Banff Lake Louise Tea House

One way from lake louise to the tea house is 3 5 km 2 2 miles.

Banff lake louise tea house. Lake agnes tea house. The lake agnes tea house hike is an enjoyable trip up to a charming lake with a lovely little tea house. An iconic banff and lake louise experience accessible to hikers of many abilities. The hike to the lake agnes tea house is high on the list of things to do for those visiting lake louise.

It s not a complete secret but many people are not aware there is a second tea house in lake louise. From the tea house there are options for what to do such as hiking up to the little beehive contouring around lake agnes or simply just enjoy the picturesque scenery with a cup of tea. The plain of six glaciers tea house trail begins from the trail in front of the fairmont chateau lake louise a 50 minute drive northwest of the town of banff. After a forested 3 5 km hike with an elevation gain of 400 m or 1 300 ft the valley opens to reveal spectacular lake agnes.

In the summer months hundreds of people visit the lake agnes tea house each day but only a fraction of those numbers hike to the plain of six glaciers. Lake agnes tea house trail stats. It is certainly one of the most popular hikes in the area. 400 m 1 312 ft.

How can you resist a hike that ends with the option of sipping a cup of hot steeped tea a bowl of homemade soup and sandwich or dessert. You can actually do this on two different trails at lake louise. Lake agnes tea house is up at 2 135 m 7 005 ft. 696 reviews 1 of 3 coffee tea in lake louise cafe canadian vegetarian friendly lake louise banff national park alberta canada 1 403 762 3200 website add hours all photos 402.

The first section of the trail follows the busy lakeshore trail to the far end of lake louise. Beyond the lake s silty inlet the crowds thin as the trail climbs steadily through subalpine forest and across the. The lake agnes tea house was built by the canadian pacific railway in 1901 as a refuge for hikers. One of the most hiked trails in the canadian rockies this destination offers it all.

Situated near lake louise alberta canada at an altitude of 2 135 m or 7 005 ft our tea house is located in a lovely hanging valley on the shores of lake agnes. If you re a newbie hiker give yourself extra time just in case 3 hours. Normal people take 1 2 hours. Together with mirror lake and lake louise these lakes.

An enjoyable trail stunning views and a teahouse for refueling before the descent. Climb steadily on a forested trail past mirror lake and the waterfall that cascades out of lake agnes before arriving at the idyllic alpine waters of lake agnes and enjoying speciality teas.