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The Lodge at Bow Lake

Lodge at Bow Lake sits right on the shore of Bow Lake, on the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield. A cluster of red-roofed timber buildings dating back to 1922, it makes a memorable overnight stop on a self-drive tour of the Canadian Rockies, with turquoise water and glacier views on your doorstep from the moment you arrive.

Facilities

  • Lake view and forest view rooms
  • Suites sleeping up to four
  • Window seats overlooking Bow Lake in select rooms
  • Two lounge areas with open fires
  • 2 on-site dining facilities
  • Four-course dinner and full breakfast included
  • On-site art gallery
  • Direct lakeshore and trail access

Location & What's Nearby

The lodge is set directly on the Icefields Parkway, around 30 minutes' drive north of Lake Louise and roughly an hour from Jasper along one of the most scenic drives in the Canadian Rockies. Bow Glacier feeds the lake immediately in front of the property, with Crowfoot Glacier visible across the water. A lakeshore trail leads straight from the lodge towards Bow Glacier Falls, a walk of a few hours through forest to a waterfall framed by rock walls. In winter, the same trails open up for snowshoeing, and Lake Louise Ski Resort is a short drive away.

Why We Recommend It

We recommend Lodge at Bow Lake as an overnight stop for anyone touring the Icefields Parkway on a self-drive itinerary, rather than rushing between Lake Louise and Jasper in a single day. Its lakeshore setting, well away from mobile signal, makes it one of the more peaceful bases in the Rockies, suiting travellers who want to slow down and take in the scenery rather than tick off sights. It works equally well as a standalone night or built into a wider Canadian Rockies holiday.

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