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	Banff Fishing Unlimited Lake Minnewanka
		Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff National Park and is less than 5 miles (9 km) from Banff townsite.
		This 15 mile (25 km) long, one mile (2 km) wide lake, and with depths of up to 400 feet (130 m), may or may not be home to spirits, but it is certainly home to trophy size Lake Trout.
		Lake Minnewanka is open seasonally, generally starting from May 22nd, and closes on September 4.
	www.banff-fishing.com /minnie.html (428 words)

	CDNN :: Charting sunken memories in Lake Minnewanka, Banff
		Johnson and his scuba diving friends have been mapping part of Lake Minnewanka for the past couple of years, after having asked for a map when they were learning to dive in 1997 and being told there wasn't one.
		Lake Minnewanka, the largest body of water in the national park, is a natural lake, but its level has been artificially raised several times.
		The first dam at the lake was built on Devil's Creek around 1895 to raise the water to a level more conducive to recreational boating, partly flooding the townsite that had grown at the lake's edge.
	www.cdnn.info /industry/i021226/i021226.html (352 words)

	Lake Minnewanka, Canada
		Lake Minnewanka ("Devil's Lake" in the Indian language), 11 km (7 mi.) north-east of Banff, is now the largest lake within the national park.
		Then, in 1941, a further dam was built below the lake on Cascade River, which raised the water level of Lake Minnewanka by a further 25 m (82 ft).
		Lake Minnewanka is the only lake in the park on which motor-boats are allowed.
	www.planetware.com /canada/lake-minnewanka-cdn-ab-abblm.htm (302 words)

	Lake Minnewanka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Minnewanka ("Water of the Spirits" in Nakota - the Stoney Indian language) is a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres northeast of the Banff townsite.
		The lake is 24 km (15 mi) long and 142 metres (466 ft) deep, making it the longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies (the result of a power dam at the west end).
		Because of the presence of the submerged village, submerged bridge pilings, and submerged dam (the one from 1912) the lake is popular among recreational scuba divers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Minnewanka (512 words)

	Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours-Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada - About Us
		The same stunning scenery that enticed passengers off the train to visit the lake in 1889 still attracts people to the Lake of the Water Spirits, We are proud and fortunate to be the stewards of the lake and its boating tradition today.
		In more than twenty years that we have been operating boast tours on Lake Minnewanka, we have established a close and respectful relationship with the nature and history of this most remarkable part of Banff National Park.
		Through it dramatically altered its size, the later damming of the lake for its hydroelectric potential did not ultimately diminish the natural character of the valley.
	www.minnewankaboattours.com /aboutus.shtml (269 words)

	Alberta: How the West was Young - Archaeology and Pre-Contact - Lake Minnewanka
		This Glacial Minnewanka was just another brief entry in the lake’s long history however, and by 10,500 years ago, the water had dropped below its present dammed and regulated level and Clovis people were living along a shoreline that now is submerged for much of the year.
		The lake is long, deep (under today’s controlled conditions 24 kilometres or 15 miles long and 142 metres or 466 feet deep – the longest and second-deepest lake in the mountain parks) and bountiful.
		Along its shores, elk, deer and mountain sheep are abundant (as are bears) and the lake is on a golden eagle flyway, a spring and fall migration route from summer nesting territories as far north as Alaska and Siberia to wintering grounds in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming.
	www.abheritage.ca /alberta/archaeology/site_profiles_lake_minnewanka.html (585 words)

	Lake Minnewanka
		Lake Minnewanka has been called the best mountain biking trail in all of Banff National Park.
		Unlike the other trails within the park which are mostly fire roads, the trail which runs on the northern shore of Lake Minnewanka is all singletrack with great views throughout.
		The views were excellent with Lake Minnewanka on one side and the Paliser range of mountains on the other.
	www.takabe.ca /vertical/mtnbiking/minnewanka.htm (1002 words)

	SOCC: Past Variability of Canadian Lake Ice
		Magnuson et al, 2000) have shown that lake ice in many regions of the Northern Hemisphere is beginning to form later and melt earlier, and there has been a demonstrated relationship between "anomalous" lake ice years and certain ENSO events.
		Click on each numbered lake on the map to view the variability of that lake's ice freeze-up, break-up, ice duration and ice thickness over the past century or more.
		A much larger historical survey of rivers and lakes across the whole of the Northern Hemisphere from 1846 to 1995 by Magnuson et al.
	www.socc.ca /lakeice/lakeice_hist_e.cfm (582 words)

