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Lake Louise

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Lake Louise

Recommended by 530 hikers out of 537

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Banff National Park

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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1. Lake Louise and Little Beehive via Lake Agnes Trail — Banff National Park

9.18km

03:38

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Little Beehive

9.45km

03:37

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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607

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3. Lake Louise – Lake Louise loop from Lake Louise

4.74km

01:14

20m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Andrus

October 21, 2025

One of Canada's most famous locations, Lake Louise (known in the Stoney Nakoda language as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “Lake of the Little Fishes”) shines with its glacier-fed turquoise waters. The lake serves as a base for hiking, summer canoeing, and winter skiing. With limited parking and shuttle options required during peak season, planning ahead will turn a visit into a memorable encounter with one of the Rockies’ most iconic landscapes. As others have mentioned, it does get very busy, so arriving early is a great way to beat the crowds and enjoy a bit of solitude along the shoreline.

Ramon

June 2, 2022

The most visited mountain lake in the world

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Frank

July 21, 2022

It's bear time now. However, don't be put off by the warning signs. Since a lot of people hike up and down the trail, the bears stay away.

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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