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The Lake Louise Gondola, a Canadian Rockies Must-See

ppeters — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:06:03 +0000

Lake Louise is a popular part of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies for sightseeing tourism, and for good reason. With its amazingly brilliant blue-green lake, majestic snow-capped peaks, and lush forests it’s hard to beat for Rocky mountain beauty, scenery and activities.

Take the Lake Louise Gondola to see classic Rockies sights.

One of the best ways to literally “see it all” is by taking a ride on the Lake Louise Gondola, which opens May 15 each year. The Lake Louise Gondola gives you the best views in Banff National Park throughout the 14 minute ride up.

The chair is fully enclosed and comfortable, and with the amazing views, it’ll seem like the shortest 14 minutes of your life. Don’t worry, you can always do it again if it went by too quickly!

And while the ride up is over after 14 minutes, you’ve still got a lot ahead of you. You’ll find yourself at 6850 ft, with some of the best view of Banff National Park you’ll find anywhere. Get some great pictures that you’ll never forget from here, then choose from several hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy strolls to fairly challenging climbs.

This is also one of the best places in the park for viewing Canadian Rockies wildlife, including the ever-elusive Grizzly Bear, so don’t forget the camera!

Lake Louise has some great deals on gondola rides, including the Ride & Dine for $28 where you get a breakfast or lunch buffet included in the price of the ticket. It’s a great way to get fed and see some of the best Banff National Park and Lake Louise have to offer!

Lake Louise Business Meetings and Planning

ppeters — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:16:38 +0000

Planning on some business in the Lake Louise area? It’s an inspiring place for team building, conferences, retreats and conventions.

If you want to same some time and money, check in with the Canadian Rockies Tourism Authority.

Lake Louise is your place to combine business with serious fun. Whether you’re coming from Calgary, Vancouver to Edmonton to Lake Louise or other great Canadian Rockies destinations such as Canmore and Jasper, The Canadian Rockies Tourism Authority can help you setup your conference and meetings and combine it with great fun.

We employ staff that can get your company the best rates and deals for Canadian Rockies, Banff, Jasper, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver activities, lodging, area facilities and team building programs. We have plans for luxury incentive trips to budget oriented conventions.

Click here for our one stop RFP process to save you hours of time and countless phone calls.

Ski Lake Louise in Banff National Park

ppeters — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:01:52 +0000

The Lake Louise Ski Area in Banff National Park is enormous, stretching over three different mountains and offering some of the top skiing in the Canadian Rockies.

Ski Lake Louise!

The combination of mountains offers up just over 4,200 skiable acres, making it one of the largest resorts in North America. It’s estimated that it would take a skier or snowboarder about a week to cover all the terrain that Lake Louise offers. The resort also offers 3,250 feet (991 meters) of vertical, making for nice, long runs.

Size isn’t all that matters for this resort though, and Lake Louise also delivers in the snow department, receiving more than 30 feet per year across the mountain resort’s four faces. The climate is dictated by its location along the continental divide, which provides consistent cold temperatures and lots of fluffy powder. You can check out the area conditions live with the Banff Webcam.

The season is six months long, running from early November to early May, with little chance of mid-winter melts and therefore icy conditions. The sunniest south facing slopes get an extra boost with snowmaking, but in general, the snow is plentiful enough.

As it does receive quiet a lot of snow, its good to know that visibility remains good even while the beautiful flakes are falling on the below tree-line terrain. After it’s fallen, head up to the white on blue sky landscape of the pristine above tree-line ski area at Lake Louise.

Skiing at Lake Louise is an experience of discovery because it has been built with the European idea of “going somewhere as you ski.” They also have at least one green, blue and black trail down from every chair, so no matter you skill level, you still get to see the sights. The longest run is a huge 5 miles (8 km) long!

To reach Lake Louise Ski Area is within Banff National Park, just 36 miles (60 km) from Banff and 100 miles (154 km) from Calgary.

There are 139 marked trails, plus the back bowls. The terrain is broken down as 25 percent beginner, 45 percent intermediate and 30 percent advanced. The slopes are reached by 8 lifts and a magic carpet.

Intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders should definitely check out run #59 and the combo of #39 and #8. Larch (#148) is also fun. For a tremendously fun high country experience, try #132 off Lift A (Summit Platter). For real thrills head to the backside bowls. Mineshaft and Jackpot are two areas in these bowls that offer a huge variety of super challenging steeps and chutes. The bowls are at their best when visibility is good. If its not the case while you’re at Lake Louise, advanced skiers and riders will still love the Ptarmigan Chutes, Lynx and the Men’s World Cup Downhill Run #1.

