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Lake Louise, a glacial lake located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, is like a dazzling emerald, embedded in the mountains of the Rocky Mountains. Its average annual temperature is about 14℃. With its beautiful lakes and mountains and rich tourism experience, it attracts countless tourists to check in. Next, I will bring you a super detailed travel guide to Lake Louise📖

Preliminary preparation

Visa and air tickets

You need to apply for a tourist visa in advance to Canada. You can submit an application through the Canadian Visa Application Center and prepare proof of assets, proof of employment and other materials. There are no direct flights to Lake Louise in China. Usually, you arrive in Calgary first and then go to Lake Louise. It is recommended to book air tickets 3-6 months in advance to get a more favorable price.

Luggage and equipment

Prepare clothes according to different seasons. The temperature in summer (June-August) is relatively suitable, with an average temperature of about 15℃. You can bring light clothes and a windproof jacket; in winter (December-February), the temperature is often below 0℃, so you need to bring thick down jackets, warm gloves, scarves, snow boots and other warm equipment. In addition, the ultraviolet rays in high-altitude areas are strong, so be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and prepare comfortable sports shoes for easy hiking.

Transportation Guide

External Transportation

It takes about 2 hours to drive from Calgary to Lake Louise. The scenery along the way is magnificent and you can enjoy the scenery of the Rocky Mountains. You can also choose to take the Banff Tourist Bus from Calgary directly to Banff Town or Lake Louise. Some bus companies also provide hotel pick-up services.

Internal Transportation

The area around Lake Louise is not large, and you can easily visit it on foot or by bicycle. If you want to go to more distant attractions, such as Moraine Lake, you can take a shuttle bus or bus from June to September. The former is cost-effective but difficult to book, and the latter is relatively expensive.

Attractions

Natural Landscape

1. Lake Louise: As the core attraction, the lake is emerald green, like an emerald, and the Victoria Glacier behind it is majestic. You can go boating in the lake in summer, and the lake freezes in winter, turning it into a natural ice rink. Hiking along the trails by the lake, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, forests and lakes.

2. Moraine Lake: It is recognized as the most photo-worthy lake. The mineral gravel deposited at the bottom of the lake makes the lake surface appear dreamy blue. Climbing up the gravel observation deck, you can see the magnificent scenery of Ten Peaks Mountain and Moraine Lake. However, the road to Moraine Lake is closed from October to May and is only open in summer.

Cultural Landscape

1. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: This hotel, which looks like a fairy-tale castle, is located on the shore of Lake Louise and has a long history. The hotel is gorgeously decorated and offers a variety of dining and accommodation services. Be sure to make an appointment in advance for the English afternoon tea at Fairview Bar &amp; Restaurant. In front of the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy exquisite tea and snacks while admiring the beautiful scenery of Lake Louise.

2. Banff National Park: Not only does it have Lake Louise, but it also has many natural landscapes such as glaciers, mountains, and forests. Visitors can experience a variety of outdoor adventure activities, such as hiking, camping, and horseback riding.

Food Feast

1. Fairmont Hotel Special Meals: In addition to English afternoon tea, the hotel&#39;s Lakeview Lounge also recommends trying bear meat burgers, which are delicious and suitable for taking photos. Other restaurants in the hotel also offer exquisite Western food such as steaks and seafood.

2. Local Special Snacks: In the town of Banff, you can taste maple bacon, meat pie and other specialties and experience the local food culture.

Accommodation Recommendation

1. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: The location is excellent, with a direct view of Lake Louise. The hotel is well-equipped and has thoughtful services. It also provides a variety of activities such as kayaking, skiing, and hiking. However, the price is higher during the peak season and reservations must be made 3-6 months in advance.

2. Surrounding B&amp;Bs: There are many warm and comfortable B&amp;Bs to choose from in the communities around Lake Louise, and the prices are relatively affordable. Some B&amp;Bs also provide kitchens for tourists to cook for themselves.

