Lake Louise is world famous for
its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing
. Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of jaw-dropping sights and adventures, Lake Louise is a rare place that must be experienced to be believed.
Is Lake Louise in British Columbia or Alberta?
Lake Louise (named Ho-run-num-nay (Lake of the Little Fishes) by the Stoney Nakota First Nations people) is a glacial lake within Banff National Park in
Alberta, Canada
. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Hamlet of Lake Louise and the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).
What is Lake Louise used for?
It is a famous tourist resort and recreation centre (notably for
hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing
), made accessible by its location at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway (east-west) and the Icefields Parkway (north-south).
Can I swim in Lake Louise?
Technically yes, you can swim at Lake Louise, but it probably won't be for long
. The water temperature rarely gets above 4°C, meaning you only have about 15 minutes or so until you start to become hypothermic.
What's under Lake Louise?
Seeing the underwater ghost town
Minnewanka Landing
is now located 18 meters (60 ft) below the lake's surface. The glacier-fed and icy waters of Lake Minnewanka have fortunately preserved the town well.
Who owns Lake Louise?
Charlie Locke
purchased the resort in the 80s. Under the banner of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), Locke's collection of ski resorts expanded to eight across the country.
Why is Lake Louise water so blue?
Shrinking glaciers change lakes
Fine rock dust, produced by massive glaciers rubbing against bedrock, stays suspended in the water, reflecting light and creating the turquoise colours
that Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are known for.
Is Lake Louise safe?
Outside the Lake Louise Ski Resort boundary lies dangerous, unpatrolled areas and the backcountry of Banff National Park
. Traveling in these areas is hazardous, and those leaving the Ski Resort boundary do so at their own risk and must be prepared to travel on their own terms.
Do fish live in Lake Louise?
There are small fish that survive year round in the lake
, such as Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Mountain Whitefish. Water from Lake Louise eventually ends up across the country in Hudson Bay, which is part of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Can you drink the water from Lake Louise?
A boil water advisory remains in effect for the village of Lake Louise. LAKE LOUISE –
A boil water advisory remains in place for the village of Lake Louise until Parks Canada is confident the water is safe
.
How much does it cost to go to Lake Louise?
| Fares | Adult (18 – 64 years) $10 | Senior (65+ years) $5 | Youth (13 – 17 years) $5 | Child (0 – 12 years) Free |
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What animals live in Lake Louise?
- Bighorn sheep.
- Grizzly bear or Black bear.
- Moose.
- Elk (Wapiti)
- Cougar.
- Lynx.
- Wolf.
- Coyote.
How early should you go to Lake Louise?
During the summer, when is the best time of day to visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake? Parking is limited at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In order to avoid peak times, we recommend that you plan your trip to arrive
before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Consider leaving your car behind for a seamless, hassle-free trip.
Can you kayak in Lake Louise?
You are permitted to bring your own canoe or kayak to Lake Louise
, but there is no public boat launch. That means the vast majority of visitors will have to rent canoes from the boat dock at Lake Louise.
Does Lake Louise freeze in winter?
Lake Louise is frozen on average from mid-November until it is completely thawed in early June
. It is still a gorgeous site with its gigantic white blanket of snow against the backdrop of the glacier and the mountains, topped off with a brilliant blue sky (depending on the weather)!
Is Lake Louise open?
Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Lakeshore are
open year-round
. The 13 km road to Moraine Lake opens the Tuesday after Victoria Day in mid-May and closes the Tuesday after Canadian Thanksgiving in mid-October.
How deep is Lake Louise in Canada?
230′
Can you skate on Lake Louise?
Nothing!
It's completely free to skate on Lake Louise
. In fact, this is one of the best free things to do in Banff National Park in winter!
How long are the runs at Lake Louise?
| Vertical Rise: 991 metres (3250 feet) | Top Elevation: 2637 metres (8650 feet) | Skiable Area 1700 hectares (4200 acres) | Longest Run: 8 kilometres (5 miles) | Number Of Runs 164 named runs across four mountain faces |
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How many people can ski at Lake Louise?
| Lake Louise Ski Resort | Runs 145 | Longest run 8 km (5 mi) | Lift system 8 lifts: – 2 surface lifts – 1 triple – 1 fixed-grip quad – 4 high-speed lifts – 1 six-passenger gondola | Lift capacity more than 14,000 skiers/hr |
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Is Lake Louise part of RCR?
RCR previously operated Fortress Mountain Resort, Lake Louise Mountain Resort
, Wintergreen Ski Area and West Louise Lodge. On December 29, 2011, RCR purchased Kicking Horse Mountain Resort from original developer Ballast Nedam.
Can you live in Lake Louise?
Not just anyone can live in Lake Louise,
a need to reside has to be proven
. Basically you have to work in the park to live here. There are very few amenities in Lake Louise. There are not stores you can just run out to when you need to pick something up.
Does Lake Louise have a town?
| Lake Louise | Area code(s) 403, 587 | Highways Hwy 1 (TCH) |
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Why is Banff so cold?
The winter air in Banff and Lake Louise tends to be cold and dry
, but it is warmer than similar mountainous areas in Alberta due to the Chinook winds. The peaks and ski hills receive large amounts of snow, while the town of Banff normally gets a moderate amount and the hamlet of Lake Louise gets a little more.
