Category Peyto Lake & Bow Lake Drives

Banff · PEYTO LAKE & BOW LAKE DRIVES

The 5 Best Peyto Lake & Bow Lake Tours

5 reviewed

The lakes you reach by car, strung along the first stretch of the Icefields Parkway. These drives take in Peyto in its wolf-head shape from the Bow Summit overlook and Bow Lake below Crowfoot Glacier, with the quieter pull-offs most people miss. Prices, stops and timing are compared below.

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk - Price and what you’re actually paying for

1.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Crampons, hot drinks, and big Rocky Mountain views on a winter icewalk to Abraham Lake bubbles plus Peyto and Bow Lake.

“It was very enjoyable and our guide, William, made it even more special. He made sure to take us to a part of Abraham Lake that had the best ice bubbles at this time of year.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto – 4 Lakes in Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff - Lake Louise: the turquoise icon plus winter ice skating

2.Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto – 4 Lakes in Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald, Peyto in one long day from Banff. Winter ice views, Yoho stops, hot drinks, and crampons.

“The tour was well conducted and our guide (Michael) was friendly, warm, and funny. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to see the top Banff spots in limited time. They also provided clip on spike grips since the condition was icy in certain areas.”

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Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald, Peyto- 4 Lake Tour

Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald, Peyto- 4 Lake Tour - Lake Louise: The Postcard Start (and Why Morning Matters)

3.Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald, Peyto- 4 Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $71

Full-day small-group Rockies tour from Calgary to Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald, Natural Bridge and Peyto Lake with winter crampons.

“Kenneth was very knowledgeable about every location, and really made this trip unforgettable. Even went out of his way to drop us off at our hotel back in Calgary. I will definitely recommend this trip to anyone that asks!”

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Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto - Banff first: Cascade, Vermilion, and Castle Mountain views

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing - Peyto Lake Viewpoint: Teardrop Shape and Calm Winter Views

5.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 9 hours · from $42Best value

Winter ice walks at Abraham Lake, viewpoints at Peyto and Bow, plus Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway scenery in one $42 day.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide William. It was a great adventure with a lot of nice places to visit, he always had a sweet little attention for us and was a great guide throughout this journey. I highly recommend this activity.”

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Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields

Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields - Peyto Lake: The Wolf-Shaped Turquoise View