Western Gateway

The Western Gateway begins at Lake Louise.

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Western Gateway Details

The Western Gateway begins at Lake Louise and travels to the Town of Banff. Along the way, stop at the many roadside interpretive exhibits, including Morant's Curve, Moose Meadows and Hillsdale Meadow to learn more about the area.

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Nearby Parks Around Western Gateway

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0.8 mi away

Banff

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Mount Rainier

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Western Gateway

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0.8 mi away

Banff National Park

Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885.

0.8 mi away

Lake Louise Visitor Centre

This visitor centre is found in the village of Lake Louise.

1.1 mi away

Lake Louise Trailer

This full-service camping site is 1 kilometers (0.6 mile) from Lake Louise, and just 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the lake itself.

1.1 mi away

Lake Louise Tent

This camping site is 1 kilometers (0.6 mile) from Lake Louise, and just 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the lake itself.

1.1 mi away

Skoki Loop

You'll hike up, up and up some more before coming back down to earth a few days later on the Skokl Loop backcountry trail.