If you visit Banff, then you should take a little time and drive up the road towards L.
Minnewanka. Just before you get to the lake, there is a trail head for hiking up Cascade
Mountain. After about a 1/2 hour uphill hike, you'll find an old abandoned coal mine. You
can walk out on the left over tailings as they are devoid of vegetation. You'll be rewarded
with a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. Minnewanka is nestled just beneath Mount
Inglismaldie which is part of the Fairholme Range in the Canadian Rockies.