	Lakes of Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There are many different types of lakes in Alberta, from glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies to small shallow lakes in the prairies, brown water lakes in the northern boreal forest and muskeg, kettle holes and large lakes with sandy beaches and clear water in the central plains.
		Distribution of the lakes throughout the province is irregular, with many water bodies in the wet regions in the northeast and Lakeland Region, and very few in the dry southeast.
		Lake Athabasca - 7,850 km² (partly in Saskatchewan, 2,295 km² in Alberta)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lakes_of_Alberta (441 words)

	The Lakes of Banff page
		Other lakes, fed by underground springs and naturally filtered rainwater, are clear enough to offer an inviting environment for scuba.
		Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake are just a few miles from Banff's hotels, campgrounds, restaurants and medical facilities.
		Minnewanka Landing became a popular mountain resort after a hotel was built along the original lakeshore in 1888.
	www.dtmag.com /dive-usa/TheLakesOfBanff.html (1360 words)

	Hancock House Forum Area
		Lake Minnewanka is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
		That was the last report of “The Lake Minnewanka Wildman.” Perhaps it decided to give up on the Lake Minnewanka area and head to a place where there were fewer people and naturally fewer bullets to dodge.
		Shown here is a photograph of the lake taken in 2004 from about the same view point as the c.
	forum.hancockhouse.com /article.php/20060326135529147 (1010 words)

	Banff Lake Minnewanka Tour
		From Two Jack Lake to the Lake Minnewanka Picnic Area is one of the most reliable places to find sheep in the park.
		The Cascade River outflow from Lake Minnewanka was first dammed in the early 1900's to provide power to the Town of Banff and the mine at Bankhead.
		Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in the park and popular for boating, fishing, sailing, picnicking, hiking and camping.
	www.canadianrockies.net /banff/minnewan.html (1483 words)

	sportfisherman.net - Lake Minnewanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Lake Minnewanka is a glacier created lake which is 24 kilometers long.
		Lake trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish are the main catch at this lake.
		The lake has a boat launch on the southwest side of the lake and cannot be overlooked when you first enter the Minnewanka Loop.
	sportfisherman.net /sportfish/lakes-rivers/alberta/minnewanka/minnewanka.htm (166 words)

	Tourism Canmore activities, accommodations and information for the Canmore Alberta and Canadian Rockies Area.
		Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, just a short 15 minute drive from the town site.
		The same stunning scenery that enticed passengers off the train to visit the lake in 1889 still attracts people to the Lake of the Water Spirits, We are proud and fortunate to be the stewards of the lake and its boating tradition today.
		Lake Minnewanka is the most popular fishing spot in Banff National Park and is virtually a fisherman's paradise.
	www.tourismcanmore.com /members2/lakeminnewanka.htm (537 words)

	Boat Cruises (1-877-226-3348 : Banff Accommodation Reservations)
		Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours operates three 48 passenger tour boats on the lake, several times daily from mid May to mid October.
		Also located at Lake Minnewanka is a snack bar with a wide variety of hot and cold take-out foods and beverages, a picnic area to relax in and scenic nature walks to further explore this beautiful area.
		Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and of Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drift past your window.
	www.banffinfo.com /whattodo/summer/boatcruises.htm (401 words)

	Scuba Shore Diving Site Page for: Lake Minnewanka of Alberta!, Canada!
		Lake Minniwanka has been dammed 3 times in its history.
		Because this is a dammed lake the water levels can vary greatly.
		Finally, the lake is at 5000' altitude, so you need to use an altitude table or altitude compatible computer.
	www.shorediving.com /Earth/Canada_/Alberta_/Lake_Minnewanka (740 words)

	Lake Minnewanka Boat Tour in Banff
		Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park.
		The lake is surrounded by towering peaks and forests of pine and spruce.
		Lake Minnewanka is located just 15 minutes from the town site of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
	www.banfftours.net /tours/tourDetail.cfm/tid/6180 (734 words)

	Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking Tours in the Canadian Rockies
		There is something special about spending a day on a glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies with nothing to disturb you save the odd beaver or grizzly bear going about their own business on shore.
		Lake Windermere in the heart of the Columbia Valley is arguably the most popular lake in the Canadian Rockies for motorized water sports and for windsurfing due to its relatively large size and warm water.
		Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, just a short 15 minute drive from the town site.
	tourcanadianrockies.com /excursions/boating-tours.html (893 words)

