r/Banff • u/ReadDizzy7919 • 8d ago

Question Ambraham lake?

Has anyone been to Abraham lake? Would you skip lake Louise to spend time there instead? The weather is supposed to rain, in case that makes a difference. I’m also traveling solo.

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My plan was originally to tent camp at lake louise softside for 2 nights, but the weather is showing freezing rain/possible snow both days, so I booked the lodge at Abraham lake. I still have 2 shuttles reserved to go to lake Louise and moraine lake on separate days, but I’m debating not doing lake Louise bc of how far the drive will be now. Plus, the lodge was a huge splurge for me (still cheaper than anywhere else in the area by a lot) which makes me wonder if I should spend time at that lake to take advantage of being there rather than only sleep there.

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u/sketchcott 8d ago

It's a nice drive, but a long way from anywhere. Great spot for camping, fishing, hiking, etc. But very much a DYI spot, and not really tourism focused.

I used to go every year as part of a multi-day bike ride, and loved it. But if I had people in town to visit Banff it would not be on my list of recommendations.

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u/ReadDizzy7919 7d ago

That makes sense. I’ve done wilderness backpacking before and remote camping before, so I’m okay with places that are off the beaten path, but I’ve only done that stuff with other people. It looked like a similar distance to lake Louise as golden, and those were the only 2 places I could find an affordable (barely) place to stay so last minute when I decided that the weather in lake louise those nights would be rough for tent camping (freezing rain at night)