Lake Minnewanka Loop

Great spot to see bighorn sheep next to the road, especially when you get to Lake Minnewanka and the area around Johnson Lake and Two Jack Lake.

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Lake Minnewanka Loop
This scenic driving loop is a short distance from the Banff townsite. It goes up the side of Cascade Mountain to Lake Minnewanka, and back down by a different route. Sights along the way include Cascade Ponds, Bankhead (former site of a coal mining town and the mine), Lake Minnewanka (picnic area, hiking, boat cruises, motor boat rentals), Two Jack Lake, and Johnson Lake. The area is also well known for the bighorn sheep that can be seen on and near the road.
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Waterslides at Douglas Fir Resort
At the Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets on Tunnel Mountain. Open only to hotel guests on F & Sa, open to non-guests Su-Th.
Sun-Thu, hours vary seasonally$20/person, ages 6+. Free for age 5 and under
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The Keg Steakhouse and Lounge - Caribou Lodge
Steaks and a casual ambiance.
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Red Earth Spa
Access to hotel hot pool, steam rooms, and exercise rooms. Massage, body wraps, various other treatments.
9AM-9PM (varies seasonally)