Bow Lake, A serene encounter with glacial beauty

93, Alberta, Canada
The turquoise lake water is very tempting
4.4
Natural scenery

Introduction

Bow Lake is a lake full of glacier beauty, located in the western Canadian province of Alberta in the Rocky Mountains of Bow Valley. The lake is located at an altitude of 1,920 meters, on the south side of Bow Peak, with the Waputik Mountains to the east and near the Dolomite Pass to the west. To visit Bow Lake, tourists can choose to take the Icefields Parkway, through the area between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Not only can you enjoy the picturesque lake and mountain scenery, but you can also get up close to the glacier landscapes.

Must-go rating

Must go
24%
Worth going
76%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Free parking
Park by the roadside
Address
93, Alberta, Canada

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