Lower Kananaskis Lake

#268 among destinations in Canada

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lower Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. ()

Alternative names: Length: 4.97 miWidth: 4265 ftElevation: 5486 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°39'8"N, 115°8'2"W

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AlbertaCanada

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Lower Kananaskis Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbow Lake, Mount Sarrail, Gap Mountain, Mount Nomad.

5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Elbow Lake
141 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's picturesque wilderness, Elbow Lake offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This pristine lake is a shimmering jewel amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape, providing a tranquil retreat from...
5.1 miS
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Mount Sarrail
131 min walk • Mount Sarrail is a 3,159-metre mountain summit located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Sarrail is situated 1.0 kilometre north of the Continental Divide, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
3.5 miE
Mountain
Gap Mountain
89 min walk • Gap Mountain is a 2,675-metre mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Elpoca Mountain, 2.0 km to the east. Gap Mountain is situated 5.0 km south of Mount Wintour, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
3.4 miW
Mountain
Mount Nomad
88 min walk • Mount Nomad is a 2,544-metre mountain summit located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
2.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Upper Kananaskis Lake
64 min walk • Upper Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. Upper Kananaskis Lake, along with the Lower Kananaskis Lake, is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
1.7 miW
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Mount Indefatigable
43 min walk • Mount Indefatigable is a 2,667-metre mountain summit located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The peak is visible from Alberta Highway 40, and the Kananaskis Lakes area. Mount Indefatigable's nearest higher neighbor is Mount Invincible, 1.8 km to the northwest.
5.2 miSW
Mountain
Mount Lyautey
132 min walk • Mount Lyautey is a 3,045-metre mountain summit located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Lyautey is situated 2.0 kilometres east of the Continental Divide, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
4.7 miE
Mountain
Elpoca Mountain, Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
121 min walk • Elpoca Mountain is a 3,036-metre mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Evan-Thomas, 12.0 km to the north.
3.8 miNE
Mountain
Mount Wintour
96 min walk • Mount Wintour is a 2,700-metre ridge-like mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Kananaskis River Valley east of Lower Kananaskis Lake and Highway 40 in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Jerram, 2.3 km to the east.
5 miNE
Mountain
Mount Jerram
127 min walk • Mount Jerram is a 2,996-metre mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Elpoca Mountain, 4.0 km to the south-southeast.
5.6 miNW
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Mount Black Prince
144 min walk • Mount Black Prince is a 2,939-metre mountain summit located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Smith Dorrien, 5.8 km to the northwest. The mountain can be seen from highway 742, also known as Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail.