in the CANADIAN ROGKIE Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier Guide You Its Attractions ^^^Afw^^M&AAQflfWw \Jf wWmfoKM^p SWISS GUIDES TARIFF FOR CLIMBING Climb from To Cost per Time trii Lake Louise, Abbot Pass Lake Louise, Abbot Pass O'Hara Moraine Lake Camp O'Hara from Lake Louise by car 6 Glaciers Tea House 6 Glaciers Tea House I I iUUU fti Mt. Victoria Lefroy Hungabee Mt. Temple >r 2 days 14 hrs. 9 " 12 " 25.00 30.00 15.00 . Hector North part of Victoria South part of a 13 10 tt 15.00 20.00 2 days 2 I0S000 ft Moraine Camp Pinnacle Odaray M )untain 10 hrs, ountain 9 " from L< Plain < ciers Tea Hou: Wapta Lodge Lake O'Hara Lodge Lake O'Hara Lodge i_aKe lou is© g Oc Eiffel Peak Collier Mtn. Cathedral Mtn. Cathedral Crags Mt. Biddle tt tt tt "\0 £€ 13 " 13 " laciers 20.00 20.00 O'Hara Lodge Ringrose Peak a Hsasaai Camera Country d. oays %p^o. \j\j I |Odd 11,457 11,636 11,051 11,135 11,000 11,1 $15.00 10,07! 1 15.00 10,091 10,400 1 20.00 20.00 20.00 10,083 10,350 Whether you equip yourself with as many lenses as a Hollywood cameraman, photographic gadgets tha carry a simple snap shot i Louise will tax your supp meters, a enthusias e beautiej LJ ien you shoot in colour or that the light values of the clear mountain air call for shorter exposures than level ground. The photography shop will be glad to help you. V 3 *0 <0 S I o 1 SWISS GUIDES TARIFF FOR CLIMBING Climb from To Cost per Time Trip Hei 9,000 ft. L,aKG Louise Niblock Mtn. 8 hrs. $15.00 9,764 Lake Louise Mt. Whyte 9 tt 15.00 9,786 Lake Louise O'Hara Abbot Pass 9 tt $15.00 9,588 6 Glaciers Tea House Mitre 9 tt 20.00 9,480 O'Hara Lodge Yukness 7 tt 15.00 9,352 OiUuU ft Lake Louise Devil's Thumb Lake Louise Needles over 'Hara Lodge Schaffer Mtn, Lodge Lake Louise Paradise Moraine Lake Paradise 6 hrs. $10.00 8,066 12.00 8,600 15.00 8,834 1 8 " 7 " Opa O'Hara oraine Mitre Pass Wenkchem- na Pass • Sentinel Pass ^se Upper toria Glacier 8 hrs. 9 " 8 " 8 " 15.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 8,521 Daily rate Mountain r other climbs— $10.00, plus guide's expenses at ges — $2.50 per day. ■<—i— Shy Wild Life Thanks to the bai Parks wi on fire-arms in Canada's National >ugh shy, are not afraid of human ils not far from the Chateau you may ding; the Canada Jay, known as the Whiskey Jack,J; and, more inquisitive than many other see til k a denizens of the mountains, the hoary Marmot will sit on a rock to watch you and whistle to his friends to come out and have a look. dmm MM^^^MHM______________________p FUN BEGINS AT HOME set out on There is uise there is more than just a hotel from which to mountain climbs, hikes, drives, fun — and beauty—right where you are. The unchanging but ever different lake, the sunlit glacier, the Iceland poppies, light and shadow on the mountains — all these delight the eye and soothe the souL And, for the strenuous, there is the glass-screened, sun-drenched by jade-green glacial water, filtered and warmed to a 78° right at your front door* WESTERN MOUNTAIN LODGES & TEA HOUSES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES (Owned by Canadian Pacific, Operated by Lessees) LODGES Rates — American Plan — Cabin without Bath Cabin Private Bath & Toilet $13.00 double 8.00 single 17.00 double 11.00 single Rates, Individual Meals — Breakfast $1.00; Lunch $1,25; Dinner $1.75; Afternoon Tea 75c or a la carte. MORAINE Climbs Passes E LODGE Mount Temple Wenkchemna Wastash Pinnacle Sentinel Eiffel Consolation LAKE O'HARA LODGE Climbs Mount Hungabee — Huber — Odaray — Cathedral Crags — Biddle — Ringrose Yukness — Schaffer-—Wiwaxy Passes Abbot — Opabin — McArthur — Duchesnay Climbs Mount Cathedral — Vanguard Daley — Niles — Balfour Passes Niies Pass to Sherbrooke Lake Paget — Climbs Passes EY L< Mount Wapta — Balfour — Ogden — President Range — Poilus — Collie Summit Lake Pass — Little Yoho — Twin Falls TEA HOUSES: Rates —European Plan — Room $2.50 per Breakfast $1.00; Lunch $1.25; Dinner $1.75; Afternoon Tea 75c or a la carte. Meal Rates PLAIN OF limbs Passes GLACIERS TEA Mount Victoria — Mitre— Lefroy — Collier— Pope's Aberdeen Peak — Abbot Pass LAKE AGNES TEA HOUSE (No Sleeping accommodation) Climbs Mt St Piran —Little Beehive — Niblock— Whyte — Devil's Thumb — Needles TWIN FALLS CHALET *ur Ogden — President Range - Passes - Poilus Summit Lake Pass Little Yoho Twin Falls Collie TRAILS AND CLIMBS AT LAKE LOUISE TRAIL RIDING—Well-maintained trails radiate from Lake Louise. Many trips may be made astride sure-footed mountain ponies to points of special scenic interest in the surrounding region. Within easy range are the Lakes in the Clouds, The Saddleback, Paradise Valley, Lake Annette and the Giant Steps, Plain of the Six Glaciers and the Great Divide. Longer trips can be arranged to Lake O'Hara Lodge, Lake Wapta Lodge, the Ptarmigan Lakes, Pipestone Valley, etc. The service of guides, where required, can be obtained and riding kit, with the exception of boots, rented at Chateau Lake Louise. HIKING—The Information Bureau at the Chateau Lake Louise will be pleased to suggest the best hikes available and most suitable for you. An organized hiking trip conducted by a Swiss guide can be arranged at the Information Bureau. Short and long hikes are numerous. Many of them may be undertaken without guides. The trails from the Chateau to Saddleback and Mount Fairview, I1/* miles in length; to the Lakes in the Clouds (Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes) 3 miles; to the Plain of Six Glaciers, 4 miles; to the Beehive, about 4 miles; are popular. Other attractive hikes are to Paradise Valley and Giant Steps, and along the Lake O'Hara Trail towards Lake Wapta. The trails are kept in good condition and are well marked. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING—Lake Louise is an unsurpassed centre for mountain climbing. An array of mountains including Fairview, Aberdeen, Temple, Lefroy, Victoria, Pope's Peak, Whyte, Devil's Thumb, St. Piran, The Needles, Beehive, Niblock forms a gigantic circle around Lake Louise. These offer a wide range of climbs, representing practically every form of rock, ice and snow work, suitable for novices and experienced climbers. One of the main enjoyments of a holiday at Lake Louise is the opportunity for mountain climbing. Climbs ranging from the duration of two days down to six hours may be arranged under the guidance of competent Swiss mountaineers. The guides' fees include such equipment as ropes, picks, pitons, etc. and the guides' food on a trip of one day or less. Where the climb requires a stop-over, accommodation and food for guide and climber are extra at tariff rates. Parties of at least two and not exceeding four climbers can be escorted by one guide according to the climb to be made. Full information may be obtained at the information desk. MOTORING AT LAKE LOUISE Excellent highways and splendid mountain scenery near Lake Louise make it attractive to the motorist. Several automobile mechanics are located at Lake Louise, and gasoline and oil may be purchased there. Drives in private cars or busses may be arranged at the Brewster Transport Company desk, at the front