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Lake Minnewanka – Lake Minnewanka loop from Lake Minnewanka District

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Lake Minnewanka – Lake Minnewanka loop from Lake Minnewanka District

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Lake Minnewanka – Lake Minnewanka loop from Lake Minnewanka District

01:19

4.85km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Banff National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

The lake offers so many possibilities. There are boat tours, but you can also rent a canoe. The lake is great for fishing and swimming. The shore is suitable for walking and cycling, and you have a good chance of seeing animals.

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2.40 km

Stewart Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

The Cascade River flows through the canyon into Lake Minnewanka. The water is crystal clear.

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2.43 km

View from Steward Canyon Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Minnewanka Lake you walk a nice path along the small river to the bridge.

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3.69 km

Lake Minnewanka

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnewanka is a beautiful glacial lake and the second longest lake in the Canadian Rockies at 21 kilometers long and 142 meters deep. It is fed by the rushing Cascade River. The lake was home to indigenous people about 10,000 years ago. The historic site of Minnewanka Landing was submerged during the 20th century when the lake was dammed. Today, it is a popular recreational destination for mountain biking, hiking, boating and diving.

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4.29 km

Lake Minnewanka Marina

Highlight • Lake

At its deepest point, the lake is 142 meters deep. The length of the lake is a stately 28 kilometers. There are several providers who organize boat trips on the lake. On these boat trips you have very beautiful photo opportunities of the surrounding mountains. The rides need not be booked in advance. It is enough if you buy a ticket at the main car park of the lake on the same day. Here also fishing trips can be booked. So you can spend a day on the water and fishing for lake trout.

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4.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.53 km

1.31 km

1.26 km

735 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.53 km

703 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 11 July

26°C

9°C

22 %

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Lake Minnewanka – Lake Minnewanka loop from Lake Minnewanka District

Picnic Bay at Lake Minnewanka

Lake Minnewanka

Stewart Canyon

View from Steward Canyon Bridge

Lake Minnewanka

Lake Minnewanka Marina

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