Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House facts for kids
The Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is a special building found high in the mountains. It is located near the beautiful Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. This tea house is famous for its amazing views and as a place for hikers to rest.
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History of the Mountain Tea House
How the Tea House Was Built
The Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House was built a long time ago in 1924. It was built by a company called the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The CPR was a big railway company that also owned hotels and lodges.
Why the Tea House Was Created
The idea for the tea house came from Edward Feuz. He was a Swiss mountain guide who worked for the CPR. He thought it would be a great place for people to stop and rest. Many guests were hiking to another mountain shelter called the Abbot Pass Hut.
What the Tea House Looks Like
The main part of the tea house is a strong building made of stone. It has two floors. Around the building, there are wooden porches where people can sit. These porches are called verandas.
Cabins for Staff
Next to the tea house, there are three smaller cabins. These cabins were built a few years later in 1927. They used to be places where guests could stay overnight. Now, these cabins are used by the staff who work at the tea house.
Who Owned the Tea House?
The CPR spent about $2,500 to build the tea house. This was a lot of money back then! They let the Feuz family run the tea house. Later, in the 1950s, the CPR started to sell or tear down their mountain lodges. But they kept the tea house until 1960. Today, the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is owned and run by Joy Kimball.
