Johnson Lake

Lake Alberta, Alberta, Canada

What to expect

Johnson Lake is a lake located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The lake is surrounded by rugged skylines of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain, and its shores are home to wildflowers of every color. The lake has a 3 km loop trail that offers a choice of upper and lower trails, providing opportunities for iconic photos and views of ancient hoodoos and a century-old mountain cabin. Johnson Lake is one of the warmer lakes in the Canadian Rockies, making it perfect for swimmers, canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boarders. The surrounding hills provide shelter from the wind, and the lake is also a popular spot for ice skating in winter. The lake is suitable for families with small children, and its gentle shoreline and sandy bottom make it an ideal spot for a casual paddling experience or a relaxing afternoon swim

Plan your family visit to the Johnson Lake with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went standup paddle boarding at Johnson Lake, enjoying the stunning views of the Cascade mountains and Mount Rundle. We learned the basics of water safety and paddleboarding techniques

Highlights: The kids loved standup paddle boarding at Johnson Lake, especially the stunning views of the Cascade mountains and Mount Rundle. They also enjoyed learning the basics of water safety and paddleboarding techniques ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked a short distance along the lake

Highlights: What we and especially the kids really enjoyed was, when we looked out over Vermilion Lakes we saw a huge long train go by ✨