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Lake Louise

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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lake Louise, view from Mount Columbia, Banff National Park, southwestern Alberta, Canada.

Lake Louise is a renowned tourist resort and recreation center located in southwestern Alberta, Canada, within Banff National Park. The settlement, originally a Canadian Pacific Railway construction camp, was renamed in 1914 after the nearby lake, which is famous for its scenic beauty and icy blue-green color.1

The lake itself is fed by the Victoria Glacier on Mount Victoria and extends about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeastward, reaching a depth of over 220 feet (70 meters). Lake Louise is a popular destination for activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing, made accessible by its location at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Icefields Parkway.1

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