Lake Louise Alberta Map

About Lake Louise, Alberta

Lake Louise is a hamlet in 28-28-16-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lake Louise is located at 51.4253°N, 116.1806°W.

Lake Louise rests like a jewel cradled by the colossal embrace of the Canadian Rockies, its waters a startling, almost unbelievable turquoise, a hue born from glacial silt suspended in its depths. It lies 50.4 km west-north-west of Banff, AB (from Banff, AB: bearing 303°T), and is situated 21.6 km east of Field. Jagged peaks, draped in the stoic green of ancient pines and the stark white of permanent snowfields, pierce a sky that shifts from the soft blush of dawn to the deep indigo of night. The air here is thin and crisp, carrying the scent of pine needles and the faint, mineral tang of the surrounding stone, a constant reminder of the immense geological forces that shaped this dramatic landscape. Even in the quietude of early morning, before the day's visitors arrive, a palpable sense of awe settles over the valley, a reverence for the raw, untamed beauty that defines Lake Louise. This iconic destination owes its existence and fame to a rich tapestry of natural wonder and human endeavor, a place where the raw power of nature meets the enduring spirit of exploration. Originally known to the Stoney Nakoda people as "Lake of the Little Fishes," its transformation into a world-renowned tourist haven began in the late 19th century, inextricably linked with the Canadian Pacific Railway's vision of promoting transcontinental travel. The grand Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a sentinel overlooking the water, stands as a testament to that era, a beacon of hospitality amidst the wilderness. The local economy, intrinsically tied to tourism, thrives on providing visitors with an unforgettable experience, from guided hikes through alpine meadows carpeted with wildflowers in summer to the exhilarating thrill of skiing down slopes kissed by the winter sun. The sheer scale of the surrounding mountains, a constant, silent presence, imbues Lake Louise with a profound sense of permanence, a place where the echoes of past adventurers seem to linger in the crisp mountain air.

About This Lake Louise Map Page

Explore Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.425278, -116.180556. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Lake Louise includes the postal code (T1L), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lake Louise is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.