Official Language:
English
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Currency:
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Population:
Approximately 500 people call Lake Louise home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Lake Louise: The weather is variable due to the high elevation and rugged topography. Days are usually warm from June to September, but the evenings are often cool and daylight hours that stretch until 11:00 p.m., Temperatures in April, May, October and into November can fluctuate from summer to winter readings. December through March temperatures dip below freezing with frequent snowfalls. Average temperatures in May 34-55°F/2-14°C, July 24-71°F/7-22°C, September 38-60°F/3-16°C.
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In 1882, Tom Wilson became the first white man to discover what the native Indians called "Lake of Little Fishes". He names this discovery Emerald Lake, though it was later changed by the Geographic Board to Lake Louise. This change was made in honour of Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.
Lake Louise has beautiful blue-green waters set against the backdrop of Victoria Glacier. This very well could be the most beloved and most photographed scene in the Canadian Rockies. Even international royalty, and Hollywood stars as well as politicians have come to Lake Louise to relax. A romantic and relaxing setting, Lake Louise attracts people who want to enjoy a good book in front of a fireplace, the stillness of the beautiful outdoors, or a quiet walk after dinner. The Chateau Lake Louise presents wonderful lake-side views of the towering Victoria Glacier, and offers old-world charm and elegance in the wilderness. You will find the lower village of Lake Louise hosts an array of fine dining, accommodations and shopping.
The Lake Louise lakes and streams drain into the Susitna River and then into the Cook Inlet. Lake Louise is known for its fine lake trout fishing and first rate recreational areas. Lake Louise has developed some winter tourism with the Copper Basin 300, and skiing. The clear waters of Lake Louise as well as the adjoining Susitna Lake cover 37 square miles. One of Alaska’s largest lake system with road access. Located at the end of a 19-mile road that branches off the Glenn Highway is Lake Louise. This is aconvenient overnight stay for those who travel between Anchorage and Valdez. Lake Louise offers year-round adventure, including trophy lake trout, grayling and burbot fishing, views of Tazlina Glacier, and hiking. Winter at Lake Louise is busy with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sled dog races. Cruise passengers may catch a glimpse of some of the abundant wildlife in the area, including the annual migration of the Nelchina caribou herd each October through November. Other wildlife at Lake Louise include moose, wolf, bear, fox, sheep, lynx, trumpeter swans, cormorants and more.
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Columbia Icefield:
A massive field of ancient ice covering 325 sq km (125 sq mi) and reaching depths estimated at 385 m (1,270 ft). It is composed of the Athabasca, Stutfield and Dome glaciers. It straddles the Continental Divide. The icefield feeds fou r of the continent’s major river systems: the Columbia, Fraser, Mackenzie and Saskatchewan. The meltwaters from the icefield flow into three different oceans, the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic. Tours of the glacier are given on custom designed Snocoaches between April 20 to Oct 15, and depart every 15 minutes daily from 9am - 5pm. Ice-walk tours are available April 10th until October 20th. Tours can be booked by calling the Jasper Adventure Centre at 1-800-565-7547.
The Great Divide:
The geographic point where all of the waters flow either West to the Pacific Ocean or East to the Atlantic Ocean. Located west of Lake Louise on the border between Alberta and British Columbia.
Icefields Parkway:
A spectacular route that travels past beautiful scenery through both Banff and Jasper National Parks. The parkway was named for the icefields that spread through the Rockies. It is considered to be among the world's most scenic highways. See all the sights including Bow Summit, Saskatchewan River Crossing, Lake Louise, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.lakelouise.worldweb.com/
Web: http://www.banfflakelouise.com/
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