Lake Minnewanka

• Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka

  It has not been determined what the structure actually is, as there is no historical or photographic record of it, Parks Canada said.

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  Jun 18
  
• Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents

  Parks Canada has closed several trails and campsites along the north shore of Lake Minnewanka after reports of a bear damaging several tents while looking for food.

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  Jun 17
  
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• Black bear dining on human food prompts Lake Minnewanka Loop warning

  Parks Canada has issued a warning for a popular area in Banff National Park due to recent food-motivated black bear activity near the Lake Minnewanka Loop.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Lake Minnewanka: Alberta’s underwater ghost town has deep history

  Alberta's Lake Minnewanka is known for awe-inspiring views of crystal blue water nestled between towering mountain peaks. But there is more to this lake than its outward beauty.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2022
• Parks Canada issues warning after 4 people fall through ice on Alberta lake

  According to Parks Canada, three people were able to self-rescue, but the Banff Fire Department said a woman in her 20s was in the water for about 30 minutes before being rescued. 

  Environment

  Jan 24, 2021
• Family and friends continue to search for Airdrie man missing for 3 weeks

  Family and friends continue to search the shorelines around Lake Minnewanka. It's been nearly one month since Yannick Bastien went missing in the area.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2019
• Historic coal miners lamp disappears from Banff ghost town

  RCMP are asking for help finding a 1900s-era coal miners lamp that was removed from a historic site in Banff National Park.

  Crime

  Aug 1, 2018
• Part of Banff National Park closed after bear damages tent in campground

  People exploring Banff National Park will not be allowed to access a stretch of it along Lake Minnewanka until next month after a bear ended up in a backcountry campground.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2018
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• ‘There are cougars around:’ Washington attack a stark reminder for Alberta family

  Laura Frost and her husband have first-hand knowledge about how important it is to be safe in the wilderness because their daughter, Frances, was killed by a cougar in Banff National Park.

  Environment

  May 28, 2018