	Park Tour: Banff National Park Highlights @ nationalgeographic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Numerous turnoffs offer views of the valley and its dramatic mountain backdrop, and there is a chance of encountering wildlife such as caribou, deer, or moose.
		This 2.5-mile [4-kilometer] drive leads past a series of shallow lakes in the broad floodplain of the Bow River and gives fine views toward Mount Rundle.
		The lakes are frequented by beavers (responsible for damming two of them), moose, deer, bighorn sheep, and wolves, and they are an excellent spot for bird-watching, particularly in the early morning or at dusk.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Banff_National_Park/Banff_National_Park_Highlights.html (663 words)

	Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours - Banff National Park, Canada - Banff Activities and Attractions
		--> Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, just a short 15 minute drive from the town site.We operate three, 48 passenger tour boats on the lake, several times daily from mid May to mid October.
		The highlight of the tour is the Devil's Gap; a glacial path carved through Lake Minnewanka from the foothills of the Rockies.
		The Lake Minnewanka valley offers some of the most interesting and spectacular scenery found anywhere in the Canadian Rockies.
	www.minnewankaboattours.com (361 words)

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		A select few lakes within some mountain park areas, however, are friendly to small aluminium runabouts, allowing fishers to drop their lines.
		Maligne Lake in Jasper, Waterton Lake in Waterton Park and Lake Minnewanka near Banff, are all special environments with history and natural wonders as deep as their icy waters.
		At the lake’s far end you’ll see remnants of a glacial path that carved its way through to the foothills and at Devil’s Gap you’ll reach the mountains’ end where explorers such as John Palliser first entered the Rockies searching for routes west.
	www.zeelinx.com /DetailsC2L352T9.aspx (446 words)

	Underwater Archaeology Across Canada
		Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park is a natural lake, but one that has had its level raised three times by dams.
		Twice the town of Minnewanka was forced to move because of the changes in water level.
		Today, the lake remains popular with boaters and also with divers who particularly enjoy diving down to the impressive concrete structure of the dam built in 1912.
	www.saveontarioshipwrecks.on.ca /News/newsletter_moore.html (1150 words)

	Lake Minnewanka Boat Tour in Banff
		Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park.
		The lake is surrounded by towering peaks and forests of pine and spruce.
		Also located at Lake Minnewanka is a snack bar with a wide variety of hot and cold take-out foods and beverages, a picnic area to relax in and scenic nature walks to further explore this beautiful area.
	www.lakelouisetours.com /tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=6180 (730 words)

	Lake Minnewanka Mountain Bike Ride in Banff National Park
		The trailhead to this ride is located just past the day parking lot of Lake Minnewanka.
		From the East just drive to Banff and take the Lake Minnewanka trun off and continue to the top of the road.
		Fortunately there is also Lake Minnewanka which has some of the nicest single track and scenery combinations in the Canadian Rockies.
	www.bikebros.ca /rides/lake_minnewanka/page1.htm (170 words)

	Matt's Climbing Page - Banff and Lake Louise
		Back of the Lake, at Lake Louise, is one of the largest and probably the best crag in the Rockies, offering a wide variety of sport and gear routes on quality rock in a fine situation above the emerald blue lake.
		Lake Louise, due to the altitude and close proximity of the glaciers, is generally a few degrees colder than elsewhere, and the climbing season generally doesn’t start until early June.
		The main cliffs along the tourist path are mostly one to three pitches, while the Goblin wall on the south side of the lake offers a number of longer routes.
	www.matthewbuckle.net /climb/beta/rockies/banffandlakelouise.php (524 words)

	Discover Canada - Calgary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Depart Banff this morning and head to Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
		Continue to Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies".
		After a lunch break in Lake Louise (lunch not included) continue on the Yoho Valley and Emerald Lake (available June 15 - October 4, 2003 and June 15 - October 2, 2004 - tour to Lake Louise only is substituted outside of these dates).
	www.flyingdutchmentravel.com /canada/calgary-LakeMtn.php (448 words)

	Kaboose - Family Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		View the majestic Victoria Glacier nestled behind beautiful Lake Louise, known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies.' Lake Louise is intentionally renowned ski destination and home to some of the best hiking and cross-country ski trails in the Rockies.
		Maligne Lake is the second largest glacial lake in the world, the largest being in Russia.
		Rock Lake is a destination campground nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
	www.kaboose.com /familytravel/canada_alberta_region_banff__lake_louise___the_canadian_rockies_category_lakes.html (781 words)

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