Lake Louise (Alberta) facts for kids
Lake Louise is a beautiful glacial lake located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. The Stoney Nakota First Nations people, who are the original inhabitants of this land, call it the Lake of the Little Fishes. The small village of Lake Louise is nearby. It sits right on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), about 57 kilometers (35 miles) west of Banff, Alberta.
The lake's amazing emerald color comes from tiny bits of rock. These bits, called rock flour, are carried into the lake by water melting from the glaciers above. The lake covers about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles). Its water flows out through a 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) long stream called Louise Creek, which then joins the Bow River. Other famous lakes, like Moraine Lake and Lake Agnes, are also easy to reach from Lake Louise.
The History of Lake Louise's Name
Lake Louise was not always known by its current name. It was first called "Emerald Lake" because of its stunning green color.
How the Name Changed
In 1884, the lake's name was officially changed. It was renamed in honor of Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. She was a daughter of Queen Victoria, who was the Queen of the United Kingdom at that time. This new name has stayed with the lake ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Louise para niños
