Travel: In-town Lake Louise
The town of Lake Louise is in the valley, just west of the Trans- Canada
Highway. The town was built originally as a rail stop to get visitors up to the Chateau
Lake Louise. When the highway was built, a variety of accommodations
(including an International Hostel) sprung up
in the valley. There is now a shopping mall, a number of fine restaurants in the
town of Lake Louise.
- Lake Louise Gondola
- (403)256-8473.
Take the road up the east hill from the lake Louise exit off the highway. In the winter, this takes you to the Lake Louise Ski Area, in the summer a gondola takes tourists near the top of hill. From here you get a corss-valley view of Lake Louise, and can hike over to Skoki Lodge in the Skoki valley.
- Interpretive Centre
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The Icefields Parkway Interpretive Centre, beside the Samson Mall in Lake Louise gives insight and up-to-the-minute visitor tips on the Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway.
- Skoki Valley
- This valley above the Lake Louise Ski Area is a short hike beyond Temple Lodge. The word "Skoki" is a native word meaning "marsh". The valley is surrounded by several peaks in the 2,600 to 3,000 metres (8,500 - 10,000 ft) elevation. The Skoki Lodge is serviced by the Lake Louise Ski Area.
Community Map
Use mouse to drag/move map. Click on "+" or "-" to zoom in or out. "Satellite" shows photo, "Hybrid" combines map & photo.
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