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Peyto Lake and Bow Summit
The highest point on the Icefields Parkway is Bow Summit, 2088 m above sea level. Here the road crosses alpine meadows near the source of the Bow River before dropping into the Mistaya Valley. From the lower parking area at Bow Summit, a short trail takes you uphill to the Peyto Lake lookout.
Address: 190 km (118.75 mi) S of Jasper/40 km (25 mi) N of Lake Louise AB
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Mistaya Lake
Mistaya Lake, located near Peyto Lake and about 72 km (45 mi) from the town of Lake Louise, is a small clear lake set among the Rockies.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Lake Agnes
Lake Agnes is most popular for its hiking trail that leads up to the Lake Agnes Teahouse, a rest stop that first opened in 1984. The teahouse offers scenic views of the lake as well a view of nearby Mirror Lake.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Hector Lake
The beautiful green waters of Hector Lake spread below a fresh carpet of lush forest. While the southern part of the lake is forest-enclosed, the northern end is set hard against rugged mountains which is typical of a lake formed in a glacial basin. View Mount Balfour and the Waputik Range to the southwest.
Address: 214 km (133.75 mi) S of Jasper/16 km (10 mi) N of Lake Louise.
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Lake Louise
The namesake of the hamlet, this idyllic lake is surrounded by a hiking path and offers canoeing in the summer and ice skating in the winter atop its blue-green waters. Its shoreline runs along the Chateau Lake Louise property. The lake derived its name from Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
Address: . Lake Louise AB
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Hidden Lake
Located near Lake Louise, Hidden Lake is a small lake that is accessible through a backcountry trail near Boulder Pass. A campground is also located near the lake.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
Formerly pictured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill, this emerald green lake is set before a backdrop of sharp peaks. To the N is Mount Temple, the highest mountain in the Bow Range and third highest in Banff National Park, A good area for hiking. Visit the Parks Canada Information Bureau in the town of Banff or the Visitor Centre in Lake Louise for information on the trails.
Address: 12 km (7.5 mi) E from Lake Louise access road AB
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Katherine Lake
Found off Highway 93, this lake area offers a trailhead popular for alpine ski tours in the park. The trail is about 8 km (5 mi) long and is also ideal for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and cross country skiing.
Address: 31 km northwest of Lake Louise, along the Icefields Parkway AB CA
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