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  Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada - Canadian Rockies Vacation Destination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Lake Louise is 2.4 km long, 500 m wide and 90 m deep and resides within Banff National Park a picturesque thirty-minute drive west of Banff.
The lake, fed by glacial meltwater, reaches a maximum surface temperature of 9 degrees Celsius in August and is frozen from November until June.
Lodging in Lake Louise is limited in comparison and consists mostly of hotel suites with a very limited supply of condo and cabin style units often ideal for families.
www.ultimaterockies.com /destinations/lake_louise.html   (1553 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Louise is just a 40 minute drive northwest of Banff, and being smaller makes the wild moose, elk, deer, bears and other large mammals a little more obvious.
Lake Louise is much cozier and less commercial than Banff; it feels like the doorway to the ruggedness of the Rockies on both sides of the Albert-British Columbia border.
Lake Louise itself has two parts: the townsite in the Bow River Valley, and the famous Lake itself on a plateau up the road.
www.transcanadahighway.com /Alberta/LakeLouise.htm   (143 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com Lake Louise, Alberta's The Lake
The lake is surrouned by several mountains, a glacier, and of course the Chateau Lake Louise.
This lake, near the top of Mt St Piran, is a 3.4 kilometre hike above Lake Louise and is named after Lady Agnes Macdonald, wife of the Canadian prime minister at the time the railroad was built.
This lake is at the southwest end of the Valley of Ten Peaks, nestled between four glaciers.
www.transcanadahighway.com /alberta/LakeLouise-TheLake.htm   (519 words)

  
 Lake Louise - banff National Park, Alberta Canada
The shoreline of Lake Louise in the early morning....
Lake Louise is home to one of North America's finest downhill ski areas, and has numerous hiking and walking trails.
The Village of Lake Louise is on the Trans-Canada Highway fifty-seven kilometers (thirty-five miles) west of banff.
www.discoverlakelouise.com   (287 words)

  
 Lake Louise, Canada
However, in honor of Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Governor-General of Canada, the name was soon changed to Lake Louise.
Well-known from many picture postcards, Lake Louise is a starting point for some rewarding walks, the best of which perhaps being that to the Plain of Six Glaciers, which will take a total of some five hours.
Lake Louise ski hill is one of the two leading ski resorts in Banff National Park.
www.planetware.com /canada/lake-louise-cdn-ab-abbll.htm   (613 words)

  
 Lake Louise, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The hamlet of Lake Louise is located beside the Trans-Canada Highway, 180 km (112 miles) west of Calgary.
The background of Lake Louise is filled with views of several snow-capped mountains including Mount Temple (3543 m / 11,692 ft), Mount Whyte (2983 m / 9,844 ft) and Mount Niblock (2976 m / 9,820 ft).
On the eastern shore of the lake is Chateau Lake Louise, an elegant four star hotel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Louise,_Alberta   (530 words)

  
 Lake Louise, Alberta | Ski Canada - Winter travel specialists for groups and individuals
The Lake Louise area has excellent expert runs and is also popular with freeriders and snowboarders because of its steep terrain and large bowls.
The Lake Louise ski area was rated the most scenic resort in North America in the 2003 reader resort survey in SKI Magazine, as well as second for value.
Not only is the scenery in Lake Louise some of the most stunning in the world, but the accomodations are also some of the finest to be found.
www.ski-canada.com /resorts/lakelouise.html   (441 words)

  
 Lake Louise, Alberta - PopularCities.com
The lower village of Lake Louise is south of the Trans-Canada Highway in the Bow River valley.
The Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper is 230km of unsurpassed scenery.
Banff and Lake Louise are most tranquil in the in-between seasons of spring and late fall.
www.popularcities.com /cityguides/12125.htm   (5016 words)

  
 Lake Louise Online
Lake Louise -- it is Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness," set amid grandiose walls of ice and sheets of rock in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, shimmering like an emerald jewel.
Lake Louise is home to one of North America's finest downhill skiing areas, and the region abounds with spectacular scenery, from glaciers to waterfalls.
The village of Lake Louise is on the Trans-Canada Highway fifty-seven kilometres (thirty-five miles) west of Banff.
www.canadianrockies.net /lakelouise/index.html   (188 words)

