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A rustic tea house sits on the shore of Lake Agnes, an isolated glacial lake in Banff National Park.
Towering peaks, glaciated valleys, and crystal clear water draw thousands of visitors a year to the shores of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. A short hike takes you beyond the crowds up to Lake Agnes, a beautiful valley surrounded by jagged peaks and golden Larch trees.
At the foot of Lake Agnes sits a beautiful historic log cabin that serves an amazing variety of global tea and handmade foods, the Lake Agnes Tea House. Cash-only transactions, Canadian and US dollars are accepted.
The hike begins at 6000 feet in elevation, is 2.5 miles in each direction, and gains 1300 vertical feet. This is a non-technical trail so any comfortable footwear for walking or hiking will be sufficient. The trail is well-maintained and well-traveled, but the climb is fairly strenuous considering how short the distance is. Around the halfway point is a small pull-off for Mirror Lake which makes a great place to rest and hydrate if need be!
Keep in mind that the Canadian Rockies are very much an alpine climate so bring warm clothes even in the summer months, as the weather can change in an instant. You will be within shouting distance of massive glaciers and ice fields, so even if it seems warm and calm at the trailhead, it can be quite cold at Lake Agnes!
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