💦 Lake Minnewanka & Stewart Canyon Tour 💦

Join us on a journey where nature, history, and delicious dinners come together perfectly in one itinerary. This isn't about challenging hikes — it's about fun, easy walks, and authentic Canadian atmosphere.

  • 🕗 9:00 AM – Departure from Calgary

    Let’s hit the road! Comfortable bus, good vibes, and scenic views ahead.

    🕙 11:00 AM – Lake Minnewanka

    Short break to enjoy the lake and get ready for a scenic walk.

    🕚 11:30 AM – Stewart Canyon Hike

    Leisurely hike along the turquoise shoreline to the wooden bridge over the Stewart Canyon. Perfect views, easy pace.

    🕒 2:30 PM – Two Jack Lake

    Quick stop for photos and a peaceful lakeside break. Calm waters, mountain reflections, and chill time.

    🕓 3:10 PM – Bankhead Ghost Town

    Explore an abandoned coal town hidden in the forest. Walk among ruins, old trains, and mining relics.

    🕔 4:00 PM – Cascade Ponds

    Relax by the water, cross small wooden bridges, and enjoy a mini-lake loop or a cozy picnic.

    🕕 5:20 PM – Grizzly Paw Brewing Co

    Celebrate the day with craft beer and delicious food in a warm, forest-style brewery. Cheers to new friends! 🍻

    🕖 6:40 PM – Departure to Calgary

    Relax on the way back, replay the highlights of the day.

    🕘 8:40 PM – Arrival in Calgary

    Back home with new stories, stunning photos, and a happy vibe.

  • 💦 Lake Minnewanka is one of the largest and most magnificent lakes in Banff. We will walk along a picturesque trail along the lake to Stewart Canyon (3 km of easy hiking).

    ⛰️ Stewart Canyon — an easy walk to a wooden bridge over a rushing river with panoramic views.

    🌊 Two Jack Lake — a cozy lake with perfect reflections of the mountains. Time for photos, relaxation, and a quick snack.

    🪨 Bankhead Ghost Town — an abandoned mining town where ruins and steam trains still stand among the pine trees. The atmosphere of a real ghost town!

    💦 Cascade Ponds — an easy walk around turquoise ponds with stunning views of Cascade Mountain. The perfect place for a picnic

    🍻 Grizzly Paw Brewing Co — relax after your adventures with craft beer, delicious snacks, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Banff.

💧💧💧 Lake Minnewanka — a lake that captivates at first sight 💧💧💧

Lake Minnewanka is one of the largest and most magnificent lakes in Banff National Park, stretching 21 kilometers among mountain peaks and pine forests.

It is a place where mountains are reflected in clear water, where you can walk along the shore, go on a cruise, take a kayak, or fish from the pier. For those who enjoy light hiking, there is a popular route to Stewart Canyon with picturesque bridges and mountain views at every turn.

💡 Interesting to know:

“Minnewanka” translates from the language of the indigenous peoples as “Water of the Spirits.” This place is considered sacred and has a long history dating back over 10,000 years.

💦💦 Stewart Canyon 💦💦

🌿 Stewart Canyon is a short but incredibly picturesque trail in Banff National Park, branching off from Lake Minnewanka:

The trail starts right on the shore of Lake Minnewanka, slowly transitioning into a mossy forest. After about 1.5 km, you will reach a wooden bridge over the Cascade River, which offers views of a narrow and deep steep canyon — the perfect place for photos and peace and quiet in nature

💦 Two Jack Lake — a calm alpine lake with postcard-perfect mountain reflections 💦

Two Jack Lake is one of Banff’s hidden gems, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning mirror-like reflections of Mount Rundle. Unlike the more crowded lakes, here you can relax, breathe, and truly enjoy the beauty of the Rockies without the rush.

What to expect at Two Jack Lake:

🏞 Perfect for short lakeside walks, picnics, kayaking, or a peaceful swim

📸 One of the best sunrise and sunset photo spots with glassy water and dramatic mountain backdrops

👻 Bankhead Ghost Town — an abandoned coal town hidden in the forest 👻

Bankhead Ghost Town is one of Banff’s most unusual stops — a place where nature slowly reclaims the ruins of a once-bustling mining town. It’s quiet, atmospheric, and tells the story of people who lived and worked here over a century ago.

What to expect at Bankhead Ghost Town:

🏞 Explore old foundations, mining equipment, railcars, and a retired steam locomotive

📸 Great photo spots among ruins, forest trails, and interpretive signs that bring the town’s history to life

This is a quick, easy, and fascinating stop where you can experience Banff’s industrial past.

💧💧💧 Cascade Ponds 💧💧💧
Wake Up with the Sound of Water

Cascade Ponds - it is the perfect place for a short stop on your journey through the Canadian Rockies, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet, picturesque views, and clean mountain air.

Cascade Ponds Banff is a series of small crystal-clear lakes with stunning views of the massive Cascade Mountain. There are no crowds of tourists here, just silence, nature, and tranquility. The trails around the lakes are easy and accessible for all ages — perfect for families with children, couples, or people who just want to take a break from the road.

Here you will find picturesque wooden bridges, picnic areas with benches and tables, and great photo spots with the mountains reflected in the water. This is one of those places where you can stop even for a short time and recharge your batteries with the energy of nature.

🍺🍺🍺 Grizzly Paw Brewery,🍺🍺🍺
Raise a Pint to the Rockies

Grizzly Paw Brewing Co is not just a restaurant or brewery, it's the real Rocky Mountain atmosphere after an active day. This cozy location in the town of Canmore offers great food, craft beer, and the perfect place to relax before returning to Calgary.

After a busy day in the mountains, Grizzly Paw Brewing Co is a favorite final stop for many tours. Here you can sample a wide selection of local craft beers brewed with pure mountain water, as well as choose from a varied menu of burgers, steaks, fish, salads, and vegetarian options.

The spacious terrace offers panoramic views of Canmore and the surrounding Rocky Mountains — the perfect place to take a photo at the end of your trip.