POST BY MIKE CIUFFINI
Through the mist of an inclined roadway in Banff National Park is the magical glacial-fed Lake Louise and the impressive Fairmont Chateau that overlooks it.
Incredibly scenic walking paths and hiking
trails surround the emerald-coloured lake. I recommend the Plain of Six
Glaciers trail. It is a 10.5 km return trail that offers views of Mount Lefroy,
Mount Victoria and the Victoria Glacier. At the cusp of the incline I was lucky
enough to witness a mini-avalanche off the mountain peaks in the distance.
Rooms in Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise were
warm and super-comfy. After a full day
of hiking the surrounding trails, a nice warm bath and a rest on a bed made for
a king was just what I needed.
In the spring and summer months, visitors
can rent a Canadian-red canoe to explore the lake. In the winter, part of the
lake becomes a skating pad. The lake is a jewel in the expanse of the rugged
Canadian Rockies, a real beauty.
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