Bow Lake

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Bow Lake in Alberta, CA. Nestled away of the main road between Jasper and Banff. #Adventure #BowLake #Canada
Bow Lake in Alberta, CA. Nestled away of the main road between Jasper and Banff. #Adventure #BowLake #Canada
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. The lake lies south of the Bow Summit, east of the Waputik Range and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak. Wikipedia (June 2019) #Nature
Perfect weather to capture this beauty. #longdrivingCanada #travels #gratefulheart
The Crowfoot Mountain (elevation 3,055 m) at Bow Lake, which is the source of the Bow River. Taken after an usual early snowfall. #mountain #lake
The Lodge at Bow Lake

The Lodge at Bow Lake

3.5 out of 5
Icefields Pkwy Bow Lake AB
The price is €501 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€501
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Bow Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier are located ...
The Lodge at Bow Lake
HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel

HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel

1 out of 5
Highway 93 Bow Lake AB
Stay at this hostel in Bow Lake. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and hiking/biking on-site. Popular attractions Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (6 reviews)
I had a good experience , Ian was up late and was bale to check me in after 10. He gave me a good rundown of where everything was at .He gave me some good tips on where to get food , gas and where and when to see sites and good hiking spots. The cabin was very clean and so was the bathroom .

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2018

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HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel
Lake Louise Inn

Lake Louise Inn

3 out of 5
210 Village Road Lake Louise AB
The price is €106 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€106
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Louise. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,294 reviews)
The breakfast buffet was excellent. The room appeared clean. Having a properly draining tub, coffee maker that worked, and proper shower curtain would definitely have improved the comfort and overall stay.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Lake Louise Inn
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Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony

Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Moraine Lake are located ...
Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony
Baker Creek | Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Baker Creek | Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Samson Mall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Wow
The gentleman at check-in was phenomenal. The location was perfect, the tranquility was superb, the surrounding nature was gorgeous, it was comfortable, cozy, and it had everything we needed. We want to come back.

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Baker Creek | Superior Two Bedroom Cabin
Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Samson Mall are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The place has great potential but clearly lacks the attention to detail and it seems like no one actually cares. I was bummed out and the price was which I am fine to pay if the standards are good. We stayed in cabin #9, at the end of the property and it was across from housekeeping and the back ...

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin
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Popular places to visit

Crowfoot Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crowfoot Glacier during your travels in Bow Lake. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

Crowfoot Glacier

Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

€17
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway
Johnston & Marble Canyon Explorer, Banff's Nature Day Tour

Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields

€74
per adult
Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields
Athabasca Glacier

Columbia Icefield Adventure,Bow Lake,Peyto Lake in Banff & Jasper

€61
per adult
Columbia Icefield Adventure,Bow Lake,Peyto Lake in Banff & Jasper
Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Lake Bow Lake Tour from Calgary

Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Lake Bow Lake Tour from Calgary

€91
per adult
Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Lake Bow Lake Tour from Calgary
solo at moraine lake

Icefield Parkway with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Private Tour

€796
per adult
Icefield Parkway with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Private Tour
Peyto Lake

Banff Lake Louise and Icefield Parkway Private Tour Sightseeing

€428
per traveller
Banff Lake Louise and Icefield Parkway Private Tour Sightseeing
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Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and tranquil scenes

Lake Louise

Heading eastbound on TransCanada 1 just before Banff, I was stuck by the beauty of the afternoon sun lighting up the mountains. I pulled off at the Hwy 93 exit and climbed up a rickety billboard scaffold (not recommended) to capture this shot.

Castle Junction