From the moment we were checked in by Amy, we have been blown away by the beauty here. Lake Louis…read moreis unique and we've been waiting to come here for several years. Yes, it's a huge splurge, but it is bucket list worthy and we are doing it while we can. The property is gorgeous, so much to do and this evening they have fire pits going too. I think we have the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in, I'm truly not sure how we will leave! Well, other than my wallet will demand it! It's just an incredible experience if you're able to make it happen!!

our stay at fairmont chateau lake louise was nothing short of magical. our suite featured enormous…read morewindows lining the room, giving us a direct view of the breathtaking mountains and lake. waking up to that scenery every morning is a memory i'll never forget. the hotels location is truly unmatched. its only about a 3 minute walk to the lake itself, and there are plenty of comfortable seating areas throughout the hotel and on the outdoor patio to relax and take in the view the service and hospitality were exceptional from beginning to end. our room was spacious, spotless, and we were welcomed with a bottle of wine and snacks as we settled in. our suite vip concierge, alexandra, was incredibly warm, attentive, and professional. she helped us secure an amazing reservation at the lakeview lounge and arranged shuttle tickets to moraine lake we had dinner at the lakeview lounge, seated at the famous window table overlooking the lake. our waiter, will, provided friendly and attentive service, and our 3 course meal was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. our stay also included breakfast at Louiza, which offered both an a la carte menu and a buffet with fresh fruit, pastries, meats, and other breakfast favorites one of my favorite little touches was the complimentary postcards available in the lobby. the hotel provides the postage stamp and a mailbox to send them from. we wrote messages to our loved ones on beautiful cards featuring lake louise and mailed them right from the hotel. what a thoughtful and cute keepsake to have! every detail of our stay was perfect, from the incredible hospitality to the unforgettable views. its certainly a splurge but delivers an experience that's truly hard to beat

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is a wonderful alternative for canoeing if the boathouses at…read moreLake Louise and Moraine Lake get too busy. What really stands out is the value; the canoe rental rates are significantly more affordable here than at the other major lakes. The staff that operates the boat house and the attached gift shop were wonderful, incredibly friendly, and helpful. While the lake is certainly less crowded than its more famous neighbors, parking can still a challenge. Expect to spend around an extra 20 minutes to park, and be prepared to walk a short distance from your spot to the water's edge. Once you're there, it's well worth the effort. There are also several beautiful, easy-to-moderate trails circling the lake to explore the scenery on foot after your paddle. Cilantro on the Lake restaurant can get busy, but The Window walk up food counter is quick, and perfect for grabbing some food for a picnic in the canoe. Highly recommended for a more relaxed and less crowded scenic mountain experience!

I go to see three beautiful lakes on my first day in Banff National Park. Our last stop was at…read moreEmerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Yoho National Park is one of the four contiguous national parks in Canada's Rocky Mountains. Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake near the town of Golden. The lake has a emerald green color to it and is enclosed by mountains of the President Range. I had a nice time here. I did some of the hiking trials and saw a little bit of wildlife along the way. This lake is less crowed than Louise and Moraine lakes which I enjoyed. I enjoyed the views while hiking and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. I grabbed lunch at the Cilantro on the Lake restaurant before heading out. There are canoe rentals at Emerald Lake if you want to get out on the water.

We were given a menu where you were to choose one appetizer one entrée and a choice of a dessert…read morefor 105 CAD per person and then they just verbally gave you the price of individual items if you didn't want the three course dinner. Very odd. Anyway, the striploin steak was $72 and the salmon was $62 we were told appetizers were about $30 and sides were $14 just as an FYI We really just don't eat that much food so we are going to go ala carte. While not as friendly as our server in Louiza last night, we did get our entrees fairly quickly and they were served hot. I ordered the sockeye salmon and it was served with broccolini and some potatoes and husband had the 12 Oz strip loin with asparagus. Everything was tasty. $176 before tip with one beer and one wine. The restaurant does have a lovely patio but it was primarily in the sun- and even at 65 degrees that gets hot, so we opted for the indoor seating. You still have an amazing view!

We ordered: 1. 12-Hour Smoked Beef Rib French Dip - gruyère…read morecheese, dijonnaise, crispy sweet onion, homemade sourdough roll, au jus for dipping 2. Penne Alla Vodka - guanciale, spinach, fresh herbs 3. San Sebastián Cheesecake - basque cheesecake, dark chocolate, raspberry coulis French dip was underwhelming. The sourdough bread was high quality but 12 hour smoked beef rib was mostly dry. Basque cheesecake and vodka penne were very good. Views were obviously fantastic and partially what you're paying for. Service was friendly and good.

First meal at Banff and it did not disappoint. Limited menu, have only 2 veg options, but this…read moremight be best veg burger I have ever had. We started with soup which was very tasty. Then we had veg burger, patty was homemade and full of flavors. Presentation of dishes were top notch Service was great. Atmosphere was beautiful. You could see some mountains soaking up sun rays while you eat and hear sound of burning woods in chimney. Loved it and will totally recommend.

