How to Plan a Winter Honeymoon in Lake Louise, Alberta
- 1). Book a stay at the Fairmont Chateau. The upscale chateau is the quintessential hotel of the Lake Louise area, located right on the shore of Lake Louise. Here you'll find unparalleled views of the lake and surrounding glaciers and peaks. The hotel also has everything you'll need including restaurants, activities concierge, spa, hot tub/pool and access to the outdoors.
- 2). For the best experience request a room with lake views. You'll be able to look out your window and see Lake Louise and the impressive Victoria Glacier in the background. Be sure to mention it's your honeymoon as you may get an upgraded room and will receive special treatment throughout your stay.
- 3). Fly into Calgary airport. Book a shuttle or car from the airport to the chateau. The trip is about 2 hours from the airport.
- 4). After checking in, unwind at the Lakeview Lounge right outside the lobby. Enjoy a drink while you stare at the mountains through huge picture windows.
- 5). Take a horse carriage ride on the banks of Lake Louise. Always a romantic experience, the ride will give up-close views of the mountains and glaciers, as well as frozen waterfalls.
- 6). Rent snowshoes or ice skates at the hotel and enjoy the crisp, invigorating air of winter. You can ice skate right outside on the lake or snowshoe along a flat, wide pedestrian trail on the lake's banks. The trail also winds into more difficult, lengthy treks into the backcountry for a truly quiet, one-on-one experience.
- 7). Be sure to try some of the fine dining located right in the hotel. The four-diamond Fairview Dining Room offers some fine locally-inspired cuisine while the Walliser Stube offers excellent Swiss dishes. There are several other restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner as well.
- 8). Lake Louise Resort offers some of the most challenging, downhill skiing terrain in Canada and is not to be missed if you're a skiing or snowboarding enthusiast. Lake Louise also offers plenty Nordic skiing if you prefer to take it slower and enjoy the scenery.
- 9). The Fairmont Chateau offers guides and tours for various winter activities, as well as an activities concierge who can book everything for you. Night snowshoeing and tours of canyons and massive frozen waterfalls are two options.
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