Lake Minnewanka, Glacial lake in Banff National Park, Canada.
Lake Minnewanka extends for 21 kilometers through the Canadian Rockies, reaching depths of 142 meters and maintaining an elevation of 1,485 meters.
Archaeological discoveries near Lake Minnewanka reveal human settlements dating back 13,000 years, with stone tools and Clovis spearheads found along its shores.
The Stoney Nakoda First Nations named this body of water 'Minn-waki,' translating to Lake of the Spirits in their native language.
Visitors can access Lake Minnewanka through Lake Minnewanka Road, which connects to the Trans-Canada Highway and provides facilities for boat tours.
The 1941 dam construction submerged an entire resort town, creating an underwater archaeological site with preserved buildings, bridges, and hotel foundations.
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 1,485 m
Shares border with: Banff
Address: Lake Minnewanka, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada T0L
GPS coordinates: 51.25806,-115.37306
Latest update: September 27, 2025 02:25
Alberta offers a wide range of landscapes and activities, from Banff National Park with its turquoise glacial lakes to the geological formations of Jasper National Park. The province is home to natural sites such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Athabasca Falls, as well as the Glaciers Parkway that crosses the Canadian Rockies over 232 kilometers. The cities of Calgary and Edmonton enhance this selection with institutions like the National Music Centre at Studio Bell, the WinSport Olympic site, and the Edmonton river valley extending along the North Saskatchewan River. In the Drumheller area, the Royal Tyrrell Museum displays dinosaur skeletons found in the Alberta Badlands. This collection highlights the main places to visit in the province, from mountain areas to urban centers.
Banff National Park
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Banff Springs Hotel
16.8 km
Tunnel Mountain
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Bow Falls
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Anû Kathâ Îpa (Bald Eagle Peak)
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Banff National Park Pavilion
16.8 km
Whyte Museum
16.7 km
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
16.3 km
Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
16.4 km
Banff Park Museum
16.7 km
Banff Formation
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Walter Phillips Gallery
16.3 km
Palliser Formation
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Bow River Bridge
16.8 km
Banff National Park Administration Building
16.9 km
St. George's-in-the-Pines Church
16.5 km
Beaver Lodge
16.4 km
Banff Hoodoos Viewpoint
12.8 km
East Gate Registration Buildings, Building 1
13.9 km
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
16.4 km
East Gate Registration Buildings, Building 2
13.9 km
East Gate Registration Buildings, Building 3
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Rundle Memorial United Church
16.6 km
Tarry-a-While
16.3 km
Luxton Residence
16.4 km
Cambrian Pavilion
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Tanglewood
16.4 km
Information Building
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