Lake Louise, Glacial lake in Banff National Park, Canada
Lake Louise contains turquoise waters stretching 2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of 70 meters, surrounded by high mountain peaks.
Thomas Wilson discovered the lake in 1882 with Stoney Nakoda guide Edwin Hunter, initially naming it Emerald Lake before renaming it after Princess Louise.
The Stoney Nakoda First Nations people named the lake Ho-run-num-nay, translating to Lake of Little Fishes in their language.
Visitors can participate in kayaking and canoeing during summer months, while winter offers ice skating and ice fishing opportunities.
The lake water maintains a bright blue color due to rock flour particles carried by melting glacier water from surrounding mountains.
Location: Improvement District No. 09 (Banff National Park)
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 1,731 m
Address: Lake Louise, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L 1E0, Canada T0L 1E0
GPS coordinates: 51.41167,-116.22806
Latest update: September 27, 2025 02:25
Alberta offers a wide range of landscapes and activities, from Banff National Park with its turquoise glacial lakes to the geological formations of Jasper National Park. The province is home to natural sites such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Athabasca Falls, as well as the Glaciers Parkway that crosses the Canadian Rockies over 232 kilometers. The cities of Calgary and Edmonton enhance this selection with institutions like the National Music Centre at Studio Bell, the WinSport Olympic site, and the Edmonton river valley extending along the North Saskatchewan River. In the Drumheller area, the Royal Tyrrell Museum displays dinosaur skeletons found in the Alberta Badlands. This collection highlights the main places to visit in the province, from mountain areas to urban centers.
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