LAKE LOUISE
We stayed one night here at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, an over-the-top hotel, with older comfortable rooms, and opulence on top of opulence throughout the building. The view was stunning! It's the starting point for many hiking trails. Be alert for bear!
Victoria Glacier overlooks Lake Louise, much retreated than in its heyday
Poppies at Lake Louise
(courtesy of Jay Hoeflinger)
We were up for a 5:30 am canoe ride on the lake--taken from a canoe
Guess Dave was just so happy to be out on the lake at dawn!
View from one of the hotel dining areas
Music currently playing is by this harpist, Deborah Nyack (www.harpangel.com)
Nana took a short hike up to the Fairmount Lookout for this photo
The next morning Nana took a longer hike--this is a portion of the way up the trail, by "the Beehive"
This was her destination--Agnes Lake...another terrific mountain high and highlight.
Also the site of a lovely teahouse, where she enjoyed breakfast biscuits and tea. The provisions are brought in by helicopter or on foot.
Agnes Lake Tea House
Back down at Lake Louise--it was difficult to not keep taking photos!
