Going West from Calgary along Trans Canada Highway, we enter Canada's first National Park, Banff. Hiking around Banff is always rewarding. ... Minnewanka Lake also has some good hikes around it.. Wich include the gorgeous Johnston Lake. ... Let's go up in the Banff Gondola! Here we have a good view of the Bow Valley, where Bannf is located. Looking South, along the Bow Valley. ...