Cook finds Lake Louise revitalizing and can often be found exploring one of the hiking trails that start in town and wind up ...

So with regards to my caller, don’t go to the next place I am suggesting, Louise Lake. We climbed the National Recreation Trail to this 13-acre lake the day after grinding up to Lost Cabin.

Lake Louise is a stunning destination known for its clear turquoise waters and beautiful mountains, but it can be a hassle to visit due to crowds. As an alternative, Moraine Lake offers a ...

The route begins near Calgary, heads west 84 miles (135 kilometers) to the border of Banff, then goes 36 miles (58 kilometers) to the northwest through the heart of Banff to Lake Louise.