Exploring Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Alberta

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Take in amazing lake views and stop to enjoy the local tea houses when in season.

Lake Louise is one of the most photographed lakes in Canada, with reason. Many tourist walk the paved path round and head home. They miss out though.

Hiking to the various tea houses surrounding the lake is a must. An easy 2 mile hike from the lake lies a tea house perched on a hill in a tight cirque of peaks. Mirror Lake, at the foot of the Big Beehive, shows reflections of the peaks that surround it.

Unfortunately during the fall, the tea houses are closed. But, this doesn't warrant skipping the hike. Pack your own tea, and enjoy the porch of the tea house with out the crowds.

The impressive peaks and lakes of the area are not to be missed. Worth every step of the hike you'll be blown away by the place.

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Sami Smith

Exploring Lake Louise

08/31/22

If you’re in Banff, you better add this place to your list! Get there early, the parking lot does fill up pretty fast for obvious reasons! The view of the lake with the giant mountains behind it is picture perfect every time

5.0

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Kelly Drake

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Exploring Lake Louise

10/02/21

Beautiful lake, but crowded with tourists taking photos. Wish we had more time to do all of the hikes in the area. We did schedule high tea at the chateau after doing the easy walking trail around the lake.

5.0

Andy

Exploring Lake Louise

10/22/20

This was one of the best lakes in alberta, and probably one of the most photographed and stopped at. It would be great to get a sunrise photo.

5.0

Nick Palastro

Exploring Lake Louise

08/08/20

You cannot visit the Canadian Rockies on vacation and skip over Lake Louise. Yes, it is overly crowded but there is a reason. It is magnificent. In bright sunlight the lake seems to glow in color while the surrounding mountains tower over you with their glaciers. To get away from the crowds, there are doable day hikes all throughout the area and to finish the day off you're able to grab dinner at the many restaurants nearby. There are days worth of activities just within Lake Louise itself so go for it, spend a few days here, and indulge yourself!

5.0

Elena P

Exploring Lake Louise

07/24/20

This is probably the most iconic lake in Canada and it definitely lives up to the hype! It's a great place to spend the day and explore the area.

5.0

Zielono Mi

Exploring Lake Louise

08/02/19

You can walk on a shore of the lake. Very easy walk takes about 30 minutes from where you can see beautiful rocks formations !

4.0

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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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