Lake Louise
Lake Louise (known as Ho-run-num-nay (Little Fish Lake) by the Stoney Nakota First Nations people) is a glacial lake within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located 5 km west of Lake Louise Hamlet and the Trans-Canadian Highway.
Lake Louise is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848–1939),the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Marquess of Larne, who was Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883.
The turquoise color of the water comes from the rock meal brought into the lake by melt water from the glaciers that dominate the lake. The lake covers an area of 0.8 km2 and drains through the 3 km long Louise Creek into the Bow River.
Fairmont's Chateau Lake Louise, one of Canada's premier rail hotels, is located on the east shore of Lake Louise. This is a luxury vacation hotel built in the early 20th century by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Lough Morran and Lake Agnes are also accessible from Lake Louise.
Tourism
There are various hiking trails around the lake. Hiking trails include Saddleback Pass, Fairview Mountain (2744 m (9003 feet)), Mirror Lake, Agnes Lake, Big Beehive, Little Beehive, Devils Thumb, Mount Whyte and Mount Niblock. Some of these trails are open for mountain biking and horseback riding, and the surrounding mountain walls offer climbing opportunities. Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities in summer, and boat rentals are available on the northeast coast. The area suffers from traffic jams and lack of parking due to uncontrolled tourism.
Formerly known as Lake Louise Mountain Resort, the nearby Lake Louise Ski Area offers downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities, as well as heli skiing and snowboarding. The lake can be used for ice fishing and ice skating in winter, and the area has places for snowmobiles, dog sleds, snowshoeing and ice climbing.
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