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Scenic mountain location with the lake an incredible blue colour due to the glacial rock flour. A short paved trail from the car park (The Rock Pile, 0.8 km return, 30 meter elevation gain) provides a spectacular view of the lake, known as the "Twenty Dollar View", as it was featured on the reverse side of the Canadian $20 banknote (1969 and 1979 issue). By 8:30AM the coach groups start to arrive. Driving your own car to the lake is no longer allowed; the only way to get there is by taking a shuttle bus. These fill up quickly, so reservations are essential.
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Glacial lake with impressive mountain backdrop.
4,200 acres of lift-accessed terrain on four mountains makes this resort the largest single ski area in Canada.
11-km hike up the narrow Johnston Creek passed a spectacular waterfalls (2.7 km from car park) to the Ink Pots, six blue-green spring-fed pools.
A walk along the suspended catwalks of Johnston Canyon (30 minutes from Banff) to see the frozen Lower and Upper Falls. Hiking poles, ice cleats, and a snack is included. Make sure to dress warmly.
For hikes amongst beautiful alpine meadows. Circular hike of about 6 km from the Sunshine Village.