Two Jack Lake
A small lake on the Minnewanka Loop whose still surface mirrors the peaks of Mount Rundle. It is one of Banff's most popular sunrise viewpoints.
Two Jack Lake lies south of Lake Minnewanka beside the Minnewanka Loop, about 12 km from Banff town. Its surface is smaller and calmer than Lake Minnewanka's. On calm mornings it fully reflects the sloping flanks of Mount Rundle. A few pines on an island in the lake make a classic foreground, drawing many photographers who wait there before sunrise. The lakeshore has picnic areas, canoe launch points and a campground, and boating is available in summer. The full loop is about 24 km and can be combined with Lake Minnewanka. Parts of the loop close in winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Minnewanka
- Banff Hoodoos Viewpoint
- Tunnel Mountain
- Bow Falls
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Banff Town
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)