Wednesday, July 14, 2010

ICE AXES & TEA HOUSES




A stunning view of the lake nestled in the snow peaked mountains … one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. You can go canoeing or spend a lazy afternoon having lunch outside the Lake Louise Chalet. You can take a leisurely 2 mile stroll along the lakeside or a longer and more strenuous hike to one of the two teahouses which offers another amazing vantage point with a long tradition. We stopped here for a pot of peppermint tea and a pumpkin chocolate chip scone.














For the more adventurous spirits … you can see it all from horseback


or from the side of a mountain like these two rock climbers (man in red holding the life line for his friend upper-center of photo).


Taking the “plunge” at Lake Louise comes in many forms. This bride and groom chose a most beautiful backdrop for their vows in front of the Lake Louise Chalet


while this “20 something” took a different kind of plunge daring her friends into the 30+ degree lake waters.







People from all over the world come here to hike, meditate, paint, take pictures

or soak in one of the three natural hot springs in the area. More on THAT later.


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