| Lake Louise | ||
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| State | Canada | |
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| Region | Alberta | |
| Territory | Alberta Rockies | |
| Altitude | 1,600 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 1.041 (2001) | |
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Lake Louise is a city ofAlberta, in Banff National Park.
To know
Geographical notes
Located near the lake of the same name, which takes its name from the princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the village is 180 km from Calgary. In its surroundings are positioned some of the most beautiful significant peaks of the Canadian Rockies, such as Mount Niblock, Mount Whyte and Mount Temple. Lake Louise is a well-known ski resort, so much so that it is a traditional stop in the Alpine Ski World Cup, generally for quick trials held in November and December.
How to orient yourself
Lake Louise: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- L'Calgary International Airport it is a 2 and a half hour drive from Lake Louise. There are numerous car rental agencies at the airport, but you can also take one of the many shuttles to reach Lake Louise. To book one in advance contact: Brewster Airporter & Resort Connector, Sun Dog Tours or Banff Airporter Inc.
By car
Lake Louise is located 186 km west of Calgary, and 56 km NW of Banff on Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1, Alberta 93).
An alternative from Banff is to take the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A), a slow-speed road with trees on the sides that, although it does not allow you to enjoy clear views of the mountains, offers the possibility of spotting local wildlife such as bears and deer.
Before driving, it is a good idea to check the road bulletin edited by Parks Canada.
By bus
How to get around
What see
The main attractions in Lake Louise are the vibrantly colored glacial lakes and the Victoria Glacier at the head of Lake Louise. Other lakes to see in the area are Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Peyto Lake, all in Banff National Park.
- 1 Lake Louise. Spectacular example of a glacial lake. A must see early in the morning when the light is special and most tourists have not yet arrived.
Events and parties
What to do
The activities to be carried out in the town vary greatly depending on the season. In summer, the main activity is to walk along the edge of the lake, on the mountain paths that start from the lake and lead to magnificent almost untouched scenery. During the summer season canoes can be hired and fishing is also a popular activity. The ski resort remains open and offers the opportunity to enjoy wonderful views from the Gondola (cable car). In winter, of course, the main activities are skiing, snowboarding and all other snow-related winter sports.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Useful information
- 1 Lake Louise Visitor Center, 201 Village Road (near Sampson Mall Lake Louise), ☎ 1 403 522 3833, fax: 1 403-522-1212, @[email protected].
Winter (end of September - end of April) 9: 00-16: 00; Spring (early May - late June) 9: 00-17: 00; Summer (late June - early September) 9: 00-20: 00, Autumn (mid-September): 9: 00-17: 00..
Winter (end of September - end of April) 9: 00-16: 00; Spring (early May - late June) 9: 00-17: 00; Summer (late June - early September) 9: 00-20: 00, Autumn (mid-September): 9: 00-17: 00..| Roads that pass through Lake Louise |
| Kamloops ← Field ← | OR  IS | → Banff → Calgary |
| TERM ← Jasper ← | No.  S. | → Radium Hot Springs → Cranbrook |
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Lake Louise
Commons contains images or other files on Lake Louise
