Summer is popular for hiking ... trees to lose their needles in winter—turn yellow. The Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka tour boats, and Banff Upper Hot Springs are all accessible, as are ...

For those itching for a longer nature adventure, Lake Minnewanka is only a short drive ... welcomes visitors year-round, though the summer months between May and October are the most popular.

Lake Minnewanka is conveniently located 6 miles ... and it is much less crowded than during the summer season. One option is Johnston Canyon, a well-maintained, 3.4-mile, out-and-back trail ...