Bow Lake is a small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. The lake lies south of …
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Mar 8, 2025
Bow Lake is an absolute winter wonderland! Visiting in mid-February, it still felt like the heart of winter, with the entire lake covered in a thick snowpack. We put on our snowshoes to explore the b…Full review by Jeremie M
Jan 3, 2025
A beautiful lake situated on the Icefields Parkway. It sparkled gloriously in the early morning sunlight. We didn't visit the lodge, only stopping in the lay-by along the Icefields Parkway.Full review by jsd26
Oct 4, 2024
Overall, I found Bow Lake well worth a visit. There are two locations in which one can view Bow Lake. One view was from the pullover on the Icefields Parkway. While good, I found the better view…Full review by A151CLdanielk
How quickly does the parking lot at bow lake fill up?
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Directly on Icefields Parkway there is a stop with small parking area overlooking Bow Lake. Shortly thereafter on left hand coming from Banff is a road to Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah …
Directly on Icefields Parkway there is a stop with small parking area overlooking Bow Lake. Shortly thereafter on left hand coming from Banff is a road to Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge with Bow Lake Car lot on it. There are toilets and benches. People also park on both sides of the road. You cal walk from parking lot directly to the lake or walk to lodge area where there is also a viewing platform on the lake. Though parking areas could be busy early people do not stay long and move on. Waiting time should be short.
Not at all, Bow lake is located along the Icefields Parkway...actually in the main road you'll find a view point! Great stop, walking distance, hassle free :)
Where exactly is the picnic area? Is it a separate stop from the lake? Is it at the North end or past the north end of the lake or anywhere close to Num-ti-Jah Lodge? Miz
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The picnic area is at the lake but about 1km South from the turn off to drive into Num Ti Jah Lodge. That Lodge is the log building with the red roof.
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