, the Walter Phillips Gallery is the contemporary art gallery of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Surprise Corner

Surprise Corner lies at the bend of the Bow River where Buffalo Street turns into Tunnel Mountain Drive

Bow Falls

Bow Falls is a gushing waterfall on the Bow River in Banff just upstream of its intersection with the Spray River

Mount Norquay

Just 6 kilometres away from downtown Banff is Mount Norquay, one of the 3 ski resorts in Banff National Park

Rocky Mountaineer

Banff Avenue

Situated at the heart of the town, Banff Avenue is the arterial road of Banff

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is dedicated to the cultural and natural heritage of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Banff Park Museum

Located downtown just outside the Banff National Park, the Banff Park Museum is dedicated to the rich natural history of Canada

Cascade Gardens

While all of the town and the Banff National Park are steeped in natural beauty, the Cascade Gardens offer a good spot for relaxing in the beautiful environs