Banff Town
Banff Town
Banff Town
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Once the site of a huge coalmining operation Lower Bankhead: now a quiet 1.1-km (30 min) interpretive trail loops among the ruins. Upper Bankhead: a popular picnic area and trailhead. Not accessible by car November 15 to April 15.
13 Johnson Lake
14 km (20 min) from Banff The open sunny slopes on the north side of Johnson Lake are especially good for early spring wildflowers. Explore this easy 3-km lakeside trail year round.
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12 Lake Minnewanka
10 km (15 min) from Banff A place once known as Lake of the Water Spirits Enjoy a leisurely lakeside stroll to Stewart Canyon (1.4 km, 30 min return). Boat tours of the lake are available mid-May to September, 403-762-3473 for times and fees. Please do not feed the bighorn sheep.
14 The Hoodoos
A short interpretive trail unlocks the mystery of these bizarre natural pillars and leads to a superb view of the Bow Valley.
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