Blogs from Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, North America - page 6

OMG just had the biggest breakfast ever. It was an all you can eat buffet so I did just that! Don't think I will be eating again today. I did eat again! We had coffee and cake at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise but firstly we took the open chair to the top of the Lake Louise Summit. We got some great pics of the Rockies but we both felt a bit deflated. All the trails at the top were closed due to snow and where they had cleared the snow so you could get to the viewing platform the ground was all muddy. Think we were both missing Grizzly Bear Ranch which has been the highlight of the trip for both of us. Ian reckons we've been spoilt by the places we have been to ... read more

Geo: 51.4262, -116.178This was our "Lake Louise" day, and as I had an image in my mind of the iconic lake and its hotel, I was anxious to finally see the place. The drive north, along the more scenic byway, took about an hour, and then we climbed and climbed the mountain, to descend finally toward Lake Louise. The buses of tourists had started to arrive before us and while at times it felt like we were in Tokyo rather than Alberta. Pictures, unfortunately, simply can't adequately convey the beauty of the lake and its location. We all commented on the hotel which, though attractive, was not the "castle-like one" we'd all pictured. We later learned that that particular hotel is back in Banff, and we caught a glimpse of it the following morning.Our plan had ... read more

Lake Louise. What a gong show. Banff was pretty bad for the "tourist trap" - but nothing compared to pulling into the parking lot of Lake Louise and the assault of tour buses that ensued. We got out of our car, made our way to the waters edge and just stood there dumbfounded at the number of people. And the uh, diversity in the people. Baby strollers. High heels. Dogs in purses. Screaming kids. Seniors with walkers. Large groups of peace signing foreigners. You name it, they were there. Trevor's words exactly: "And... The International Log Jam begins!" We left Banff at 7am and drove to the lake along the Bow Valley Parkway - a "must do" according to our guide book. We would concur. The parkway runs parallel to the main highway, but the speed ... read more

Merry Xmas Everybody, God Dam Cold it was it is here in Lake Louise. We've left all the bad weather behind - suny skies and between -10 and -2. We went dog sledding this afternoon which was really cool. Unable to attach photos using this Pc. Will send more later if I get a chance. Once again Merry Xmas to everyone and may santa be kind to you all !! Glen... read more

Geo: 51.4262, -116.178Maandag 6 septemberVandaag was een wandeldag rond Lake Louise.We zijn gestart naar lake Agnes tea house (3.4km) daarna verder naar six glaciers teahouse (4.4km) en dan terug naar beneden naar het lake Louise (5.5km). Schitterende wanelingen met mooie uitkijkpunten. Door deze twee teahouses in een dag te bezoeken, kregen we een certificaat.De theehuisjes worden 1 keer per seizoen per helikopter bevoorraad met propaan, water, bloem, ... en wekelijks per paard. Het personeel slaapt 5 dagen boven op de berg en moet dan ofwel per paard of te voet dezelfde wandeling doen dan wij gedaan hebben om terug in de bewoonde wereld te komen.Boven op de berg was het aan het sneeuwen terwijl beneden het zonnetje scheen. Toch weer een leuke dag en die theehuisjes boven op de berg hebben een speciale charme. Zondag 5 ... read more