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Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse

With every step along the Plain of Six Glaciers trail, the feeling of remoteness intensifies. The lakefront fades away as the path moves over a silty delta, across a rocky traverse and up the spine of a glacial moraine.
The iconic log cabin - that’s home to the tea house - is nestled in the woods below the namesake Plain of Six Glaciers. Settle in for tea and a chat with the family members who’ve run the tea house since 1959 and are walking, talking encyclopedias of the area.

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

Local Tips

  • Cash Only: If you are hoping for a sweet treat or a cup of tea, make sure you bring cash (Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse does not accept any card or digital payments)

  • Local Flavour: Save room for the homemade chocolate cake.

  • Take advantage of the horse ride tours offered through Brewster Adventures/Timberline Tours and give your hiking legs a break.

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: 5.3 km one way

    Elevation gain: 365 m

    Hiking time: 4 hour round trip

    Trailhead: Upper Lake Louise Parking Area

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

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