Alberta Lake Louise for That Special Occasion
A Stunning Chateau Set in the Canadian Rockies
Sep 11, 2009
Travelling through Banff National Park and its stunning beauty and incredible snow-capped mountains, it seems the scenery just cannot get any better. Thousands of acres of pine forest, crystal blue and emerald green glacier lakes, and towering peaks are awe-inspiring.
Then turn off the Trans Canada Highway and it really does get even better.
The Chateau comes into view before the lake, and it is only whilst admiring this unique structure that suddenly behind the Chateau the most beautiful sight awaits.
The glacier lake is a shimmering green in summer. Visitors can take a canoe and peer into the crystal-clear icy waters, or take one of the trails that meander alongside the lake. For the more energetic a gentle climb will offer spectacular views.
Chateau Lake Louise Offers a Touch of Luxury With Views to Match
The quality and standard of the Chateau matches the setting. Originally built as a wooden structure, the hotel had suffered two major fires in the past. However, it has now developed into a unique hotel offering a choice of accommodation from guestrooms to suites and speciality rooms.
The facilities are excellent with views to die for. Dining is a truly magical experience with tables carefully placed to ensure maximum appreciation of the vista beyond.
This may prove an expensive trip, with rooms in excess of Can $200 per night, but it will be an experience that will live on in memory forever.
Guided Tours Give a Brief History of Lake Louise and the Chateau
Take a free guided tour around the lake and learn a little about the history of the area. How did the lake gain its name and when was it first discovered, for instance. Learn about the wildlife that exists both in and out of the water. For example, the lake used to be known as the Lake of Little Fishes. The guide explains the reason for this, and a feel of the icy water, even in the height of summer, will give a clue as to why the lake originally acquired its name.
The Chateau experience is amazing and incredible, not only for the quality of service and facilities, but for the setting which is said to be the most magnificent sight in the whole of Canada.
Other Accommodation in the Lake Louise Area
Lake Louise is an ideal spot for discovering the wilderness. There are campsites, RV sites, and a several other hotels each with their own spectacular views. Whether canoeing, trekking, climbing, horse-back riding, or skiing in the winter, or perhaps just viewing, Lake Louise is rightly named Canada's Best.
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