BY Clay Larroy
Do
you feel like it is time for a short vacation? Once you decide to travel, how good you plan the trip
will help you feel comfortable and be comfortable at your destination. Not only
will you feel less anxiety before the trip, but you can rest assured that once
you arrive where you're going you will have a good understanding of what's
going on there. When you need to plan a vacation contact me!
Lake
Louise
Canada's largest holiday ski
resort area covers the slopes of four mountain faces that surround the village
of Lake Louise, in the heart of the magnificent Banff National Park, right on
the Trans-Canada Highway, 35 miles (57km) west of Banff itself. With plentiful
natural snow and an extensive snowmaking system, skiing is guaranteed at Lake
Louise from mid-November to mid-May, and it has the reputation of offering some
of the best powder skiing in the world. The pretty village nestling in the
Rockies provides every amenity required by visitors, and a wide choice of cosy
accommodation and dining options. Shuttle buses and an efficient system of
interconnecting lifts provide easy access to the slopes. Put all this together
with the spectacular scenery and pristine terrain, and it is not surprising
that Lake Louise has been dubbed the 'diamond in the wilderness' and is such a
popular resort destination.
Shopping
in Lake Louise
Lake Louise's shopping
precinct is the Samson Mall, located in the lower part of the village, offering
many shops for holidaymakers to enjoy browsing through, with competitive prices
and no provincial sales tax on purchases. Here, and in nearby Banff, shoppers
will find an eclectic selection of goods including brand-name clothing, winter
sports clothing and equipment, art and handcrafts, souvenirs, jewelry and
photographic goods. Unique Lake Louise souvenirs to look out for are paintings
by local artists, beadwork by native peoples and jewelry set with Alberta's
ammolite gemstone. Another unusual souvenir many visitors take with them is a
bottle of water from the lake itself, which is crystal-clear and clean enough
to drink.
Dining
in Lake Louise
The resort offers a number
of restaurants and bars in the village itself, and several eateries with
terraces and spectacular views on the nearby slopes, serving everything from
ethnic cuisine to famously tender Alberta beef. There are family restaurants, cozy
cafés and elegant eateries to choose from. In some of the rip-roaring
cowboy-style eateries line dance lessons and sleigh rides are offered along
with barbecued beef, baked beans and homemade pies. Gourmet Canadian cooking
and fine wines take centre stage at some upmarket restaurants. Staples like pizza,
pasta and hamburgers can be found in a number of casual eateries. For scenic
dining, ride the Lake Louise sightseeing Gondola to the Whitehorn Terrace where
the deck affords a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding peaks and
glaciers.
Activities
in Lake Louise
Après ski in Lake Louise
does not mean wild partying, but there are plenty of more subdued but enjoyable
ways for holidaymakers to wind down after a day on the slopes. Many local bars
and eateries offer entertainment like live music, a little dancing, karaoke,
limbo competitions, pool tables and darts, shuffleboard, or big screen
television. Guided night ski tours and sleigh rides are also on offer. Most
visitors, however, are content to settle down in front of a roaring fire
nursing a cognac and rehashing the day's adventures.
Things
to be aware of in Lake Louise
Skiing at Lake Louise can be
quite expensive.
Skiing
in Lake Louise
Lake Louise offers a perfect
mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain for skiers and boarders. The
unique layout makes both easy and challenging runs down from every chair
possible, on a choice of 113 groomed runs, as well as limitless off-trail
adventures and acres of open snow bowls. The efficient lift system also means
minimal queue times. Private and group lessons for all levels of skiers and
snowboarders take place daily, but reservations are necessary for the busy
Christmas and Easter season. Snow conditions are excellent, but snowmaking is
possible on about 20 percent of the runs if needed.
REFERENCE SITES:
“You can never conquer the mountain. You can only conquer yourself.”
— Jim Whittaker
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