LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE
Lake Louise Ski Lift & Gondola
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lake Agnes
Trans Canada highway
Lake Agnes
Tea House
Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE
Bow River
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Railway Station
Bus Depot
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Mount Temple
Samson Mall
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Moraine Lake
Icefield s Parkway
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Banff
A stunning show-stopper that simply must be seen to be believed
While many famous locations don ’ t live up to the hype , Lake Louise certainly does . Its sparkling emerald-green water , soaring mountain backdrop , glistening glacier and palatial hotel are totally picture-perfect , whatever the season . By far the best way to immerse yourself in the spectacular landscape is to step out on a hike and Lake Louise has year-round trails for all ability levels , from an easy short stroll to a rigorous mountaintop trek . Alternatively , hire a bike and take the family for a spin along the lake , or climb as many hills as your legs can manage and pedal amongst towering peaks . When snow covers the trails and roads you can try fat biking , a great fun option . During winter , activities include ice skating on the frozen lake to cross-country skiing , sleigh rides , dog sledding and more . A summertime must-do is to hire a canoe from the Lake Louise boathouse and paddle towards the Victoria Glacier . For a bird ’ s eye view , climb aboard the Lake Louise Gondola which crawls up the side of Whitehorn Mountain to a dizzying viewpoint above the valley floor . An alternative option is to hike the scenic 2.2 mile trail to the historic Lake Agnes tea house , where you can reward yourself with tea and scones as well as some truly spectacular alpine views . South of Lake Louise is Moraine Lake , whose brilliant waters are the most amazing colour , a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glaciers melt . Nothing beats just sitting lakeside and soaking up views of the surrounding mountains , waterfalls and rock piles , a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal . The hamlet of Lake Louise itself has a small selection of shops and some incredible restaurants , many of which practise a farm-to-table ethos .
Getting there : Lake Louise is about 40 minutes drive from Banff or 2 hours from Calgary .
Best time to go : The lake is usually frozen from mid-November creating a magical wonderland and doesn ’ t completely thaw until early June . From late June-early September the lake ’ s famous intense turquoise colour emerges , while in autumn the trees produce radiantly coloured leaves .
1 Lake Louise Inn & Post Hotel & Spa 2 Moraine Lake Lodge 3 Fairmont Château Lake Louise
UNMISSABLE LAKE LOUISE EXPERIENCES
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Moraine Lake
LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING LIFT from £ 39
What better way to absorb the panoramic splendour of the majestic Canadian Rockies than upon an open chair or gondola ! Prepare to be thrilled by the beauty of gleaming glaciers , alpine vistas , tranquil crystal lakes and really wild wildlife . The lift takes 15 minutes each way and when your aerial adventure ride concludes , your adventure at the award winning Wildlife Interpretive Centre gets under way .
MOUNTAIN LAKES & WATERFALLS from £ 165 ( including lunch ) Visit the most treasured spots of the Canadian Rockies on this amazing 6½ hour tour through Banff and Yoho National Parks . Experience the evolution of the land and discover how it has shaped the appearance of natural wonders found in these spectacular settings . Highlights of the tour vary according to the season , but may include Moraine Lake , the Valley of the Ten Peaks , Spiral Tunnels and Takakkaw Falls .
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DISCOVERY TOUR from £ 249 ( including lunch ) This one way journey from Lake Louise to Jasper travels along Canada ’ s most scenic mountain roadway , the Icefields Parkway , a route to over one hundred visible glaciers , turquoise lakes and rushing waterfalls . At the Columbia Icefield , step onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier in the Ice Explorer and later , visit the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk , an observation platform which extends out over the Sunwapta Valley .
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