TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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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.
Late in the day, with the glowing sun dropping behind Mount Victoria, it is quiet and still.
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Featuring breathtaking views of Lake Louise and the surrounding Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The original hotel was gradually developed at the turn of the 20th century by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was thus “kin” to its predecessors, the Banff Springs Hotel and the Château Frontenac in Quebec City.
The hotel was first conceived by the railway as a vacation destination to lure rich travellers into taking trains and heading West.
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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.
The view across the lake toward the Fairmont Chateau and Lake Louise Ski Resort is beautiful, especially in the evening light.
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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.
Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. Sit lakeside and absorb the sights and pure mountain air, or explore further by canoeing and hiking.
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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.
The resort is known for its spectacular scenery and versatile terrain.
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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.
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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.
The Bow River Trail winds along the forested shores of the valley’s namesake river and crosses a wooden bridge for a 6.9 km loop.
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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.
What used to be a bustling train stop is now a cozy place to stop in and enjoy a relaxing meal with such specialties as bison burgers, salmon, and Alberta beef tenderloin.
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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.
It was built for the enjoyment of their guests at the Chateau Lake Louise. The materials for the building were pack-horsed in and sourced from the area. Food supplies were brought in by pack-horse, with staff riding in every day.
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. The tour guides are there to share their stories and knowledge about the park, the local wildlife you may spot along the way, and their dog team.
The sleds are booked out individually, giving you a private experience to enjoy the stunning scenery and exhilarating experience. Taking a private dog sledding tour through some of the most beautiful winter mountains in the World is certainly a bucket list experience that the Kigmik Dog Sled Tour is excited to invite you to.
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