Consolation Lakes

Lake Banff, Alberta, Canada

What to expect

Consolation Lakes offer a moderately graded trail with great views of alpine meadows, towering peaks, and the Quadra Glacier. The hike is suitable for families with children over 5 years old, but children under 8 are not recommended. The trail includes a boulder field and a shoreline with large boulders that may shift underfoot

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Banff With Kids: The Ultimate Family Adventure Guide

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to Consolation Lakes, a 3.6 mile roundtrip trail

Highlights: The kids loved playing on the rocks by the water, and we spent a good chunk of time with the lake almost to ourselves ✨