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Quarry Lake Park
This popular recreation area surrounds Quarry Lake and offers views of Mount Lady MacDonald and Ha Ling Peak. While there are no lifeguards on duty, the lake is often used for swimming during the summer months. Other park features include public washrooms, 5 km of hiking trails, a sandy beach area, and a designated off-leash section for dogs.
Address: SW Canmore AB CA
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Mistaya River
This 38 km (24 mi) long river begins at Peyto Lake and eventually merges with the North Saskatchewan River. A strong river, its waters have carved the Mistaya Canyon.
Address: Along the Icefields Parkway, in the Mistaya River Valley AB CA
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Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
Formerly pictured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill, this emerald green lake is set before a backdrop of sharp peaks. To the N is Mount Temple, the highest mountain in the Bow Range and third highest in Banff National Park, A good area for hiking. Visit the Parks Canada Information Bureau in the town of Banff or the Visitor Centre in Lake Louise for information on the trails.
Address: 12 km (7.5 mi) E from Lake Louise access road AB
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Johnson Lake
Found at about a 20 minute drive from the town of Banff is Johnson Lake. This cold-water lake features a small beach area making it a popular summertime spot for a cool dip. Picnic tables and a hiking trail that wraps around the shoreline are located here.
Address: . Banff AB CA
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Kananaskis River
A tributary of the Bow River, Kananaskis River runs through Kananaskis Country from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
Address: . Kananaskis Country Ab Ca
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Barrier Lake
Barrier Lake is a man-made reservoir at the northernmost portion of Kananaskis Country. The entire lake is completely enveloped by the Bow Valley Provincial Park. Highway 40 runs along the eastern shore through the whole park. Gasoline powered watercraft are allowed on the lake, but watersports are rarely done here due to the low temperature of the water year-round. |
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Mistaya Lake
Mistaya Lake, located near Peyto Lake and about 72 km (45 mi) from the town of Lake Louise, is a small clear lake set among the Rockies.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Cameron Lake
At the end of the scenic Akamina Parkway lies Cameron Lake. This sub-alpine lake is a great place for canoeing and has also been known as a popular haunt for grizzly bears.
Address: . Waterton Lakes National Park AB
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Bow Lake
The lake is the source of the Bow River. Across the lake is part of a very large icefield covering an area of the Great Divide. The Bow Glacier extends from this field over the cliffs.
Address: 93 km (58 mi) N of Banff just off Hwy 93 N AB
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Waterton Lakes Chain
The Waterton Lakes Chain comprises of Upper, Middle and Lower Waterton Lakes and the Maskinonge. These lakes make up 2/3 of the park's water surface and have come to be known as classic symbols of the park
Address: . Waterton Lakes National Park AB
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Cavell Pond
Found at the base of Angel Glacier is Cavell Pond, a cold-water lake that is fed by the glacier. Icebergs as big as houses can usually be seen floating in this small lake.
Address: 29 km (11.8) S of Jasper on Hwy. 93 AB
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Hidden Lake
Located near Lake Louise, Hidden Lake is a small lake that is accessible through a backcountry trail near Boulder Pass. A campground is also located near the lake.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Sunwapta River
A major tributary of the Athabasca River, running from the Columbia Icefield through Jasper National Park and joining Athabasca River near Sunwapta Falls.
Address: . Jasper Ab Canada
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Talbot Lake
Separated by a series of dunes Talbot Lake neighbors Jasper Lake and is visible from Highway 16. The waters are shallow and clear, making it an ideal location for pike fishing.
Address: Off Highway 16, north of Jasper AB CA
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Two Jack Lake
Two Jack Lake is often a quiet spot that is located a few minutes from the town of Banff near Lake Minnewanka. The lake area offers a variety of amenities including two campgrounds, one of which is lakeside, and picnic grounds.
Address: . Banff AB CA
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Gap Lake
Found 11 km east of Canmore and along Highway 1A is Gap Lake. Visitors have the opportunity for fishing at the lake, and small boats are allowed.
Address: Off Highway 1A Canmore AB CA
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Geraldine Lakes
The Geraldine Lakes are a series of four small lakes only accessible through a demanding hiking trail. While challenging, the route to the lakes passes several waterfalls and wild valleys. The second lake is also equipped with a small campground and several picnic tables. The hiking trail, as marked by the map, begins at a parking lot at the end of the Geraldine Fire Road, approximately 31 km (19 mi) south of Jasper.
Address: Geraldine Fire Road Jasper AB CA
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Beauty Creek and Stanley Falls
Beauty Creek and Stanley Falls are a popular area for viewing woodland caribou and other wildlife. The main falls are accessible by a trail that runs along forestland and that is dotted by numerous smaller waterfalls.
