In honour of CANADA DAY I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.
Lake Louise and Banff Alberta - random post
Royally Named: The lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.
Indigenous Roots: Before its royal moniker, Stoney First Nations people called it Ho-Run-Num-Nay (Lake of Little Fishes).
High Altitude Living: At 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) above sea level, Lake Louise Village is Canada's highest permanent community.
Strict Residency: To live in Lake Louise, you must either own a business in the area or work there.
Hollywood of the North: Its breathtaking backdrop is widely considered one of the most photographed places in the world.
Frigid Waters: The glacial waters rarely rise above 5°C (41°F), making it entirely too cold for regular swimming.
Bear Country: The area has one of the highest concentrations of grizzly bears to humans in North America, with sightings happening frequently during the summer months.
Manually "Painted": In 1915, the lake bottom was drained and artificially painted with non-toxic blue coloring to enhance the brilliant shade of the water.
I love Lake Louise and Banff! When I first moved to Alberta 30 years ago, it was easy to pop in to both during the summer for a visit. Now it's impossible to even get near them -- SO MANY TOURISTS!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love it there too. Haven't been there is many years but what a beautiful place. Being from the US I didn't know those things about Canada.
ReplyDeleteI doubt most Canadians do either.
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