Lake Minnewanka is a beautiful lake in Banff that is just a ten-minute drive away from the town of Banff. The lake is 21 km long and 142 meters deep and helps power Banff with hydroelectric power. One of the top things to do in Banff National Park is to stroll along or take a boat ride on Lake Minnewanka.

In the summer, it's a busy place to hike, picnic, and go canoeing. In the winter, Lake Minnewanka can make for one of the grandest ice skating rinks in the world. The mountains towering over Lake Minnewanka are awe-inspiring all year round. Oh yeah, and there's also a Canadian resort ghost town right under the lake! Read on for a helpful guide to visiting Lake Minnewanka.