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Victoria Glacier, Banff National Park

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#52 of 61 in Parks in Banff National Park
Garden · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By Bohemian_me84
    It is nice little hike to see the glacier . It is not really hard or long but if you are in a bad shape be prepared to get tired. Make sure to bring camera , bottle of water and very comfortable...  more »
  • By mrsagf
    If you are looking at Lake Louise, you are looking at Victoria Glacier on the mountains behind the lake. Its melting runoff feeds Lake Louise, appropriately, as Queen Victoria was the mother of HRH...  more »
  • By MaryannF650
    My husband and I, with 51 other seniors stopped at Lake Louise while touring the Canadian Rockies. We took beautiful pictures of the glacier as well as of the spectacular Lake Louise. We toured the....  more »
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