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View looking across Lake Agnes to the Lake Agnes Tea House with mountains in the background
Hiking

Hike Lake Agnes Tea House

Tucked away on a forested path 400 meters above Lake Louise lies a refuge of food and drink on the shores of Lake Agnes, the Lake Agnes Tea House. Enjoy handmade cakes and a variety of loose-leaf tea while seated at the original rustic tables and chairs used by adventurers since the earliest days of the tea house in 1905. The 3.5 km forested trail that connects the shores of Lake Louise to the tucked-away Lake Agnes has drawn eager hikers up to this hanging valley for over a hundred years. The lakeside vista is the cherry on top of your reward of food and drink for the hike.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
3-6 hrs
When
Jun - Oct
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Plan Ahead

  • Parking is usually full from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Take Roam Transit or reserve a seat on the Parks Canada shuttle in advance.
  • Paid parking in effect from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm daily.

Location

Distance from Banff:
62km
Distance from Lake Louise:
4km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanClosed
FebClosed
MarClosed
AprClosed
MayClosed
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctOpen
NovClosed
DecClosed

Busy Times

Everyday

Local Tips

  • Cash Only: If you are hoping for a sweet treat or a cup of tea, make sure you bring cash (Lake Agnes Tea House does not accept any card or digital payments)

  • Be sure to check out the Loose-Leaf Tea Gift Bags available in the kitchen.

  • Take advantage of the horse ride tours offered through Timberline Tours/Brewster Adventures and enjoy this trail from a whole new perspective.

Getting There

  • Roam Route 8X: Daily service operating year round.

  • Roam Route 8S: Daily service operating May - September.

  • Parks Canada Shuttles: Daily service operating May - October.

More Information

  • Difficulty: Moderate

    Length: 3.4 km one way

    Elevation gain: 385 m

    Hiking time: 2.5 - 3 hour round trip

    Trailhead: Upper Lake Louise Parking Area

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Lake Agnes Tea House

Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
Location
Lake Louise Area
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