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Things to see in Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada): 33 places and when to go
Lake Louise, Alberta is a town in Canada, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (28), Mountains (24), Hiking (4). The best known are Yoho National Park, Mount Temple and Mount Hector. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 51.4337, -116.1833
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (28) · Mountains (24) · Hiking (4) · Wildlife (1) · Snow (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 155 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Temple, at 3,545 m.
What to see in Lake Louise, Alberta
The places in and around Lake Louise, Alberta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Yoho National ParkNational park of Canada located in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia25 km
- Mount TempleMountain in Alberta, Canada9.3 km
- Mount HectorMountain in Alberta, Canada17 km
- Crowfoot GlacierGlacier in Canada28 km
- Mount AberdeenMountain in Alberta, Canada7.5 km
- Mount LefroyMountain on border of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada10 km
- Mount WhyteMountain in Alberta, Canada6.8 km
- Mount NiblockMountain in Alberta, Canada6.4 km
- Mount StephenMountain in British Columbia, Canada18 km
- Neptuak MountainMountain on border of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada15 km
- Redoubt MountainMountain in Alberta, Canada8.0 km
- Ringrose PeakMountain on Alberta/British Columbia border in Canada13 km
- Lake Louise Ski ResortSki resort in Alberta, Canada1.8 km
- Mount St. PiranMountain in Alberta, Canada5.0 km
- Anthozoan MountainMountain in Alberta, Canada11 km
- Bonnet PeakMountain in Alberta, Canada21 km
- Bow PeakMountain in Alberta, Canada25 km
- Hector GlacierGlacier in Banff National Park, Canada18 km
- Mount RichardsonMountain in Alberta, Canada8.2 km
- Skoki MountainMountain in Alberta, Canada14 km
- Block MountainMountain in Alberta, Canada24 km
- Mount HurdMountain in British Columbia, Canada30 km
- Tilted MountainMountain in Alberta, Canada14 km
- Sentry PeakMountain in British Columbia, Canada30 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Mountains: Skoki Ski Lodge, Elizabeth Parker hut
- Nature: Allan Peak, Bonnet Glacier, Fulmen Mountain, Gwendolyn Glacier, Trifid Glacier
- Hiking: Great Divide Trail, Sandhills Warden Cabin
When to go to Lake Louise, Alberta
The best time to visit Lake Louise, Alberta is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprPossible13:36
- MayPossible15:22
- JunPossible16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In July, 32 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lake Louise, Alberta
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Banff-Windermere Highway15 places24 km
- Field15 places28 km
- Banff, Alberta48 places51 km
- Golden5 places64 km
- Cochrane5 places123 km
- Revelstoke, British Columbia17 places148 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lake Louise, Alberta?
The best known: Yoho National Park, Mount Temple, Mount Hector, Crowfoot Glacier, Mount Aberdeen. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lake Louise, Alberta?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Lake Louise, Alberta?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 155 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lake Louise, Alberta as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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