Why You Need to Check Out Banff’s Famous Lake and Glacier!
Explore Banff’s iconic waters with a Lake Minnewanka cruise and Columbia Icefield tour featuring glacier adventures, incredible views and family fun.
Banff National Park has some of the most scenic natural formations you’ll find anywhere in the Canadian wilderness. With soaring peaks and crystal blue waters just waiting to be discovered, Banff Adventures is here to help you experience the full beauty and awesome history of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Two of our visitors' favourite excursions offer unique encounters with the majestic waters that run through the park, via our Lake Minnewanka cruise and Columbia Icefield tour.
Discover the joy of experiencing two of Banff’s most famous bodies of water in two very different forms and create a getaway you’re sure to remember forever with the help of our team. Learn more below!
Float Past Massive Cliffs and Stunning Sights on Lake Minnewanka
Located just fifteen minutes from downtown Banff, Lake Minnewanka is a stunning body of water framed by towering stone peaks that are sure to wow guests, whether it's your first visit or you’re familiar with the area. One of the best ways to explore the lake, which, fun fact, is the largest in Banff National Park at over 20km long, is through an interpretive boat cruise. Spend a full hour floating on unbelievably blue water and learn more about Spirit Lake (the Stoney Nakoda meaning of Minnewanka), the Bow Valley region, and the infamous ghost town of Minneawnka Landing that rests beneath the surface. Boat tours operate daily and are a great way for the whole family to explore and see more!
Walk on A Real Glacier Ice at the Columbia Icefield!
Driving north along the Icefields Parkway is one of the most iconic stretches of road in Canada, offering unbeatable views of frozen peaks, alpine lakes, and waterfalls as you wind through the region. Located about 2.5 hours away from the Banff townsite, the Columbia Icefield is an incredible destination that melds history with the raw, unrefined beauty of nature all in one! Columbia Icefield tours put adventure at the forefront, and give you the chance to ride right onto the Athabasca Glacier onboard a giant, monster-truck-style Ice Explorer built specifically to handle steep glacial terrain. Standing out on thick ice formed hundreds of years ago is a true once in a life time opportunity, and a great way to snap photos and make memories you’ll cherish forever. Extend your fun with a daring walk across the Skywalk, an observation deck soaring 900ft above the Sunwapta Valley for a thrilling, bird's-eye view straight down into the canyon!
Easy Booking for Unforgettable Memories
Don’t miss your chance to see more of Banff on your next getaway! Banff Adventures is here to take away the stress of dealing with multiple vendors and to make planning your perfect vacation easy. Our Banff Vacation Packages have something for everyone and keep your trip smooth and stress-free so you can stay and play without any worries!
Ready to fill your vacation with core memories? Contact Banff Adventures to book your cruise and glacier tickets today!
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