Two Jack Lake is pristine lake with a stunning backdrop of Mount Inglismaldie. It is just 11km drive from Banff.

If you can, make the effort to visit at sunrise for the most beautiful panoramas. Wildlife is more likely to be around at this time as well - we've seen herds of elk a few times.

The lake is usually calmer than nearby Lake Minnewanka, which makes Two Jack the perfect place to kayak, canoe or paddleboard.

SkiBig3 Adventure Hub rents inflatable stand up paddleboards in downtown Banff. These are very easy to transport to Two Jack Lake or any other waterway near Banff.

A Parks Canada parks pass is required to explore Banff National Park ($22/day for a vehicle of up to 7 people).