Photo Credit - The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Photo Credit - The Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseLake Louise
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Douglas Leighton - Banff, Alberta
LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA
Population: Approximately 1,000
The Village of Lake Louise is located 55 km. West of Banff. It is a small community surrounded by some of the most scenic mountain landscapes in Banff National Park. Here you will find Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Agnes, Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House, and many other renown and simply spectacular points of interest. Like Banff, the railroad has a history here. It also has a Chateau located on the shores of beautiful Lake Louise. A small "Sampson Mall" provides limited shopping. The Post Hotel serves hardy meals for those looking for something special. We recommend spending a day exploring the area and hope you will also find time to venture over the Great Divide to British Columbia and Yoho National Park to complete a fabulous day of sightseeing.
Activities
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Tour - Jasper to Lake Louise
Brewster Sightseeing
Jasper to Lake Louise with Ice Explorer
Duration: 7 Hours
Departs: 8:00 A.M.
Departs from: Jasper Park Lodge
Operates May to October
Built in 1940, the famous Icefields Parkway links Jasper and Banff National Parks along one of Canada's highest mountain roadways. Climbing from the low valleys to nearly treeline, experience 3 life zones; the montane, the subalpine and the alpine. Along the way make stops at wonderful viewpoints including Athabasca Falls, The Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake. A ride on the Ice Explorer provides an opportunity to walk on a glacier and learn about the history of this very special destination. A gift shop and restaurant and Parks Canada Interpretive Display are available to explore at your leisure. This excursion ends in the beautiful setting of Lake Louise.
Tour - Columbia Icefields
Brewster Sightseeing
Columbia Icefield from Lake Louise with Ice Explorer
Duration: 7 hours
Departs: 10:15 A.M.
Departs From: Chateau Lake Louise
Operates May 01 - October 15
Journey to the Columbia Icefield along the spectacular Icefields Parkway in a Brewster luxury motorcoach. With photographic stops at Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake, head toward the impressive view of the Big Hill. On this guided excursion learn about the unique ecosystem and the creation of the glaciers you experience on the way to the Columbia Icefield. At the Icefields Centre there is time to visit the Glacier Gallery, restaurants and gift shop and take a unique ride on our all-terrain Ice Explorer. Return to Lake Louise in the late afternoon.
Tour - Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls
Brewster Sightseeing
Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls from Lake Louise
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departs: 1:00 P.M.
Departs From: Chateau Lake Louise
Returns To: Chateau Lake Louise
Operates June 15 - September 30
Departing Lake Louise this guided excursion explores the natural attractions of Yoho National Park. Cross the Great Divide to the Spiral Railway Tunnels, where three lines of railway are laid at different elevations to cross the Kicking Horse River on four bridges. Relax and wonder around the trails at Takakkaw Falls, the highest waterfall in Canada before your return trip to Lake Louise.
Activity - Lake Agnes by Horseback
Lake Agnes Tea House Horseback Trail
Known as one of the most popular trails in the Canadian Rockies, the Lake Agnes Tea House ride climbs to an elevation of 7,000 feet where you will have wonderful views of the valley high above Lake Louise.
The trail follows along the tree line of Lake Louise through a large growth of sub alpine forest. As the trail climbs to the Tea House, you will soon view the base of Big Beehive Mountain and Mirror Lake. Following refreshments, return to the Lake Louise stables.
Operation Hours:
Late May / Early June to Late October - Rides Depart at 8:30 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
Offered By: Brewster Stables
Telephone: (403) 762-3473
Transfer - Calgary to Lake Louise
Brewster Sightseeing
Calgary Airport to Lake Louise
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: 12:30 P.M. & 6:30 P.M.
Departs From: Calgary Airport
Sit back and enjoy the 3 hour journey from the Calgary International Airport to your hotel in Lake Louise. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Transfer - Banff to Lake Louise
Brewster Sightseeing
Banff to Lake Louise
Duration: 1 hour
Departs: 3:15 P.M. & 9:00 P.M.
Departs From: Banff Hotels
Sit back and enjoy the 1 hour journey from your Banff hotel to your hotel in Lake Louise. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Transfer - Jasper to Lake Louise
Brewster Sightseeing
Jasper to Lake Louise
Duration: 4 hours
Departs: 12:50 P.M.
Departs From: Jasper Park Lodge
Sit back and enjoy the 4 hour express journey along the scenic Icefileds Parkway from your Jasper hotel to your hotel in Lake Louise. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Transfer - Lake Louise to Calgary
Brewster Sightseeing
Lake Louise to Calgary
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: 6:45 A.M., 10:45 A.M. & 5:15 P.M.
Departs From: Chateau Lake Louise
Sit back and enjoy the 3 hour journey from your hotel in Lake Louise to the Calgary Airport or Downtown Calgary Hotels. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Activity - Ice Explorer
Ice Explorer Ride
Everyone should take a day to explore the Icefields Parkway, the highway that connects Jasper and Lake Louise. This is where you will discover the Athabasca Glacier. Largest of all icefields in the Canadian Rockies, the Columbia Icefield is guarded by 11 of the Rockies' 22 highest peaks. Here, perennial snow accumulates and turns to ice which flows to feed six major outlet glaciers, three of Canada's largest rivers and eventually three oceans. The ice straddles the Continental Divide, two provinces and two national parks. The ice is 365 meters (1,200 feet) thick - about the height of the Empire State Building.
You will travel onto the glacier in a specially designed "Ice Explorer" to a turnaround point atop 333 meters of ice. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket - it may snow at anytime during your 1.5 hour Ice Explorer ride! Tours depart every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the day.
Operating Hours:
April 15 to October 15
April thru September - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
October - 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Offered By: Brewster Sightseeing Tours
Telephone: (877) 423-7433
Transfer - Banff to Lake Louise
Transfer - Banff to Lake Louise
The Mountain Connector operated by SunDog Tours is a reliable, convenient and affordable service that guarantees a no fuss transportation between Banff and Lake Louise.
2009 Operating Hours
May 1 - November 30 - 11:45 A.M., 1:25 P.M., 3:15 P.M., 5:50 P.M., 7:45 P.M., 9:00 P.M.
SunDog Tour Company
Toll Free: 1-888-786-3641
www.sundogtours.com