Boating, Canoeing & Fishing
Canoeing on Chief Hector Lake
There is Canoeing available 50 feet from the
Lodge on it's own private Chief Hector Lake, along with awesome
fishing. Bring your own boat (no motors allowed), canoe or kayak, or rent a canoe
from Nakoda Lodge.
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Canoe Rentals are available at Nakoda Lodge for $25 per hour. Please inquire at the Front Desk. |
Whitewater Rafting
And of course, the very popular Whitewater Rafting
offered by
Chinook Rafting, located right on the grounds of The Nakoda
Lodge. This wet, fun filled adventure offers everything from peaceful,
tranquil floats to high energy, high excitement rafting experiences. You
choose your adventure level!
Fishing on Chief Hector Lake
Chief Hector Lake provides outstanding fishing. The lake has been stocked with two thousand Rainbow Trouts of assorted sizes (minimum 14 inches) on June 15, 2008. The lake is privately owned and a day license is required for all fishermen.
Catch-and-release fishing applies.
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Fishing Licenses are sold at the Front Desk at Nakoda Lodge. Cost is $25 per day per person/rod. Children under 12 are free. |
Some of the nearby lakes and rivers that will entice
boaters and fishers of all sorts including Ice Fishing enthusiasts are:
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The Bow River
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Lake Minnewanka (Banff National Park)
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Spray Lakes
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Ghost Reservoir
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Lac Des Arcs
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Barrier Lake
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Goat Pond
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Gap Lake
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Vermillion Lakes (Banff National Park)
Most locals here practice catch and release, and
with some species (like the bull trout in the Bow River) the fish must be set
free in order to maintain the population. It's always a good idea to
check the regulations before heading to the water. To find out about
what flies are hatching, and what the fish are biting on - a visit to
the local fly shop is a must.
Local outfitters will lead the way to where the fish are. A variety of
trip lengths will satisfy every fisher - half-day to multi-day trips are
easily available from Canmore's guides. Lessons will help get beginners
into the rhythm before taking to the river. A common sight at the local
fly shop in summer is watching new fly fishers casting on the lawn.
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