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LAKE LOUISE ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Alberta
Icefields Parkway
Mountaineer Lodge
Linking Lake Louise with Jasper is one of the most beautiful journeys on the planet
– the Icefields Parkway. Rated as one of the top drives in the world, the Icefields
Parkway is more than a drive; it is a journey through natural history and captivating
landscapes. It offers spectacular sightseeing of pristine turquoise lakes, tumbling
waterfalls, ancient glaciers and the world-famous Columbia Icefields. An excellent
travel resource is www.icefieldsparkway.com. This website has been designed as a
resource tool for travellers to experience wildlife and the best hiking, photos, rest
stops and even picnic spots. If you are looking for accommodations, let the Mount
Robson Inn, Jasper and Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise be your launch and landing
point for your Icefields Parkway journey.
Just a five-minute drive from the world-famous Lake Louise, the Mountaineer Lodge
offers some of the best accommodations in Lake Louise. This 80-room hotel offers a
variety of accommodations ranging from standard and deluxe guestrooms to two-
bedroom suites. All rooms and suites include pillowtop beds, microwave and mini
fridge, flat screen satellite TV, coffee station and free Wi-Fi. Guests are sure to enjoy
the continental breakfast buffet, indoor hot tub, steam room, ski waxing room,
laundry facilities and ski storage. At the Mountaineer Lodge, you are on the doorstep
of Banff National Park’s wilderness, attractions, ski area and year-round activities.
From $201
Lake Louise Inn
Moderate
Glacier Skywalk
Lake Louise Inn has the perfect guestroom or suite for your Rocky Mountain getaway.
All guest accommodations provide the comfort and convenience of modern
amenities, like free Wi-Fi in a beautiful and rustic mountain setting. Individual room
and suite styles may feature kitchens, balconies, patios, fireplaces or Jacuzzi tubs.
Take in the spectacular mountain scenery through floor-to-ceiling windows as you
relax and unwind in the heated indoor pool and whirlpools. Guests can also enjoy
many dining options, from cozy dining at Legends Restaurant, après-ski/hike at
Explorers Lounge or family-style dining in Timberwolf Pizza & Pasta Cafe. Come and
enjoy a great location near Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Ski Resort and
experience the best of Banff National Park. Feed your adrenaline and step into a breathtaking world where glaciers rest above
and birds soar below. Experience waterfalls, wildlife, fossils and more on an exciting
cliff-edge walkway that leads to the grand finale of this experience; a glass-floored
observation platform 280 metres (918 feet) over the Sunwapta Valley. This is a
bird's-eye view that’s fully accessible to all abilities and is an incredibly unique
perspective of nature at its finest.
From $195 From $42
Moderate
This entire journey is presented in an interpretive storytelling format that will
connect you on a deeper level with the natural world. It’s a place so special that only
a handful of people in the world have had the opportunity to experience it. In other
words, it's flat out awesome!
Glacier Adventure
Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls
If there is one thing you should do when you visit the Canadian Rockies, it is the
Glacier Adventure. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will leave you feeling
exhilarated and inspired, with an amazing ride on a massive Ice Explorer that treks
onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and a jaw-dropping walk along the glass-
floored Glacier Skywalk at the cliff’s edge. Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier in the
all-terrain Ice Explorer while your experienced driver-guide shares fascinating
information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on the environment. Your tour
includes a stop along the glacier, where you can walk on it and fill your water bottle
with fresh glacier water. It’s the perfect time to capture the beauty of the icefield’s
breathtaking mountain setting. Visit the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on this five-hour round trip
excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks. Experience the evolution of the
land and discover how it has shaped the appearance of natural wonders. In Banff
National Park, you’ll see Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Valley
of Ten Peaks. Departing Lake Louise, this guided excursion explores the natural
attractions of Yoho National Park. Here you can visit the Natural Bridge and
Takakkaw Falls. Cross the Great Divide to the Spiral Railway Tunnels, where three
lines of railway are laid at different elevations to cross the Kicking Horse River on
four bridges. Relax and wander around the trails at Takakkaw Falls, the second
highest waterfall in Canada, before your return trip to Lake Louise.
From $85 From $147
ANDERSON VACATIONS
From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.