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Lake Minnewanka

Lake Minnewanka
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Type of Attraction
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Neighborhood
Day Trip
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: $5-$10
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Lake Minnewanka

Towering Peaks and Clear Blue Waters


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Address: Phone:
Lake Minnewanka Rd
(Banff National Park)
Banff, Alberta T1L 1K2
+1 403 762 1550 (Banff National Park)
Fax: +1 403 762 3380 (Banff National Park)

Description

Humans have lived on the shores of Lake Minnewanka for 10,000 years, and it is easy to see why: the lake, surrounded by evergreen forests and the towering summits of the Rocky Mountains, is spectacular and offers a myriad of recreational possibilities. If you like to swim, hike, fish, sail, or boat, this place holds a natural attraction. The original shoreline of the lake is now underwater after the lake was dammed in 1895, and then again in 1912 and 1941, but scuba divers can still visit Minnewanka Landing, a once thriving summer resort now submerged in the lake.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8am-6pm, daily
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Safe


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