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About Lake Louise
Lake Louise is located in Banff National Park, nestled in Canada's majestic Rocky Mountains. Established in 1885, and encompassing 6,641 square kilometers, Banff National Park was the first of Canada's national parks. In 1985, the Park was named a World Heritage Site. Lake Louise is located off the Trans Canada Highway, just south of the Icefields Parkway and is easily accessible from the nearby city of Calgary, Alberta.
At 5,033 feet, Lake Louise is the highest community in Canada. Originally named Laggan, the hamlet began as a station on the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1890. Today, the name has changed to honor nearby Lake Louise, a glacier-fed lake famous for its beautiful mountain vistas and milky-blue waters. Lake Louise in turn was named after Queen Victoria's fourth daughter, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
Lake Louise has developed over the last century to service the millions of visitors to the National Park each year. Its small population of around 800 residents provides first-class travel guides and outfitters, accommodation, gas, supplies, and visitor information. Visitors to the area are able to enjoy endless outdoor activities both summer and winter. Summer activities include hiking, climbing, camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and canoeing. In winter, Lake Louise transforms into a snowy wonderland perfect for skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and provides access to world-renowned downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
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