Lake Minnewanka - Banff National Park, Canada

Mauricio Jean

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Canada Lake Minnewanka - Banff National Park

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Lake Minnewanka is a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres northeast of the Banff townsite. The lake is 21 km long and 142 m deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.

Photography Tips

Bring warm clothing if visiting during fall/winter

Travel Information

By car or a tour bus. There is parking on location.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 08:42 - 16:39 | current local time: 07:32

Photo Themes autumn Canadian Rockies fall fall colors Lake Mountain Lake Mountains snow

Locations Alberta Banff National Park Lake Minnewanka

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Spot Comments (1)

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Monique Hoekstra 15.01.

Beautiful photo! When is the best time of day to photograph the lake and have the detail in the mountains still showing? I have been struggling to find a solid answer that isn't involving the crowds in the decision.