entrance to the Chateau Lake Louise. # • An attractive route is the road to Banff, passing Mount Temple and following the Bow River practically all the way. Mount Eisenhower and Johnston Canyon are on this route. # At Mount Eisenhower the Banff-Windermere Highway turns south to cross Vermilion Pass between Storm and Boom mountains into British Columbia. Another scenic road extends to Field and Emerald Lake. Westward to the Great Divide this road passes Wapta Lodge, and follows the spectacular course of the Kicking Horse River. Near Field is the junction of the road up the Yoho Valley. The Kicking Horse Trail runs from a point on the Field- Emerald Lake road to Golden, whence the Columbia River Highway leads south to Lake Windermere and Cranbrook. The trip through the Kicking Horse Canyon is one of striking grandeur. Return to Lake Louise or Banff can be made by way of the spectacular Banff-Windermere Highway. Motor trips remarkable for their rugged beauty can now be made over the new Columbia Icefield Highway stretching north from Lake Louise to the spectacular Columbia Icefield. The route through this dramatic mountain country is fringed by forests and flanked by peaks and vast glaciers. MOTOR TOURS FROM LAKE LOUISE operated by the Brewster Transport Co. TOUR No. 1—Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks— a delightful 2-hour trip. TOUR No. 2—Banff, via Johnston Canyon, 40 miles. Spectacular scenery and wild game. TOUR No. 3—Emerald Lake, with side-trip to the famous Yoho Valley and Takakkaw Falls. Day or half-day trip. TOUR No. 6—Columbia Icefield. This trip of 85 miles north (round trip, 170 miles) on the new Columbia Icefield Highway reaches the Columbia Chalet situated at Athabaska Glacier. Waterfowl Lakes, Mt. Chephren, Mistaya Canyon, Mt. Forbes, Saskatchewan River and Mt. Murchison are outstanding attractions. -® > "V. ' SUGGESTIONS FOR DAILY RECREATION PUTTING GREEN—Near the main entrance. Get putters and balls at the Check Room. SWIMMING—Pool open daily. Glacial water heated to 78° F. Swimming and diving instruction by appointment. BOATING—Trips on the Lake in row-boats and canoes. FISHING—Enquire at Information Bureau or visit the Boathouse where the boatman will tell you the haunts of Rainbow, Cut- Throat, Speckled, Dolly Varden and Lake Trout. CAMPING AND TRAIL RIDING—May be arranged through Brewster Transport Company's representative. PHOTOGRAPHY—Photograph films, developing and advice on photography can be had through the Curio Stand. DANCING—Every night (except Sunday) in the Ballroom to the rhythmic tunes of the Chateau Lake Louise orchestra. CONCERTS—Dinner music daily. Song recital every evening in the Rotunda. Concert Sunday evenings. GAMES ROOM—On lower floor. CARDS—Tables and cards placed in Upper and Lower Lounge, on request of guests wishing to play. TELESCOPE—On the Loggia at east end of Chateau. LAKE LOUISE Lake Louise was discovered in 1882 by the late Tom Wilson, and named after Princess Louise,, wife of the Marquis of Lome, en Governor-General of Canada. DIMENSIONS—One and a half miles in length, three-quarters of a mile wide. COLORING—Is due to the depth of the Lake and the minute mineral particles of glacial silt and rock dust carried down from the Victoria Glacier. GLACIER—Upper Victoria, 200 to 300 feet thick, Lower Victoria 400 to 500 feet in depth. CHATEAU—The charming Chateau Lake Louise- Pacific hotel—has 386 rooms, all with outsi Altitude 5,680 feet above sea level. -a Canadian e exposure. Additional information will be supplied at the information Bureau. 5018