We started off the day by leaving the hotel and getting on the highway which was very scenic drive with great views. As we took the the scenic drive to Lake Louise due to it being a holiday weekend the parking lots around the lake were very full. Due to this we parked at a remote parking lot and got in line to the shuttle. After a long wait in line we finally boarded a bus to Lake Louise. On the bus ride you could see huge pointy mountains with glaciers hugging their peaks. We unloaded at the lake and walked right down to the waterfront. There you could see crystal clear waters stretching across the lake and beyond the lake was a huge glacier.
Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier in the background
We continued on this path to the trailhead of the tea house hike. As we started the hike you could see more of the glaciers and the lake. When we reached the top after about an hour of hiking and listening to constant whining we reached the top there was another crystal clear lake along with a huge glacier at the end. The tea house was a restaurant at the end of this hike. A lot of its supplies came stocked once a year by helicopter. They had a very simple menu, consisting of simple sandwiches, scones/biscuits, and tea. We got tea and sandwiches. However due to the large lines we hurried down fast. On our way back we saw a huge grizzly bear with her cubs off the highway. Then we got off the bus and got into the van and drove back to our hotel.
A view from the tea house
Written by Robbie Day