Every Step Out is an Adventure

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Hiking

Bow Glacier Falls	4.6 km one way	155 m elevation gain	3 hour round trip
Helen Lake	6.0 km one way	455 m elevation gain	4 - 5 hour round trip
Bow Summit Lookout	2.9 km one way	245 m elevation gain	2.5 hour round trip
Cirque Lake	4.2 km one way	150 m elevation gain	3 hour round trip
Chephren Lake	3.5 km one way	80 m elevation gain	3 hour round trip

Sightseeing & Photography

Bow Lake	Out the door of the lodge
Peyto Lake	7 minutes North
Herbert Lake	30 minutes South
Waterfowl Lake	15 minutes North
Mistaya Canyon	25 minutes North
Saskatchewan Crossing	30 minutes North

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Kayaking & Canoeing

Lake Louise	Rentals are available
Moraine Lake	Rentals are available
Emerald Lake	Rentals are available

Horseback Riding

Lake Louise	Various trail rides are available
David Thompson Hwy.	Various trail rides are available

Other available activities include: Backpacking, Bird Watching, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Geocaching, Hot Springs and Whitewater Rafting.

Activities

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When Bow Lake thaws in June, summer arrives like a gift. The sun melts the snow-capped peaks and waterfalls flow again. The creeks run fast through the meadows. Lake trout begin to bite. To the woods the bluebirds, robins and hummingbirds return to nest. Deep in the quiet valley, bears, moose, mountain goats, and mule deer roam undisturbed.

During the long summer days our guests hike far into the mountains and back for the night. An easy walk along the glacial blue lake reveals rare alpine flowers, evergreen forests and sparkling creeks. This much beauty can fill up your day and your soul.

Summer Activities:

Hiking

The mountains surrounding Bow Lake offer many levels of hiking trails for the beginner and experienced hiker. Many of our suggested trails are perfect for families with small children.

Fishing

Bow Lake is home to many varieties of Lake Trout including Dolly Varden and Bull Trout. National Park fishing licenses are available from our front desk.

Photography

Bring your camera and there are no limits to the beautiful photo opportunities you will be presented. Bow lake has some of the most spectacular vistas imaginable, from the Crowfoot and Bow Glaciers, the local wildlife, the many mountain peaks, to Bow Lake itself, you will not be disappointed.

Star Gazing

Being located so far from a major city in the middle of the Rocky Mountain range, you will find that on a clear night with our extremely dark sky, you will have the chance to see some amazing constellations, and depending on the time of year and conditions, possibly even the Milky Way or the Northern Lights.

In Winter (sometimes winter happens when you don't expect it to here...yes that means July):

Snowshoeing

The area offers many great spots to strap on your snowshoes and see the beauty of the land when lies all in white.

Snowball Fight

Ok, so you don't have to fight but what's wrong with channeling the child inside and rolling a ball of snow in your hands in the interest of fun and games.

Cross Country Skiing

Get those ski's on and get out there Bow Lake and Helen Lake provide comfortable conditions for getting out for some fresh air and experiencing the change in landscape with its white cloak.

Ice Climbing

With glaciers and icefields all around you wouldn't have difficulty finding a great spot but don't forget safety first!

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Every Step Out is an Adventure

Other available activities include: Backpacking, Bird Watching, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Geocaching, Hot Springs and Whitewater Rafting.

Activities