Lake Louise

There's a reason why Lake Louise is Canada's most famous lakeside destination. With its crystal-clear waters, snow-capped mountains and canopied forests, this vast lake in Banff National Park is truly a sight to behold. Visitors can rent a kayak and paddle out to the sandstone monoliths of Moraine Lake, explore the abundant wildlife at the Lake Louise Bird Observatory or simply wander along the water's edge.
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Top attractions in Lake Louise

Lake Louise
1. Lake Louise
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
Moraine Lake
2. Moraine Lake
4.8
(3083)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Dramatic, glacier-fed lake with a distinctive blue-green color, plus hiking trails & a canoe dock.
Peyto Lake
3. Peyto Lake
4.9
(860)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Unique glacier-fed waterway in a valley known for its bright turquoise water & scenic beauty.
Fairmont Château Lake Louise
4. Fairmont Château Lake Louise
4.6
(18448)
Hotel
Sights & Landmarks
Posh lakefront hotel with multiple dining options & outdoor activities, plus an indoor pool & a spa.
Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola
5. Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola
4.7
(5322)
Ski resort
Transportation
Large ski resort with many year-round recreational activities, plus eateries & shops.
The Lake Louise Ski Resort Daycare
6. The Lake Louise Ski Resort Daycare
4.3
(10)
Day care center
Outdoor Activities
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Other notable attractions

Lake Agnes
Lake
Outdoor Activities
This high-elevation lake may be small but is famous for its awe-inspiring scenery.
Plain of Six Glaciers
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
Scenic hiking trail in Banff National Park amid peaks & glaciers, with a seasonal Swiss teahouse.
Lake Louise Visitor Centre
Visitor center
Fairview Lookout
Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
Lake Louise
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
Sentinel Pass
Hiking area
Outdoor Activities
Challenging hiking trail offers sweeping views of Larch Valley, Paradise Valley & Moraine Lake.
The Beehive
Mountain peak
Outdoor Activities
9,500-ft. peak & provincial border in the Rocky Mountains, named for its resemblance to a beehive.
Samson Native Gallery
Artistic handicrafts
Museums
The Beehive
Mountain peak
Outdoor Activities
9,500-ft. peak & provincial border in the Rocky Mountains, named for its resemblance to a beehive.
Mount Temple
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Rocky Mountains peak in Banff National Park offering several climbing & scrambling routes.

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Q&A about Lake Louise

We were meant to go in July from Australia, this was my itinerary (by no means an expert on West Coast of Canada!
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Elenor Sawayn
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Vancouver: Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge (just before sunset), Chinatown BBQ Banff: Banff Upper Hot Springs, Bear Street Tavern for pizza
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Weather in Lake Louise

Here's the historical average temperature in Lake Louise over a full year based on data compiled by NASA: for more details by month, see the weather in Lake Louise in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, or December
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