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The perfect view on Lake Louise!Paddle into a dreamlike emerald wonderland by boat

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Located in Banff National Park of the Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise is Canada’s most renowned lake attraction. Whether it’s the dreamy turquoise waters in summer as the snow melts or the fairytale-like snowy kingdom during the winter freeze, it draws travelers from around the world to witness the beauty of this "princess." To admire Lake Louise, besides strolling along its shores or enjoying afternoon tea by the window of a lakeside hotel, there’s another way to get even closer to the lake and not miss a single angle of its splendor.

Reported and photographed by Jiayun Yu / Canada

Located in Banff National Park of the Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise is Canada’s most renowned lake attraction. Whether it’s the dreamy turquoise waters in summer as the snow melts or the fairytale-like snowy kingdom during the winter freeze, it draws travelers from around the world to witness the beauty of this "princess." To admire Lake Louise, besides strolling along its shores or enjoying afternoon tea by the window of a lakeside hotel, there’s another way to get even closer to the lake and not miss a single angle of its splendor.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ Lake Louise and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ Lakeside cabins shrouded in mist look like something out of a fairy tale.

Lake Louise is the most famous tourist attraction in Banff National Park. Especially between June and October each year when the snow melts, the area is always surrounded by visitors from around the world, and rooms at the nearby Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise are in high demand. The water of Lake Louise comes from the Victoria Glacier located behind the center of the lake. The glacial meltwater scatters light to produce an emerald-green hue, and on clear mornings, the still lake surface offers picture-perfect reflections that are simply enchanting.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ Under the right light, the calm water creates stunning reflections.

And if you want to see more different angles and aspects of Lake Louise, why not hop in a boat and paddle around the lake yourself? When weather permits, visitors can rent a boat from the lakeside cabins and spend half an hour or an hour closely admiring the entire lake and surrounding scenery, letting the incredibly clear and transparent waters carry you into a dreamlike wonderland.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

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▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

Paddling in a red boat, you can linger in the middle of the lake, feeling the serenity of being surrounded by natural beauty, or venture further to get a closer look at the majestic Victoria Glacier, the "mother" of Lake Louise. When you look back, you’ll see the Fairmont Hotel standing like a castle in the wonderland, and the reflections on the lake add a poetic touch to the scene — so breathtaking you won’t want to blink.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ Taking a photo with the Fairmont Hotel while on the boat.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ The red boat and green mountains create a striking contrast.

▲ Lake Louise, Canada. (Photo / Reporter Jiayun Yu)

▲ The melted glacial water shows an emerald-green color.

Boat Rental at Lake Louise
Price: 95 CAD / 30 minutes (up to 3 people)

Flight Information
Air Canada operates a daily direct flight from Taipei to Vancouver at 15:55, from where you can transfer to a domestic Air Canada flight to Calgary International Airport, the closest airport to the Rocky Mountains.

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