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Icefields Parkway / Lake

Bow Lake

A sweeping lakeshore beside the Icefields Parkway, with glacier views and room for a short wander.

Drive

45–90 minutes · 90 min drive from Banff*

Where to park · how to get there

Turn toward The Lodge at Bow Lake on the north shore and use the signed lots. Parks Canada notes busy highway and lodge parking; never create shoulder parking.

When to arrive

Parks Canada recommends early or late for this stop. Leave room to move on if the lots are full.

Hours & access

Outdoor visit: plan for daylight. There are no staffed opening hours verified here; current closures and signs take priority.

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Approximate place pin. Follow signed visitor access; map pins do not establish parking or trail access.

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Research checked 2026-09-17. Hours, menus and closures can change. Arrival targets and visit lengths are planning estimates.