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Each twist and turn of the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive brings new vistas and hidden delights into view. Leafy corners, lakeview lookouts, remnants of an old mining town and the spectacular rocky causeway above Lake Minnewanka are just a few of the treasures packed into this 24 km loop.

Photos: Vlad Umnov, Google Street View

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