  
 Lake Louise, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada
Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, the village of Lake Louise is surrounded by some of the most majestic mountain peaks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and is amongst the most beautiful areas in all of Canada.
Location: The Village of Lake Louise is located in Banff National Park, approximately 115 miles (184 Km) west of Calgary, and 35 miles (58 Km) west of the town of Banff in Alberta, on the Trans-Canada Highway 1.
The Village of Lake Louise is located in Banff National Park, approximately 115 miles (184 Km) west of Calgary, and 35 miles (58 Km) west of the town of Banff in Alberta, on the Trans-Canada Highway 1.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=4005   (1517 words)

  
 Lake Louise (Alberta) Vacation Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This is lake Louise as seen from the Chateau.
After hiking to the end of the lake and part way up the mountain you can return or climb to the top of the Beehive via the tea-house (steep climb) or by the back, sloping, side of the beehive.
Lake Agnes is a 3.4km (one way) hike from Chateau Lake Louise.
sca.uwaterloo.ca /~praetzel/BC-trip2/Louise.html   (271 words)

  
 lake louise - alberta
Mount Norquay soaring high above the town of Banff - Sunshine Village with its huge powder bowls and sunny slopes - Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in north America with over 4,200 acres of skiable domain, a vertical rise of 1000 meters and 4 mountain faces.
Ski magazine ranked Lake Louise in the top 5 North American resorts with Gold Medals for accommodation, snow quality, terrain, challenge, lift system, short lift queues, value for money.
Lake Louise is relatively quiet but ice skating and a disco night are available.
website.lineone.net /~euroski/lake.htm   (341 words)

  
 Travel for Kids: Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Louise is without doubt one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
Chateau Lake Louise – Another of the spectacular Canadian Pacific railways grand hotels, this one is French chateau in style, beautifully blending elegance with a mountain lodge theme.
The area around Moraine Lake is one of the prettiest places in Canada and there are lots of trails to choose from.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Alberta/lakelouise.htm   (653 words)

  
 Lake Louise Hotels: Cheap hotels in Lake Louise, Alberta
Surrounded by mountain peaks and sparkling lakes, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a village of cedar chalets and heritage log cabins is connected by...
Lake Louise, the 'Jewel in the Rockies', is quite simply an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Lake Louise also has the advantage of warm American hospitality, bringing with it smiles and friendly customer service.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/North-America/Canada/Alberta/Lake-Louise/Lake-Louise--Hotel.html   (402 words)

  
 RSN Alberta - Lake Louise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Located in the heart of Canada's Banff National Park, Lake Louise ski area is widely regarded as one of the most scenic mountain resorts in North America, if not the entire world.
Lake Louise is the largest ski area in Canada with 4,000 acres of skiable terrain.
Lake Louise ski area is located in Banff National Park, 55 km (34 miles) west of Banff, and 177 km (110 miles) west of Calgary via TransCanada Highway 1.
www.rsn.com /cams/0,,DETAIL=louise,00.html?rsn_ref=GCN   (209 words)

  
 Lake Louise Accommodations: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise Hotel
Lake Louise Hotel, elegant and polished yet relaxed and inviting, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise accommodations strive to live up to the natural wonder with whom we share our name.
Situated on the banks of a breathtaking lake with the majestic Rocky Mountains providing an astounding backdrop, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise combines beautiful scenery with unrivaled service to make your stay a moment to cherish.
Only a two hours drive west from Calgary, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is enveloped by some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet and is situated within UNESCO World Heritage Site Rocky Mountain Parks.
www.fairmont.com /lakelouise   (552 words)

  
 Lake Louise Inn - Lake Louise, Alberta - Atlific Hotels and Resorts
Lake Louise Inn is the ideal year round mountain resort, located in Banff National Park, a World Heritage Site.
Lake Louise is an area as rich in wilderness as it is in minutes.
Lake Louise Inn is comprised of 232 guest rooms spread over a five building complex on 8.5 acres of land.
www.atlific.com /properties/lake_louise_inn.aspx   (329 words)

