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Bow Lake
When it seems like you can’t climb any higher along the dramatic Icefields Parkway, you’ll round a corner and discover breathtaking Bow Lake. High above the lake, the Bow Glacier ebbs and flows with infinite patience, forming the headwaters that flow down the Bow River to Banff and beyond.
Stretch your legs on the lakeside trail that follows the precise edge of the water. Stop often as you round the shoreline to take in the changing vistas of one of Banff National Parks most iconic lakes.
Good To Know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- < 1hr
- When
- Year Round
Location
- Distance from Banff:
- 94km
- Distance from Lake Louise:
- 39km
When to go
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Local Tips
Experience a turquoise lake without the hustle and bustle found at nearby Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Look up! Stunning glaciers surround this turquoise blue lake.
Save time for Bow Glacier Falls. A moderate-rated hiking trail that takes you on the shoreline of Bow Lake to the base of Bow Glacier Falls.