Bow Lake, Banff National Park

Name: Bow Lake
Address: Banff National Park, Canada

#7 among attractions in Banff National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Bow Lake is a small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.24 mi²Length: 1.99 miWidth: 3937 ftElevation: 6355 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°40'8"N, 116°27'29"W

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Bow Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peyto Lake, Bow Peak, Bow Glacier Falls, Dolomite Peak.

4.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Peyto Lake, Banff National Park
120 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, Peyto Lake is a stunning glacial-fed body of water renowned for its vibrant turquoise hue. This remarkable lake, located in the province of Alberta, Canada, offers visitors a chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of the...
4.5 miSE
Mountain
Bow Peak, Banff National Park
114 min walk • Bow Peak is a 2,840-metre mountain summit located in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Crowfoot Mountain, 2.11 km to the east. Bow Peak is situated north of Hector Lake, southeast of Bow Lake, and can be seen from the Icefields Parkway.
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park
48 min walk • Bow Glacier Falls is located near Banff, AB. The falls originates from melt water from the Bow Glacier and flows into Bow Lake.
3.6 miE
Mountain
Dolomite Peak, Banff National Park
92 min walk • Dolomite Peak is a 2,998-metre mountain summit located in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Cirque Peak, 3.98 km to the northwest.
2.4 miNW
Mountain
Mount Jimmy Simpson
60 min walk • Mount Jimmy Simpson is a 2,966-metre summit located 3 kilometres northwest of Bow Lake in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Thompson, 3.0 km to the southwest.
2.5 miW
Mountain
Portal Peak
65 min walk • Portal Peak is a 2,926-metre mountain summit located four kilometers west of Bow Lake in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Thompson, 1.0 km to the northwest. Portal Peak is situated east of the Wapta Icefield, and is a member of the Waputik Mountains.
2.7 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Bow Hut, Banff National Park
70 min walk • The Bow Hut is an alpine hut located at an elevation of 2,350 metres on the eastern edge of the Wapta Icefield in Banff National Park.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cirque Peak, Banff National Park
70 min walk • Cirque Peak is a 2,993-metre peak located directly west of Dolomite Pass in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The mountain forms a cirque, hence the name.
4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Olive, Banff National Park
107 min walk • Mount Olive is located on the Continental Divide, on the Alberta-British Columbia border, in both Banff National Park and Yoho National Park. It lies on the eastern edge of the Wapta Icefield, and is part of the Waputik Mountains. It was named in 1898 by H.B. Dixon after his wife Dixon, Olive.
2.6 miSE
Landmark glacier seen from highway below
Crowfoot Glacier, Banff National Park
66 min walk • Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Peyto Glacier, Banff National Park
101 min walk • The Peyto Glacier is situated in the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, approximately 90 km northwest of the town of Banff, and can be accessed from the Icefields Parkway.