Notes

1. Altitude sickness: Lake Louise is at a high altitude, and some tourists may experience altitude sickness such as headaches and difficulty breathing. Avoid strenuous exercise after arrival, drink plenty of water, and take rest. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention in time.

2. Wildlife: There are many wild animals in Banff National Park. When encountering wild animals, do not feed or approach them, and keep a safe distance to avoid being attacked.

3. Weather changes: The weather in the mountains is changeable, and there may be sudden rain or cooling. Check the weather forecast before traveling, and carry rain gear and warm clothes with you.

4. Transportation and ticketing: To go to Moraine Lake, you must book a shuttle bus or bus ticket in advance. When driving to Lake Louise, be aware that the parking lot may be full, resulting in inability to park.

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🥘 13:00 left Menglian Lake, returned the same way, stationed in Louise Lake Village Lake Louise Village, everyone scattered to find a place to eat. We have booked lunch at Grill &amp; Bar, the guide took us into the restaurant, found a place to sit down, and soon picked up the meal, and the impression was that fast food such as McDonald&#39;s and KFC (Figure 2). 🚸 After lunch, go around in the small village. Lois Lake Village is the core tourist community within Banff National Park, located on the banks of the Bow River, about 1600 meters above sea level, and an outpost was established here for Canada in 1884. In addition to being adjacent to Lake Louise, there are attractions such as Menglian Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Iceland Avenue, Bow Lake and Petou Lake within a 30-minute drive, making it a tourist hub for glacial lake sightseeing and outdoor adventure. In addition to a large number of hotels, there are also 100+ snow-track ski resorts, suitable for skiers from all levels from junior to professional. Summer (6-9 month) is a paradise for hiking, and winter (11-4 month) has become a holy place for skiing and snow sports. (Picture 3-4) 🚌 Leave Louise Village and drive 3 kilometers north, Highway 1 turns west, and soon arrives at the kicking horse pass &quot;Kicking Horse Pass&quot;. (Picture 5)Mount Bosworth Bosworth Mountain (altitude 2771M), Paget Peak Paget Peak (altitude 2553M) towering northwest, Mount Niblock Nibroke Mountain (altitude 2976M), Narao Peak Narao Peak (altitude 2974M) stand in the south, four alpine mountains are limestone, and are eroded by glaciers to form steep rock walls and ridge lines with sharp angles. (Figures 1, 6, 7). The mountain pass between the four mountains is 1,627 meters above sea level, which is both the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia and the crossing point of the continental watershed in North America. The river on the east is injected into the Atlantic system and the west into the Pacific. In 1858, when Scottish geologist James Heckt led the exploration team through the place, his mount was kicked in the chest, and the pass was named. 🚂 In the late 19th century, it was built to connect the Rocky Mountains, connect British Columbia and Alberta inland, and promote the economic development of the West. The Pacific Railway became Canada&#39;s key construction project in a decade after the BC province&#39;s original commitment to join the Federation. From 1881, the first nail was laid at Bonfield, Ontario, to November 7, 1885, The last road was nailed in Craigage, British Columbia, declaring the railway line to be connected. The huge project, which runs 5,000 kilometers across, was completed in just four years, comparable to today&#39;s &quot;infrastructure madness.&quot; But this also buried a huge hidden danger. In 1884, the railway built the steepest railway line in the world at the time (Figure 8) between Lake Wapta lake and Mount Stephen&#39;s foothills, crossing the steep Kick Horse Pass of Rocky Mountain. The 8-mile (13-kilometer) railway line has a slope of 4.5% (that is, 45 meters per kilometer), which is significantly beyond the maximum slope limit allowed by ordinary railways. Designers and operators as soon as possible took steps to increase safety switches, severely limit train speeds, and build more powerful locomotives, but disasters still occur frequently and are frustrating. ⚠️ This situation seems to have been familiar, but the original shocking horse was replaced by an out-of-control derailment train. #Landscape on the road #Banff National Park #Canada Travel #Canada Rocky Mountains #History and Humanities Tourism

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