There are two ways to get from Lake Louise Village to Lake Louise itself in winter – the fast way in a car or the better way on snowshoes!

With 30cm of fresh snow on the ground we chose the scenic Louise Creek route (no 14) as that sounded way more fun!

Starting at the Lake Louise Village car park we headed under the railway bridge and across the Bow River Bridge.

The start of the 2.8 km trail (one way) is on your left immediately after the bridge. Within a few meters the road is left behind and a Winter Wonderland awaits!

After a few hundred meters you meet the first of many Louise Creek crossings.

The trail then starts its 200m elevation, which when breaking trail in 30cm of fresh powder is certainly a great workout! Remember snacks!!

However, there are always good spots to take a rest and just capture the magic of a snowy day in the Canadian Rockies!.

Eventually the trail flattens as you reach an intersection with the Tramline cross country skill trail (no 3).

Then it’s time to find a cosy lunch spot by the creek! On a cold day nothing is better than warm soup!!

The trail gradually makes its way up to Lake Louise, a crown jewel in the Canadian Rockies.

The fun part is heading back downhill on your newly-made trail finding new spots you missed on the way up!

Best to be quick though as the sun goes down earlier in winter!

Happy trail blazing my two and four legged friends!!