Lake Louise, Alberta by K Gordon Schultz January 10, 2014 written by K Gordon Schultz January 10, 2014 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 2.6K Deluxe Accommodations, Hiking, Rock Climbing and Canoeing: Lake Louise is For You If you like to mix water sports with your hiking, cycling and other outdoor recreation, than Lake Louise, Alberta, is the place for you. About 61 kilometers northwest of Banff, it is also higher at 1,536 meters, or 5,039 feet. While Banff is the highest incorporated city in Canada, Lake Louise – which is much smaller – is the highest permanent settlement. Compared to Banff, Lake Louise is nice and quiet and even more laid back, with only a few bars and restaurants to complement several excellent hotels, boutique hotels, and resorts like Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This just makes it that much better to experience the natural beauty and pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. Known to the local Stoney Indians as Ho-run-num-nay, the “Lake of the Little Fishes,” Lake Louise lies in a valley close to some of the higher peaks in the Canadian Rockies as well. This makes it a popular with rock climbers and mountaineers; they’ve been coming here to bag peaks for more than a century. In fact one Philip Stanley Abbot earned the dubious distinction of being the first person to die in a climbing accident in North America when he fell during an attempt on nearby Mt. Lefroy in 1896. Well known among photographers and painters, Lake Louse also offers plenty to see and do for those of us who aren’t mountaineers: there are plenty of short walks, day hikes, backpacking trips, or off-trail scrambles – then of course, there is the Lake itself! Victoria Glacier overlooks Lake Louise, which in summer is a lovely turquoise color: perfect for canoeing. In the winter the lake freezes over and you can ice skate or just marvel at the ice sculptures – natural and man made. Lake Louise Area Map View Larger Map Lake Louise Monthly Average Weather Month High (°C) Low (°C) Rain (mm) Snow (cm) January -6.7 -20.9 0.1 52.9 February -2 -18.3 0 40.2 March 2.7 -13.5 2.3 33.2 April 7.5 -6.5 5.7 19.2 May 12.8 -1.6 35.9 6.4 June 16.7 2.2 53.5 0.3 July 20.1 3.9 57.3 0 August 19.9 3.2 54.3 0 September 14.5 -0.9 39.4 3.2 October 7.7 -5.6 15.2 20 November -1.8 -14 1.3 56.9 December -7.3 -20 0 71.6 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Canmore, Alberta next post Wedding Bells Are Ringing in Banff, the Canadian Rockies You may also like Calgary, Alberta January 21, 2014 Golden, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Fernie, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Jasper, Alberta January 21, 2014 Kimberley, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Whistler, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Canmore, Alberta January 10, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia January 10, 2014