Lake Louise

Lake Louise is suffering the same way as Moraine Lake. The access road, like Moraine’s, was clogged with cars and RVs but we lucked into a space in the lot. The chateau is now also a Fairmont and greatly fixed up from our last visit, easily doubled in size with the addition of new buildings (not shown). We didn’t have time or energy to go inside, or hike the trail to the tea house; others said the inside was not up to the Banff Springs level. Canoes rent for $50/hr, making Moraine Lake's $40/hr a freaking bargain.

Building a larger road is not the answer. Eventually they will have to go to a shuttle mode, as in Yosemite. That will help the traffic, but too many people will remain a problem. (Barry in our groups suggests rubber bullets.)