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Alberta / LAKE LOUISE ACCOMMODATION & TOURING

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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 twobedroom suites . All rooms and suites include pillow-top 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 the doorstep of Banff National Park ’ s wilderness , attractions , ski area and year-round activities .
From $ 172 Moderate
Lake Louise Inn
Nestled in a picturesque wilderness setting in the hamlet of Lake Louise , the Lake Louise Inn is the ideal resort from which to enjoy world-class outdoor adventure and unforgettable mountain views . Offering 247 guestrooms with options to suit most styles and budgets , three unique restaurants , swimming pool , two hot tubs , fitness room and free Wi-Fi .
Deer Lodge
This historic mountain lodge is just moments away from the shores of Lake Louise and features 71 cozy rooms . Originally built as a charming tea house in the early 1920s , much of the original hand-hewn log structure and décor is still in place with antiques from the era . A state-of-the-art rooftop hot tub offers a dazzling view of the Victoria Glacier .
From $ 168 Moderate From $ 159
Moderate
Emerald Lake Lodge
Emerald Lake Lodge is surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty . As the only property on secluded Emerald Lake , it is the perfect place to escape and relax . Originally built in 1902 by the Canadian Pacific Railway , this historic property has been restored and redeveloped to become one of the finest year-round resorts in the Canadian Rockies .
Glacier Skywalk
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 a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot drop . The journey is presented in an interpretive storytelling format , leaving you with a special bond with the natural world .
From $ 239 Unique Lodge From $ 32
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 glassfloored 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 our 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 . In Yoho National Park , visit the Natural Bridge and Takakkaw Falls . Departing Lake Louise , this guided excursion explores the natural attractions of Yoho National Park . 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 $ 80
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.
From $ 140 www . andersonvacations . ca