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  • Edmonton, Canada

Lake Agnes Tea House Trail Self-Guided Audio Nature Tour

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Follow the Lake Agnes Tea House Trail on a self-guided audio nature tour that plays through your smartphone. Across 19 GPS-triggered stops on this seven-kilometre out-and-back hike, discover Lake Louise, the Fairmont Chateau, Victoria Glacier, Mirror Lake, Lake Agnes and its tea house. Hear stories about Banff National Park, mountain geology, alpine plants, wildlife and Indigenous connections to the landscape. Audio plays automatically near each point of interest, while the live map shows your location and route. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before you begin, then hike without using mobile data. Allow two to three hours, or longer for rest stops, photos or refreshments. The trail climbs steadily on uneven mountain terrain and returns to Lake Louise. There is no group, fixed departure time or in-person guide. The tea house operates seasonally, and the route is not considered safe during winter and spring avalanche conditions. Check Parks Canada trail notices before setting out.

What to Expect

Private tour
17 stops
2 hrs – 3 hrs

Stop at: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

5 min

Start beside the landmark Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a grand lakeside hotel framed by mountain scenery.

Stop at: Lake Louise

5 min

Admire Lake Louise’s turquoise water and discover its Stoney Nakoda name, ‘Lake of Little Fishes’.

Stop at: Victoria Glacier

5 min

Admire Victoria Glacier across Lake Louise, where ice crowns the far end of the valley.

Stop at: Banff National Park

5 min

Travel through Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park and a showcase of Rocky Mountain scenery.

Stop at: CQ89+CV Lake Louise

5 min

Notice the hardy trees and plants thriving in Banff’s cool mountain forests.

Stop at: CQ77+CF Lake Louise

5 min

Discover how Banff’s wildlife bridges and underpasses help animals cross nearby highways safely.

Stop at: CQ65+PW Lake Louise

5 min

Catch glimpses of turquoise Lake Louise between the trees on the trail’s steady switchbacks.

Stop at: CQ76+FP Lake Louise

5 min

Discover the story of Castleguard Cave, a protected underground wonder closed to the public and far from this trail.

Stop at: CQ87+F3 Lake Louise

5 min

Watch for Banff’s mountain wildlife while giving every animal plenty of space.

Stop at: Mirror Lake

5 min

Pause at Mirror Lake, a tranquil alpine pool beneath the rounded Big Beehive.

Stop at: Lake Agnes Tea House

5 min

Reach the historic Lake Agnes Tea House beside a waterfall, with refreshments available when it is open for the season.

Stop at: Lake Agnes

5 min

Take in Lake Agnes, a quiet alpine lake nestled below cliffs and rugged peaks.

Stop at: CQ86+X8 Lake Louise

5 min

Discover the story of Castle Mountain, a fortress-like Bow Valley landmark away from this trail.

Stop at: CQ87+6M Lake Louise

5 min

Admire the layered Rocky Mountain peaks as the trail winds back toward Lake Louise.

Stop at: CQ77+73 Lake Louise

5 min

Discover the enduring Indigenous connections woven through the Lake Louise landscape.

Stop at: CQ78+WP Lake Louise

5 min

Discover how hiking and climbing shaped Banff’s adventurous mountain culture.

Stop at: CQ9G+42 Lake Louise

5 min

Return to Lake Louise and see how glacier-fed water and rock flour create its turquoise colour.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Flexible access—tour on the date and time you choose
  • Customer support by phone and email
  • Automatic audio playback at each point of interest
  • Optional trivia questions at points of interest
  • Self-guided English audio tour through the Tripvia Tours app
  • GPS-enabled route map showing your location
  • Offline use after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi
NOT INCLUDED
  • Smartphone and earbuds or headphones
  • Transportation to and from Lake Louise
  • Banff National Park admission, parking, shuttle, or transit costs
  • In-person tour guide
  • Food, drinks, and tea house purchases
  • Hiking equipment, water, and emergency supplies

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Download the Tripvia Tours app and the tour over Wi-Fi before you arrive.
  • Bring a fully charged smartphone and earbuds or headphones; enable location services.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

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7 total reviews

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