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Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake is the ideal day trip (and quite popular in the summer!)
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Johnson Lake Details
Johnson Lake is the ideal day trip (and quite popular in the summer!). Located just east of Banff, the recreation area at the lake offers a beach, canoe launch, and picnic tables. During the summer months you will find life guards on duty at the beach as well, as this lake tends to be warmer than the rest. (Although, when talking glacier lakes, that's not saying much!) You can find Johnson Lake off of the Lake Minnewanka Loop Road and near by Two Jack Lakeside Campground should you be interested in spending the night.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Johnson Lake
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0.3 mi away
Johnson Lake
Walk through the forest before arriving at the far end of the lake.
0.3 mi away
Johnson Lake
A three-kilometer trail will loop you around Johnson Lake.
0.4 mi away
Water Tower
If you're looking for a nearly-impossible climb during your ride, look no further than the Water Tower trail.
1.8 mi away
Tunnel Bench Loop
This trail rides the gamut and yields spectacular views.
1.8 mi away
Tunnel Mountain Village I
This camping site is within 8 kilometers (5 miles) of downtown Banff.
