Top 5 Things to Do in Lake Louise

Lake Louise. A beautiful, yet, quiet resort perfect for hiking with the family. This little hamlet is just off in the Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta. It is known to have such a unique view of the glacier-like mountains that border the bright turquoise lake that is lit up by the sunlight seeping between the mountains.

There are hiking trails that surround the mountain leading to an amazing bird’s-eye view of the whole resort at the peak.

Lake Louise offers many great activities that will surely bring fun to the family and is definitely one of the places you should add to your bucket list!

1. Driving through the Bow Valley Parkway

This route is an alternative road the connects Banff and Lake Louise. Known to be a scenic route, it is also only 30-miles long. This route presents much wildlife- such as deer, black bears, sheep, goats, and the like- as the route doesn’t have any fences nor barriers guarding the road (so always be cautious!). Since this is a scenic route, there are bound to be many spots perfect for taking photos. The best spots to stop along the way are 1) Storm Mountain Lookout; 2) Johnston Canyon; 3) Castle Mountain Lookout; and 4) Muleshoe. Although all of these places are spread out within the 30-mile drive, you might take longer to arrive at Lake Louise due to the shock and awe from this route.

2. The Scenic Gondola Ride

Ride the gondola ride found at Lake Louise and take a gander at a high-vantage ride of the beautiful landscape. The gondola offers a 360-degrees view throughout the ride. What makes the gondola ride so special is that there is a higher chance to view grizzly bears, usually with their cubs roaming the lands, without having to disturb their day. Once you reach the end of the ride, you will be at the top of a mountain that offers a bird’s-eye view of pretty much everything from here, so get ready and take as many photos while you are there.

3. The Bow River Loop

To get to the Bow River Loop, it is an easy flat-road walk from Lake Louise. The river’s length is about 4.5 miles that starts from Bow Glacier to Wapta Icefield and flows through the Hudson Bay. Along the trail from Lake Louise to the Bow River Loop, there are many beautiful growing wildly all over the place. The Bow River Loop is famously known for being a bike trail. It may seem dangerous, but due to being flat ground, the road is safe for kids to ride their bikes along the river trail without the fear of steep elevations.

4. The Settling and Wonderous Lake Louise itself

Care to take a hike to Lake Louise and just rest and appreciate the view of the Canadian wonder? Well get ready and pack your stuff and ready yourself to have a family outing here. Lake Louise has many spots where you and the family can just relax and chill whilst enjoying the scenery. This turquoise lake is, of course, the main attraction of Banff National Park, so expect to find many tourists during the season. One of the most common things to do in Lake Louise is to take a ride on a canoe and experience a calming sense in the middle of the lake.

5. Comfortable Lake Houses

Feel tired and want to rest after all the time from hiking and sight-seeing? Well, get ready to relax at a warm and comfy lake house. The Post Hotel & Spa is a famous lake house not so far from the Lake Louise and beside the Bow River Loop. It may seem like a place that would be overcrowded due to the Lake House being close by, but the lake house brings a calm yet soothing feel within. The Fairmount Chateau is also another amazing lake house the is closer to the Lake Louise than the Post Hotel & Spa. The Fairmount is placed at an elevated area that has a beautiful view of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier. All of the lake houses found near Lake Louise are world-class and worth going around the world just to experience it all.