  
 Lake Louise Travel Guide:Lake Louise, Alberta, hotels, restaurants, activities & attractions
Lake Louise Alberta, the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" is only 57 km (35 miles) from Banff.
As Canada's largest ski area, Lake Louise is famous for downhill skiing, but also offers some of the Rockies best hiking and cross-country ski trails.
Known as the Lake of the Little Fishes to the Stoney Indians, in 1884 Lake Louise was named in honor of Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria.
lakelouise.explored.ca   (382 words)

  
 Lake Louise Alberta Hotels Resorts Accommodations Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise
Nestled on the shores of world famous Lake Louise and boasting stunning views of the Victoria Glacier and surrounding mountains, the chateau style resort is a destination in itself.
Visitors to Lake Louise numbered no more than one hundred in a summer season and were mainly climbers, artists and scenery photographers.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is beautifully suited for a second century of elegant hospitality in extraordinary surroundings.
www.accommodationscanada.com /chateaulakelouise.html   (460 words)

  
 Lake Louise by Good Earth Travel Adventures
Lake Louise and Banff Getaway — a popular trip featuring the beauty of both Lake Louise and Banff while staying at the Canadian Rockies' most famous resort hotels.
Lake Louise, Canada is so many things: a turquoise lake named after a princess, one of North America's biggest ski resort and a Chateau nicknamed “Diamond in the Wilderness.” Lake Louise, Canada is indeed a jewel hidden within Banff National Park’s vast landscape.
Located a short drive from Lake Louise, Canada is the famous Kicking Horse river, offering thrilling but not intimidating Class II and III rapids in the Upper Canyon.
www.goodearthtravel.com /lake_louise.htm   (534 words)

  
 Cottages in Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Louise is a prime winter destination - with many outdoor enthusiasts enjoying the awesome skiing and snowmobiling experiences the region has to offer.
Every year Alberta welcomes new visitors and new residents - people that are interested in experiencing the Alberta way of life, and more specifically living in or vacationing in Lake Louise.
Home owners throughout the country and in places like Lake Louise are selling their rural and urban homes to invest in cottage properties.
www.realestateproperty.ca /secure/cottages/alberta/lake_louise.html   (349 words)

  
 Lake Louise - World Snowboard Guide
Lake Louise is widely rated as one of Canada’s best resorts and feels more like a European resort than most in Canada.
Lake Louise is also located close to the smaller resorts of Sunshine and Mt Norquay with all three sharing a joint lift pass.
Facilities in Louise are a bit on the dull side, but overall with Banff as an alternative this is a great destination for all.
www.worldsnowboardguide.com /resorts/Canada/Alberta/LakeLouise   (272 words)

  
 Banff Sightseeing - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Awestruck by the colour of the lake's waters and the beauty of the mountains surrounding it, Tom Wilson named the jewel Emerald Lake.
The village of Lake Louise is just off of the Trans-Canada Highway fifty-seven kilometres (thirty-five miles) west of Banff, and the lake itself is another five kilometres (three miles) from the village at the end of Lake Louise Drive.
Hikers can continue on beyond the lake on a trail that climbs glacial moraine to the Plain of Six Glaciers, a five-hour return trip that is considered by many to be one the best hikes in the Canadian Rockies.
www.canadianrockies.net /lakelouise/lakeloui.html   (387 words)

  
 Restaurants and Dining in Lake Louise, Alberta
For dinner in The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (522-3511 for reservations at all its restaurants), the most elegant dining room is the Edelweiss ($$$), serving entrees such as salmon and duckling.
Lake Louise Station (522-2600; $$–$$$) is a restored railway station with views of the mountains and freight trains that rumble past.
The menu is quite extensive, with pastas, lamb, Alberta steaks and fresh salmon, among other dishes.
www.skisnowboard.com /lakelouise/dining.html   (532 words)

  
 Post Hotel - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada - Superb Photos, Independent Review and Exclusive Online Specials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Alberta may be flyover country to the urban leisure traveler, and coastal folk who ski are apt to check out Whistler or Tahoe, even Park City or Vail before venturing this far into Western Canada.
That’s their loss, though, and that many more available rooms around Lake Louise, the jewel of the Canadian Rockies, in the heart of the picturesque Banff National Park.
It’s a skier’s paradise, to be sure, but Lake Louise is no less appealing in the off-season, and rates are lower.
www.tablethotels.com /Hotel/en/812/Review/The-Post-Hotel/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada   (564 words)

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