Bow Lake is located along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, otherwise known as Highway 93. Of all the famous mountain lakes in Banff National Park, Bow Lake is probably the least crowded, and just as stunning as Lake Louise. Fishing is good on Bow Lake, and when we were there in September, we saw quite a few trout in the streams located around the lake near Num-ti-jah Lodge (see next tip).
For more stunning views , hike around the lake and up to Bow Glacier Falls. Leave a Comment
Directions: Just past the Lake Louise turnoff on the Trans Canada, take the Highway 93 exit. Take Highway 93 north for 36 km, and turn left onto the Bow Glacier/Num-ti-jah Road.