Bow Lake

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Bow Lake in Alberta, CA. Nestled away of the main road between Jasper and Banff. #Adventure #BowLake #Canada
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 the Bow Summit, east of the Waputik Range and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak. Wikipedia (June 2019) #Nature
Perfect weather to capture this beauty. #longdrivingCanada #travels #gratefulheart
The Crowfoot Mountain (elevation 3,055 m) at Bow Lake, which is the source of the Bow River. Taken after an usual early snowfall. #mountain #lake
Beautiful Bow Lake! A must see on your drive on the Columbia Icefields Parkway! #bowlake #icefieldsparkway #canada #beautifullakes
The Lodge at Bow Lake

The Lodge at Bow Lake

3.5 out of 5
Icefields Pkwy Bow Lake AB
$538 nightly
The price is $586 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$586 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this property in Bow Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier are located ...
The Lodge at Bow Lake
HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel

HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel

1 out of 5
Highway 93 Bow Lake AB
Stay at this hostel in Bow Lake. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and hiking/biking on site. Popular attractions Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (6 reviews)
I had a good experience , Ian was up late and was bale to check me in after 10. He gave me a good rundown of where everything was at .He gave me some good tips on where to get food , gas and where and when to see sites and good hiking spots. The cabin was very clean and so was the bathroom .

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2018

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HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

4 out of 5
111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise AB
$514 nightly
The price is $561 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$561 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lake Louise. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
This hotel was beautiful and EVERYONE so friendly and helpful. Lots to do and you can't have a better view of the beautiful world God made for you!

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Samson Mall are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Beautiful cabin. Clean. Plenty of beds.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Family Superior Two Bedroom Cabin
Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony

Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Moraine Lake are located ...
Rustic Lake Louise Cabin | Fireplace & Balcony
Lake Louise Suite | Mountain Views & Fireplace

Lake Louise Suite | Mountain Views & Fireplace

Lake Louise AB
Stay at this cabin in Lake Louise. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Moraine Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nice viewe, very quiet & comfortable. Enjoyed the gas fireplace.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Lake Louise Suite | Mountain Views & Fireplace
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Crowfoot Glacier

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crowfoot Glacier during your travels in Bow Lake. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

Crowfoot Glacier

Things to do

Winter Private Full Day Banff and Icefields Parkway Tour

Winter Private Full Day Banff and Icefields Parkway Tour

$510
per traveler
Winter Private Full Day Banff and Icefields Parkway Tour
Canmore Banff Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Day Private Tour

From Canmore/Banff: Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Private Tour

$581
per traveler
From Canmore/Banff: Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Private Tour
Winter Abraham Bubble Lake and Icefield Parkway

Winter Abraham Bubble Lake and Icefield Parkway

$874
per traveler
Winter Abraham Bubble Lake and Icefield Parkway
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Cities near Bow Lake

Banff National Park which includes snow, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Lake Louise

Field showing mountains

Field

Heading eastbound on TransCanada 1 just before Banff, I was stuck by the beauty of the afternoon sun lighting up the mountains. I pulled off at the Hwy 93 exit and climbed up a rickety billboard scaffold (not recommended) to capture this shot.

Castle Junction

Revelstoke featuring tranquil scenes, mountain biking and landscape views

Golden

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