These cabins are dated, small, and very overpriced for what is included. The cabin was not clean…read morewith cobwebs on the ceilings and crumbs in the couch cushion. The cabin only had two electrical outlets total in inconvenient spots, no hair dryer, no refrigerator, nor a coffee maker. Breakfast in the main lodge included one stale pastry of your choice and a coffee/tea. They do have a small selection of snacks and other merchandise for sale. Additionally, when we checked out by turning in our cabin key we nothing more than a thank you before the young front desk representative went back to texting on her phone. No questions asked about how our stay was or anything else. Would not stay here again and would not recommend it.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. We are visiting and were hungry for a good meal-luckily we…read morestopped at Turning Point. We were seated quickly, Kelsey came and took our order. We had the Special, an Elk Burger w/bowl of Clam Chowder. Both were excellent!! I had the chicken sandwich with a side salad and fries. The sandwich was great and the slaw was so yummy! Fries were perfect. Enjoyed it and would be more than happy to eat here again. All the food we saw looked great! No one left without eating most of their meal. The pizza is deep dish and looked so yummy. Highly recommend!

The service here was terrible. Our waiter looked like he wanted to be anywhere else than there…read morehelping us. He seemed very inconvenienced by us even being there. The woman that brought out the food had a very similar attitude. We tried talking to both of them and they actually basically ignored us. It was the most bizarre dining experience we had ever had. I'd skip this place and find somewhere else to go with better service. Food was ok.

Really delicious food in Lake Louise area! We stayed at Post Hotel and this was a great close…read moreoption. Highly recommend!

We went here this morning after Lake Louise and it hit the spot. We got 4 sandwiches/wraps…read more Chicken salad, the Houston (pulled pork), Greek wrap and chicken Caesar salad wrap. 2 hot drinks and banana bread. According to my family, all the sandwiches were good choices. I tried my daughter's chai which was perfect. This place is very small but it's good to take out. It was fast too. I read about it and was happy we tried it. Definitely scored an awesome place.

Fairly easy hike from the trailhead. Very populated trail to see the alpine lake; it's a bit too…read moreaccessible for the normal tourist so there's a high foot traffic on the trails. If you want more peace and quiet, keep going up to the Beehive but even then, you will see more people than wild animals.

It's beautiful, it's amazing, and it's located up in the mountains. You'll hike for about two hours…read moreto reach the Lake Agnes Tea House, which overlooks this gorgeous lake. The only thing prettier than one of Banff's stunning lakes is a lake IN the mountains. I highly recommend doing this trek on one of the days that the tea house is open, as it is adorable and oh-so special. It's not open every day, so check online before you go and bring cash, as they don't accept cards. Enjoy!

Expensive but worth it. Service is fantastic. The room we had was their least expensive option…read morebut it was still great with a view of the lake. The complimentary breakfast is excellent. Dinner was fine but we had tastier and cheaper dinners elsewhere during our trip. I would still say have dinner there at least one night rather than leave the facility. Do take advantage of the complimentary use of the canoes. It's an incredible feeling to be in the middle of the lake and look all around you. Our favorite part was going to the top of the Rockpile trail at sunset. Only hotel guests are allowed up there in the evening and it's a real treat to be up there with only a handful of others.

Exceeded our expectations- can't wait to go back. We stayed here and Emerald Lake Lodge and would…read moreprefer the experience we had at Moraine. Aside from the magical views the room was well appointed, food was delicious and staff were very helpful. Parking was tight for our full sized truck but you are at your destination so no need to leave! Make sure you canoe and go to the top of the rock pile- Food was delicious at the restaurant. Staff were friendly and our experience was phenomenal. Highly recommended

Better than expected, excellent value. I was not expecting homemade soup and hand-packed burger…read morepatties.

We came here for lunch during our halfway stop on a 4-lake excursion tour. We were seated…read moreimmediately despite the restaurant being pretty busy. Our waiter, Noah, was amazing. He made recommendations when asked. He was personable, and prompt. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with a side Caesar salad. Both were delicious. The Buffalo chicken wrap had the right amount of chicken and it was evenly distributed throughout the wrap along with the other ingredients. The Caesar salad was good and exactly how I expected it to be. No complaints. Also the restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated.

I took a Parks Canada guided hike to Walcott Quarry in Yoho national park to see the fossils! The…read morehike was very informative and fun! We covered a long distance (24km and about 900+m elevation) over 11 hours which was a good pace! There were lots of little wildlife (squirrels, pika, grouse) and the scenery was beautiful.

Even though my trip to Canada mostly cantered around Banff, my tour bus did take us into Yoho…read moreNational Park for a part of the day. Yoho is the smallest of the four contiguous national parks. The other ones are Jasper, Kootenay and Banff National Parks. Yoho is an interesting name for a National Park and comes from the Cree language. It means "awe and wonder". After a stop at Lake Louise and Moraine, we ended up finishing our day at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. One of the things that I enjoyed about this park and lake was that it was less crowded than Banff and the other two popular lakes. I ended up walking the nature trail around beautiful deep-green Emerald Lake. I enjoyed the views and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. Sadly, Emerald Lake was the only area of Yoho National Park that I was able to explore. Hopefully I am able to see other areas like Takakkaw and Wapta Falls, Lake O'Hara and the Natural Bridge next trip.