The deep emerald tone ofLakeLouise in Banff National Park is attributed to the "rockflour" that is carried from the flow and trickle of themelted glaciers that stretch above the water.
About an hour-and-a-half from the Calgary airport, Banff National Park, arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world, merits at least a daytrip.
Though the picturesque town of Banff and surrounding Banff National Park beckon with world-class skiing, mineral hot springs and countless other nature activities, it's tempting to stay put in the castle, so numerous and luxurious are its offerings.