Lake Minnewanka Area Plan
Thank you for visiting our site and showing interest in the Lake Minnewanka area planning process.
Parks Canada is developing a plan for the Lake Minnewanka area in Banff National Park, which will set long-term direction for managing this special place. You can help shape the plan by getting involved. We want to hear what matters to you!
Learn about the plan
Explore the tabs and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on this site for background information about the area and the planning process.
Share your thoughts
- Complete Our Survey
- Participate in the Ideas Board
- Send Us Your Comments
- Email us at opinion@pc.gc.ca or
- Send a letter to: Office of the Superintendent, Box 900, Banff, Alberta T1L 1K2
How to navigate this site
Explore areas of interest by clicking on the tabs located below. Each tab will take you to individual pages with background information or participation tools.
Topics include:
- Introduction
- Complete the Survey
- The Planning Process Explained
- Area Background and Facts
- What We’ve Heard So Far
- Share Your Ideas
- Explore the Area Map
Right sidebar features
The sidebar on the right-hand side provides easy access to essential resources.
- Welcome to our page!
- Engagement Process (timeline)
- FAQs
- Who’s Listening
The Lake Minnewanka Area
Location Context – Lake Minnewanka Area is the first major destination you come upon when travelling west from the east gate into Banff National Park along the Trans Canada Highway 1.
The planning area encompasses:
- The Minnewanka Loop Road, Cascade Ponds Day Use Area, Two-Jack Lake Day Use Area and Campgrounds, Johnson Lake Day Use Area, and Lake Minnewanka Day Use Areas
- The area follows the surrounding height of land NE of Hwy 1 to the Eastern edge of Lake Minnewanka.
- The planning area does not include the Ghost Lakes or extend to the National Park boundary.
Explore the key visitor features within the Lake Minnewanka area.
Click on a pin to view more information about the area.
