Lake Louise Canada

Lake Louise Canada, has been named one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations because it is secluded, pristine, cozy and so breathtaking you’ll just want to hug someone to make sure you’re still on earth.

Lake Louise is a beautiful mountain lake in the middle of Banff National Park in the Alberta Rockies region of Alberta, Canada. The lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and at the far end is a large glacier. The lake is quite isolated, but provides a magnificent setting for a luxury resort. The lake is situated 5,670 feet (1,728 m) above sea level and is about 1 1/2 miles (2.4 km) long and 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) wide. Icy, blue-green waters, supplied by melting ice from Victoria Glacier, mirror the surrounding peaks. The lake drains eastward into the Bow River. Scenery and excellent tourist facilities make the area one of the most popular vacation resorts in Canada. The lake was discovered in 1882. It was named for Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Marquess of Lorne, Duke of Argyll, a governor general of Canada.  

 Lake Louise Canada, is 186 KM (120 miles) west of Calgary, and 56 KM (36 miles) west of the town of Banff. Calgary International Airport is a 2 hour drive to Lake Louise. There are several car rental agencies at the airport. Anyone can reach there by car. The main attractions at Lake Louise are the vibrantly colored glacial lakes and Victoria Glacier at the head of Lake Louise. The lakes to stop and explore are: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. On the shores of Lake Louise is The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. During the summer you can canoe on the lake and in the winter months they offer ice skating around the ice castle or horse drawn sleigh rides. Every January there is an international ice carving competition held called Ice Magic. Also Lake Louise Mountain Resort changes with the seasons, a world class ski resort in the winter and a Sightseeing Gondola in the summer. Tourist activity varies according to the season. Spring and summer recreation in the area is walking around the lake on the lakeside path, hiking on mountain trails leading from the lake, and admiring the scenery. During the summer, canoes can be rented and fishing is a popular activity. Lake Louise Canada, is the most recreational place for Canadian people.