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Lake Minnewanka Road | 7.4 km from Banff townsite, Banff National Park, Alberta, CanadaMap
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  • SeniorTravelerTF
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    Outstanding, haunting history

    An easy trail that leads through the former mining town of Lower Bankhead. Outstanding descriptive signs along the way tell about the mining, town and the people. Machinery, buildings, slag heaps, p...

    Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023
  • Vincent C
    Vincent C
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    OK

    This was an informative hike. But not a lot to see when we went as it was a cloudy day. The hike was easy.

    Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
  • Julia H
    Julia H
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    Banff Ghost Town

    The views were stunning and seeing the original architecture was simply unreal. The church steps were hard to find, as they are on a path near the parking lot, but overall an amazing time.

    Reviewed on May 24, 2023
  • CatherineW212
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    Interesting view a the past

    We found this quite by accident but found it very interesting to see the foundations of the coal mine workings that were supported by this town for just Twenty years. It is very peaceful now but I c...

    Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
  • ldunwoody
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    Mosquitos live in the old ghost town

    Bankhead itself was lovely - lots of information about the old town. However, the mosquitos get 1 star. No matter how tough you think you are, use bug spray! Due to the lower, swampy elevation, th...

    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022
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