Highlight • Lake
Lake Minnewanka
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Tips
oliviakellis
October 26, 2025
Stretching 21 kilometres through Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is the park’s largest lake and a centrepiece for hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing. Fed by the Cascade River, it’s surrounded by rugged limestone peaks and forested valleys that reveal Banff’s glacial past. Sitting right on the eastern border of Banff, the lake can also be reached from the Ghost Public Land Use Zone via Devil’s Gap, where the wide valley opens dramatically onto turquoise water. It’s a popular launch point for multi-day treks, backcountry camping, and scenic shoreline walks.
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Lake Minnewanka
18.4km
04:56
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 1,490 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Friday 8 May
16°C
3°C
11 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h