What to do in Bow Lake

Activities, attractions and tours
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Bow Lake Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Banff National Park

The dramatic mountains, lakes and forests of Banff National Park's 6,641 square kilometres make it the ideal destination for scenery lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Mountain bikers, hikers, white-water rafters and kayakers take advantage of the unspoiled wilderness in the summer, while skiers and snowboarders tackle the many and varied ski runs during the winter months.
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Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains

2. Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park encompasses a section of the Canadian Rockies, where jagged mountain peaks zigzag into pristine river valleys. Discover astonishing lookouts, geological wonders and tranquil forests as you drive, hike or ski through the landscape. Covering an area of 507 square miles (1,313 square kilometers), Yoho National Park packs heritage sites, fascinating fossil deposits and 28 peaks over 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) into its UNESCO World Heritage-listed expanse.
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Yoho National Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a bridge as well as a couple

3. Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Find adventure sports, breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Ski on challenging trails, enjoy a scenic gondola ride or hike through forests seeking wildlife. The resort is within Banff National Park, part of the Canadian Rockies. It offers over 4,200 acres (1,670 hectares) of skiable terrain, exquisite dining and lively après-ski entertainment.
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort featuring snow and snow skiing

4. Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway, a 232-kilometre highway that runs through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, passes some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. The drive will take you through two national parks, where you’ll discover vast glaciers and mirror-like mountain lakes, surrounded by rugged peaks and sweeping valleys.
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Explore the rugged beauty of Canada’s mountainous World Heritage Site on this spectacular journey through the heart of the Rockies.

5. Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake's bright turquoise colour is caused by rock particles, which flow into the lake as nearby glaciers melt under the summer sun. The breathtaking view of its aqua-blue water and the snow-capped mountains behind it attract crowds of visitors to the Peyto Lake Lookout every year. The view is just as stunning in winter, when the countryside is covered in a thick blanket of snow and the lake has frozen over.
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Peyto Lake which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views

6. Lake Louise Gondola

Admire the spectacular panoramas of Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains from the Lake Louise Gondola. Sit in an open chair or enclosed pod and be transported high over an area of breathtaking natural beauty. See grizzly bears in their natural habitat, hike along marked trails and join guided walks. Learn about the region’s plants, animals and history at an educational center.
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Lake Louise Gondola

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