Beginners love Lake Louise’s gentle slopes and rolling cruisers, while advanced skiers and boarders revel in the chance to plunge down the challenging chutes, glades, gullies and bowls. Have a truly exhilarating time on their super steeps or limitless off piste runs!

Those who love pulling tricks, head to the terrain park, which is full of easy, intermediate and pro features like rails, jibs jumps and boxes.

Novices should start on lift D, the Sunny T-Bar. It accesses an area great for a first mountain experience. When you’re ready, graduate to the Glacier Express Quad and Run #9, Wiwaxy. Some nice backside green runs are #65, #109, #143 and #150. If snow is heavy and visibility is poor, beginners should stay away from runs serviced by the Top of the World Six Pack Express Chair.

Reservations: 1-800-258-7669

Snow Phone: 403-244-6665

Whitewater Rafting around Lake Louise

ppeters — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:52:23 +0000

The Lake Louise area is best known for it’s tranquil, blue-green waters. They’re truly a marvel, and worth anyone’s time on a Rockies vacation. But sometimes you’ve just got some adrenaline to get out of your system, and that’s a good time to head over to the white waters around Lake Louise.

Discover rafting in Lake Louise.

Head on up to Kicking Horse River near Lake Louise. The name suggests a little adrenaline rush, right? Up there, you’ll find a variety of great Lake Louise whitewater rafting outfitters to set you up for the trip of a lifetime on the Kicking Horse, or any of the other exciting rivers in nearby Yoho National Park.

Young and old, all are welcome. If you’re looking for a milder adventure, they’ll take you to some of Banff National Park’s beautiful rivers.

You’re welcome to go rafting from mid-May to mid-September. There are trips departing daily from both Banff and Lake Louise.

There are plenty of great trips offered on Kicking Horse as well as trips along the Kootenay River and on Toby Creek. Most of these trips will include river gear and a large barbecue lunch.

So once you’ve seen the peaceful waters of Lake Louise, go blow off some steam on the whitewater, and have yourself a good time on your Lake Louise vacation.

Ski Lake Louise, Banff

Lake Louise — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:52:43 +0000

The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd.

Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. The wilderness is pristine and inspirational. Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain.

With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies’ most challenging terrain.

One of North America’s biggest resorts!

4200 skiable acres 139 named runs
Limitless off-piste adventures
Exhilarting Super steeps
A green run down from every chair lift
Terrain for all abilities of skiers and riders
More terrain than can be skied in a week

GPS Tours

Lake Louise — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:56:13 +0000

Mountains, Elevation Can Wreak Havoc on GPS Tour Systems in the Canadian Rockies

By Blake Baily

More and more GPS tours on handhelds and in rental cars are being offered all throughout the world.

Many vacationers are finding GPS tours and GPS systems to be highly problematic, however. Many Canadian Rockies visitors discover that GPS tours and GPS systems can go in and out because of the mountainous geography and elevation. This is especially true when touring British Columbia (BC), Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Jasper and other alpine areas in the Rockies. Keeping and maintaining reception can be a huge issue.

Often GPS tours will require additional hardware hacking to make them usable in this terrain; this is also the case with satellite radio as well.

Your best bet: simply enjoy the grand scenery of the Canadian Rockies and then curl up with a good book!

Blake Baily is a tourism and travel editor who has written for Frommers, Trip Advisor and Moon Guides.

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Banff GPS Tours

Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?

Lake Louise — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:44:16 +0000

Timberwolf Tours

Timberwolf Tours is your Canadian Rockies adventure vacation specialist.

Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Timberwolf Tours is a well known and reliable outfitter for adventure and group travel. We specialize in hiking, canoeing and trekking guided tours.

Thanks to our experience we deliver a high level of service. From your first contact with us to our last fare-well, we strive to make you feel comfortable and your vacation a safe and enjoyable adventure.

Sightseeing Tours By Banff Adventure

Witness the glory while learning the history of the Canadian Rockies with sightseeing tours offered by Banff Adventure Unlimited. Trained and knowledgeable guides will lead you to UNESCO World Heritage sites, across glacial plains, or along spirited rivers.

Each package is designed to highlight some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, or travel to the Columbia Icefields to trek across glacial fields. Guests can also choose packages that combine the beauty of both the mountains and lakes.

Each sightseeing tour highlights some of the best sights of Banff National Park on either full day or half day tours.

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