Join us on a holiday to Lake Louise
Nestled inside Alberta's picturesque Banff National Park, Lake Louise is a superbly scenic hamlet home to the much-photographed glacier-fed lake that the area is best known for.
Often hailed as the jewel in the Canadian Rockies' crown, the lake has long been a focus of day trips to the area, offering a feeling of serenity and epic scenery, with forested peaks and the impressive Victoria Glacier as a backdrop. Join our Canadian Rockies cruise to enjoy the vistas from the water, or try your hand at canoeing or kayaking. In the winter, the frozen lake becomes an ice skating rink, beloved by locals and visitors alike.
For lovers of snow sports, Lake Louise ski holidays are some of the best in Canada, with several resorts across the area, including Lake Louise Ski Resort and Banff Sunshine Village. With its close proximity to some of North America's other top natural sights, a Lake Louise day tour can be combined with trips to destinations like Lake Minnewanka and the Columbia Icefield. Across the border in British Columbia, but a mere 20 miles from Lake Louise, Yoho National Park delights visitors with sights such as Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake.
Things to do at Lake Louise
There are plenty of ways to experience Lake Louise. Here’s where to begin.

Take a walk
The Lake Louise trails are all well-trodden and clearly signposted, and some offer the chance to refuel at a traditional teahouse along the way.

Go boating
From boat trips and canoeing to ice skating in the winter months, you'll find plenty of opportunities to get active amid the stunning scenery.

Try sledding
For a quick thrill, Lake Louise has several dog sledding opportunities, offering everything from a quick 30-minute ride to a whole day of exploring.
Things to do at Lake Louise
Your holiday to the sapphire tides of the lake is sure to be unforgettable. Here are some incredible things to try there.
Food and drink at Lake Louise
Have a bite to eat in a truly unique setting
The Lake Louise Railway Station and Restaurant has converted an old railway car into an elegant dining room, making it one of the unforgettable places to eat a meal.
Holidays in Lake Louise provide the chance to taste the area's unique flavours and dishes, which feature local ingredients such as elk and bison, as well as locally produced craft beers and spirits.
Located in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the Lakeview Lounge restaurant and bar offers the chance to dine while taking in extraordinary views over the lake and the Victoria Glacier.

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