Adventure, Day 4
We had breakfast at the hotel. At the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise we had breakfast at one restaurant one day and a different place the next day (logistics because of the early departure time on the second day.)
The morning’s adventure was a trip to Moraine Lake. This is another place with incredible colors and indescribable beauty.
Our lunch was at the Station Lake Louise Restaurant. Both my other half and I agree that this was our least favorite lunch of the entire adventure, but we also think that it was a good meal given our location.
We had a champagne toast before the meal because two people on our tour got engaged that very morning! One of the guides had gone up to take a photo without spoiling the surprise for them, so that was horribly romantic!!!
After lunch we returned to the hotel. The canoe vouchers could be used at any time the canoes were open for business, but there is also an optional hike up to the Lake Agnes Teahouse in the afternoon.
We opted to do the hike, even though I was doing this with a broken foot. I made it through the UK in a similar state a few years earlier. I wasn’t going to let this stop me now.
Having said that, let me give two heads ups on the hike. First, if you are not accustomed to higher altitudes, you may need to stop more frequently. There’s no shame in this. It’s just how your body responds to higher elevations.
Also, if you’re trying to do this hike while wearing a great big boot for an injury, it’s going to take longer. First, the trail is going uphill. Second, coming back down the hill, you’re going to run into loose rock.
So did we make it all the way to the Teahouse. No. BUT we made it to Mirror lake that served as a good spot to breathe before we started back down. The lake is almost, almost, almost to the Teahouse, but given the state of my foot (and the fact that the last section is considered the most challenging) we decided that this was a good place to turn around.
Dinner in the evening is provided but on your own in the sense that your guides make a reservation for you at one of the hotel’s restaurants. You have LOTS of choices, and you will truly get your money’s worth on this meal. We had a wonderful time that evening!
One touristy note that everyone else may already know. We went postcard shopping on this trip. We found many places in Canada that sell two types of postcards. Stamped for sending within Canada/outside of Canada and unstamped. Obviously the unstamped cards cost less. Check the back of the card if you’re looking for a specific one!