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Lake Louise

A turquoise glacial lake below Victoria Glacier, with a lakeshore path, canoes and trails to mountain teahouses.

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Time Needed
Half a day

Why Go

A turquoise glacial lake below Victoria Glacier, with a lakeshore path, canoes and trails to mountain teahouses.

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