Address: 86 km south of Jasper along Highway 93 Jasper AB CA
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Cascade Ponds
Located off the Minnewanka Loop near Johnson Lake is Cascade Ponds, a small lake area at the end of a softly flowing creek. Set against the Banff wilderness, the lake is actually man-made, created for use as a daytime recreation area. The spot features picnic areas, picnic shelters, and camping.
Address: . Banff AB CA
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Chephren Lake
This shimmering lake is accessed through the Chephren Lake trail near the Waterfowl Lakes campground. Bordered by a backdrop of mountains, the Mt Chephren glacier is visible from the lake’s shores. Lake Chephren is also an ideal site for wildlife viewing including moose and elk.
Address: Mistaya River Valley Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Lakes Annette, Edith and Beauvert
Known as kettle lakes, these three were first formed at the end of the ice age and feature blue-green waters. Fed by springs, this easily accessible attraction offers picnic areas and interpretive trails. Lake Annette and Lake Edith also offer sandy beaches, making it a popular spot for wading during warm summer months.
Address: 5 km (3 mi) northeast of Jasper AB CA
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Grotto Pond
Grotto Pond is located just east of Canmore off Highway 1A. This lake is a popular location for fishing.
Address: Off Highway 1A Canmore AB CA
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Peyto Lake and Bow Summit
The highest point on the Icefields Parkway is Bow Summit, 2088 m above sea level. Here the road crosses alpine meadows near the source of the Bow River before dropping into the Mistaya Valley. From the lower parking area at Bow Summit, a short trail takes you uphill to the Peyto Lake lookout.
Address: 190 km (118.75 mi) S of Jasper/40 km (25 mi) N of Lake Louise AB
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Pyramid Lake
Take a winding road to see this beautiful glacial lake and to view Pyramid Mountain (2733 metres). Enjoy fishing, picnicking, boat rentals, horseback riding and hiking.
Address: Located 8 km (5 mi) NW of the Jasper townsite
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Vermilion Lakes
This 4.5 km (2.8 mi) drive branches off Mt. Norquay just before the Banff/Norquay overpass and takes you along the three Vermilion Lakes. This drive provides an opportunity to see a variety of flora and fauna common to marshland areas and is popular for bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, photographers and cyclists.
Address: branches off Mt. Norquay just before the Banff/Norquay overpass
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Mildred Lake
Mildred Lake is a popular spot for outdoor winter skating. The lake has several ovals that are cleared as well as lighting for nighttime skating. The lake is minutes from the town of Jasper, just across the Athabasca River.
Address: Off Lodge Road Jasper AB CA
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Kakwa River
The Kakwa River joins Kakwa Falls with the Smoky River.
Address: . Grande Cache Ab Canada
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Jasper Lake
Because Highway 16 follows Jasper Lake’s shoreline, this lake is easily accessible and provides for a scenic drive. The lake is fed by floodwaters of the Athabasca River, which causes Jasper Lake’s water levels to significantly rise and fall throughout the year.
Address: Off Highway 16 north of Jasper townsite AB CA
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Bow River
One of Alberta's greatest rivers, the Bow River meanders 623 kilometres (387 miles) beginning at Bow Glacier and flowing south through Banff National Park and Calgary. Flowing through Calgary's centre, the river serves as one of the city's main water sources (the other is the Elbow River in Calgary's south). In the summer, people use the river for floating through the city in rafts. Out of the city, the river is widely used by fly fishers, kayakers, birdwatchers, canoeists and more. The river is also an important water source for prairie farmland.
Address: . Calgary AB
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Ink Pots
Located in the Bow Valley Parkway just off the Jonhston Canyon trail are the Ink Pots, a series of small pools fed by cold-water springs. These quicksand-bottomed pools are clear and greenish in colour with large, dark circular patterns that form at the surface. These ink-like blotches are formed by sand being pushed to the surface by the underwater springs.
Address: . Banff AB CA
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Medicine Lake
The water level in this lake fluctuates due to an underground drainage system. In summer the lake level rises and in fall the lake empties. Interpretive signs.
Address: 29 km (11.8 mi) E of Jasper along Hwy. 16, E of the town
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Hector Lake
The beautiful green waters of Hector Lake spread below a fresh carpet of lush forest. While the southern part of the lake is forest-enclosed, the northern end is set hard against rugged mountains which is typical of a lake formed in a glacial basin. View Mount Balfour and the Waputik Range to the southwest.
Address: 214 km (133.75 mi) S of Jasper/16 km (10 mi) N of Lake Louise.
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