Private Bow Lake Sightseeing Tour

Bow Lake is 195 km northwest of Calgary via the Icefields Parkway — about 2 hours 15 minutes of driving each way. It sits at 1,920 metres elevation along Highway 93, roughly 40 km north of Lake Louise. We pick up at 7:30 AM for Bow Lake tours.

Yes — Crowfoot Glacier hangs directly across Bow Lake from Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. It's the most iconic view at the lake and one of the most accessible glacier views in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier originally had three 'toes' but glacial retreat has left two visible.

Yes. The historic octagonal lodge operates a small restaurant, gift shop, and lobby that anyone can visit. Day visitors are welcome even without an overnight booking. The lodge has stood on the Bow Lake shore since 1937 and is one of the most photographed buildings in the Rockies.

Absolutely — they're all along the same Icefields Parkway route. Bow Lake and Peyto Lake are only 20 minutes apart. Most of our scenic tours combine all three lakes plus Crowfoot Glacier in one day. It's the most efficient way to see multiple turquoise lakes from Calgary.

Yes — Bow Lake has one of the easiest, most accessible shorelines in the Rockies. A flat 2-minute walk from the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge parking lot puts you right on the gravel beach. No hiking required. There are also public flush bathrooms at the lodge parking area, available year-round.

Bow Lake sits at 1,920 metres above sea level — the highest of the lakes accessible by car along the Icefields Parkway. Its elevation means it can be colder and windier than lakes further south, but the turquoise water and Crowfoot Glacier backdrop make it one of the most spectacular stops on the drive from Calgary.

Yes! Every private tour includes complimentary professional travel photography. Your guide captures high-quality photos at the most scenic viewpoints — Bow Lake, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, and Crowfoot Glacier viewpoints. Perfect for Instagram-worthy memories, included at no extra cost.