Lake Louise | Alberta - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 11 Places to Visit in Lake Louise

Region:

Canadian Rockies

Known For:

Lake Louise turquoise waters | Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Victoria Glacier | Canoeing | Ski resort | Iconic mountain scenery

Best For:

Scenic Views | Photography | Hiking | Luxury Mountain Getaways

Iconic Lake Louise

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

You have seen photos of the lake but they haven’t prepared you for how it feels to experience it yourself. Rounding the corner, the sight of the emerald green water and rugged peaks and glaciers hits you viscerally. You’ve never seen anything so dramatically beautiful.

Fairmont Château Lake Louise

History, Selfie Spot, Stay

Featuring breathtaking views of Lake Louise and the surrounding Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

As you wander around the lakeside path, it seems like the whole scene is for you to enjoy. It is a feeling you will remember forever. You will experience the lake by discovering the forest, wildflowers, and birds.

Moraine Lake

Outdoor

Moraine Lake is an iconically jaw-dropping place that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Its waters are the most amazing colour, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glaciers melt.

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

Lake Louise is one of the largest ski resorts in North America and is acclaimed as the #1 Ski Resort in Canada at the prestigious 2019 World Ski Awards. Lake Louise has also been named one of the top three freestyle resorts in the world.

Lake Louise Gondola

Selfie Spot

The Lake Louise Gondola lifts sightseers into the alpine to experience the expansive beauty of Lake Louise, gazing upon the stunning views of Victoria Glacier. Wildlife can be seen from a sightseeing lift.

Bow River Loop Trail

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

To escape from it all, there's no substitute for a simple walk in the woods. Curious explorers who wander beyond the historic Lake Louise Train Station will find an enchanting path leading into the peaceful forest.

Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant

Food

Vintage rail cars, landscaped gardens and turn of the century historic log train station. Nestled in the hamlet of Lake Louise, The Station Restaurant is a step back in time.

Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

Food

Built in 1927 for the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is one of the most historic and famous buildings in the Canadian Rockies. Today, there is still no road access or electricity and the building is in its’ original form.

The Great Divide Dogsledding Tour

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

This 16 km Dogsledding tour takes you through the Continental Divide area, which sits on the Border between Yoho and Banff National Parks and is the largest watershed division of North America. The tour will take you past cascading glaciers and shimmering mountain tops.

TransCanada Highway

Selfie Spot

TransCanada Highway is the fastest way from Calgary to Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise and other gems of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy the fantastic mountain views all the way!