Apple Pie in the middle of a hike=Perfection

Our original plans for this adventure was to see Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons and then travel into Alberta to see Banff/Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies via their national parks system. We had no idea that the area contained some really beautiful lakes that are rarely, if ever, mentioned. In conversations with those we know who have visited the aforementioned "Lake Louise" no one ever spoke of other lakes in the area.  While I will briefly tout the beauty of Lake Louise - the Canadian Rockies has many beautiful lakes to enjoy along the way and over the next few days will share their beauty and what we found

First up: Lake Louise

Dockside looking up the lake 

Looking down the lake @ Fairmount Hotel

There is a lovely paved walk to nearly the end of the lake. Along the way you can then decide to hike up to the Agnes Tea House (3.2km) or take the longer, steeper and more scenic route to the Plain of the Six Glacier Tea House (5.5km). Both offer sandwiches, desserts and tea. Try the apple pie - delicious!



Snow still on the trail



Cable line for traversing this part of the trail...



Rocky part of the trail lined with a cable to insure you don't fall down the slide of the cliff - water is pouring down the side from above

This is the tea house at the end of the Plain of Six Glacier trail...staff live here 5 days and cooks everything from scratch...including the Apple Pie....all the waste is packed out, all food staples needed packed in....

Since we hadn't grabbed our backpack when exiting the car, lunch at the Tea House was both welcomed and tasted "well earned!" after hiking 5.5KM (3.4 mi/one-way).


Teahouse information

Below is the view of Lake Louise from the Tea House rest area....spectacular isn't it?



At the beginning of our day at Lake Louise, we had no idea of the views we would encounter - certainly not from 3 miles beyond and above the lake, however, we were thrilled to discover this treasure literally in the woods!

Ciao!