Lake Minnewanka Underwater Ghost Town
The submerged ruins of an old resort hotel, accessible only by scuba gear, lie beneath Alberta's Lake Minnewanka.

πŸ“œ Submerged resort village, now a unique dive site.
πŸ” Formed after the construction of the Cascade dam in 1941, submerging Minnewanka Landing.

Why Go

🀿 Explore well-preserved underwater structures like hotel foundations, wharves, and houses.
🧊 Glacier-fed, ice-cold waters contribute to excellent preservation.
🏞️ Offers a unique historical perspective, including ancient indigenous campsites.
πŸ‘₯ Popular destination attracting thousands of divers annually.

Why Avoid

πŸ₯Ά Requires specialized scuba gear and tolerance for freezing water temperatures.

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Consult Parks Canada for detailed dive site information.

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