Ride this safe, glass-enclosed gondola system to the top of Sulphur Mountain for unparalleled views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. The eight-minute journey is a year-round attraction, and during the summer you can hike around the summit area. Marvel at the breathtaking and photo-worthy vistas from the observation deck, have a snack and visit the gift shop. Check the website as the hours of operation are subject to change without notice and vary seasonally.
Visitors to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site will learn all about Canada's National Parks System, as this was e country's first national park, set up in 1885. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the world of the parks system through hands-on displays in a fascinating interpretive center. Outdoor lovers will find fascinating trails that wind through the beautiful surrounding area and down into a cave system that can be visited on guided tours or individually. Warm mineral springs are located within the caves, while many species of wildlife can be seen in the forests surrounding the center.
The name Minnewanka comes from the word the Stoney Nakota First Nations people used to refer to the lake: "Minn-Waki," or "lake of the spirits." Aboriginal people first began exploring the lake's shores and waters over 10,000 years ago. They believed that the dark waters housed spirits to be respected. The early Europeans also felt the power of the lake, which they called Devil's Lake. It wasn't until the late 1800s that the lake began attracting tourists. Two cruise boats began operating out of Minnewanka Landing, a small town on the edge of the lake. Today, that town is underwater, as the lake was dammed in the 20th-Century. Visitors to the lake can explore the old town on scuba diving trips, or take a tour of the lake on a boat tour.
Descend into a cave under Grotto Mountain for a unique subterranean adventure. Experienced guides lead two and six-hour expeditions that bring visitors face to face with fossils, calcite formations, and glacial deposits. The two-hour tour is a relatively easy introduction to the amazing underground cavern system. The six-hour Adventure Tour is more exciting; visitors squeeze through tight passageways and rappel into the subterranean abyss. Experienced guides ensure that everyone is safe, and all equipment is provided.
Located to the east of the Rocky Mountains along the stretch of the eponymous Spray River, the Spray Valley Provincial Park provides excellent opportunities for back-country camping, fishing and hiking. Set amid pristine white landscapes that call out to you, this breathtaking park is accessible through the Bighorn Highway. Visitors can engage in a number of recreational sports such as canoeing, kayaking and ice fishing.
Arresting icy blue waters of the Barrier Lake are beautifully contrasted with striking mountain backdrops in the Bow Valley area. A trailhead that begins from the Barrier Dam stretches along the length of this pristine lake, allowing visitors to drink in its beauty. There is also a lovely look out point further to the trail, providing expansive views of the Alberta region. The Barrier Lake is famous for river paddling and other water sports during warmer months.
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Descend into a cave under Grotto Mountain for a unique subterranean adventure. Experienced guides lead two and six-hour expeditions that bring visitors face to face with fossils, calcite formations, and glacial deposits. The two-hour tour is a relatively easy introduction to the amazing underground cavern system. The six-hour Adventure Tour is more exciting; visitors squeeze through tight passageways and rappel into the subterranean abyss. Experienced guides ensure that everyone is safe, and all equipment is provided.
Lake Minnewanka presents some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all of Banff National Park. This tour operator runs excursions out on the lake in their glass-enclosed boats. Enjoy an interpretive tour and watch for wildlife on the lake's edge. The boats are heated, so weather will never spoil your trip. For fishermen, this company offers chartered Lake Trout and Whitefish fishing excursions.
Located to the east of the Rocky Mountains along the stretch of the eponymous Spray River, the Spray Valley Provincial Park provides excellent opportunities for back-country camping, fishing and hiking. Set amid pristine white landscapes that call out to you, this breathtaking park is accessible through the Bighorn Highway. Visitors can engage in a number of recreational sports such as canoeing, kayaking and ice fishing.
Arresting icy blue waters of the Barrier Lake are beautifully contrasted with striking mountain backdrops in the Bow Valley area. A trailhead that begins from the Barrier Dam stretches along the length of this pristine lake, allowing visitors to drink in its beauty. There is also a lovely look out point further to the trail, providing expansive views of the Alberta region. The Barrier Lake is famous for river paddling and other water sports during warmer months.
Bow Valley Provincial Park is a local park that offers plenty of activities like camping, canoeing, horseback riding, rock climbing and so forth.