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PKD1006
For non-horseback riders like us, doing the Destination Lakehead Riding tour with Brewster Stables (located at the front of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise) was a great way to experience the natural beauty of Lake Louise. We very much enjoyed our time (~2 hours) with our guide Caleb and our horses (Speckles and Traveler) and found the tour to be fun and laid back. Two helpful tips: bring gloves and a small camera only (tough to manage/protect a big camera on the horse).
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michellesT3806VE
Great trail ride to Plain of 6. Our guide Ann was great. The ride was into rock covered moraine, difficult for horse and experienced, but not recently seasoned, riders. We took our Motrin but so worth the trek. Heard the BOOM!, turned around to see the avalanche. Pretty cool. Beautiful views of the P6 and Lake Louise. Well worth the $ and the effort. Backcountry our goal, lesser trip may only take you through the forest or around the lake which is easy enough to enjoy on foot.
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AmandaN1968
I went on the 'Explore Lake Louise' trip and although the place was spectacular, I felt that I was just one number in the huge tourism machine of Brewster Travel. I was picked up at my hotel, but then it wasn't explained that you would then be taken to their depot where you had to transfer coaches and wait for everyone else. The driver seemed a bit jaded and just gave a monotone list of facts as we drove.We stopped at Johnson Canyon and got to walk up by ourselves, then later did a 2 minute photo stop from a carpark looking up at Castle Mountain. We were dropped off at Lake Louise before noon and were told that the bus would be back at 5.15pm to collect us. We were handed a voucher for lunch that we could use at the deli to select lunch items. This wasn't quite what I was expecting when the tour promised "lunch at the iconic Chateau Lake Louise".Lake Louise itself is well worth a visit and I hiked up to the equally picturesque Lake Agnes and ate my lunch there. Due to all the bear warnings, you are advised not to hike alone, so I would casually follow small groups of hikers or families on the way up and down. If you are travelling solo and wanted to go hiking, I would recommend a small group tour through Discover Banff Tours.
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FedGates
Best adventure ever in Banff, Canmore area. Nice Gondola ride and relaxing walk up the mountain. I enjoyed taking pictures in the Gondola and up the mountain. I was lucky enough to see few moose during my gondola ride. The stall was very friendly and welcoming. I recommend the GONDOLA Tour its worth the price.
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Lori406
By far the most memorable trip riding horseback through the Canadian Rockies. Although it was a few years ago, we both agree that it is our favorite trip. Since then I have travelled throughout SE Asia and saw many sights, but this trip still tops them all. Gorgeous scenery, great weather, friendly staff and cowboys, quiet, calm serene environment, good food, cabin lodgings, grizzly and animal sightings aplenty. scenic, memorable, challenging....memories still put a smile on my face. love love this trip! so glad we went. just stretch your leg muscles prior to riding the horses. My knees were wrecked holding on around this animals rounded rib cage.Lori
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I_get_around2014
Delicious drinks, delicious dinner.The gondola was a good time, with a nice walk at the top. Saw some mountain goats also.
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KScheepers
My daughter and i went on the 4 hour icewalk and it was amazing ! I am not the fittest but managed it ok. It was wonderful to be in the Rockies and to see the frozen waterfalls ! Its a must do i think !
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Devon_Kat11
My husband and I had a wonderful time today on horseback with Brewster Adventures. I am a nervous rider after a nasty fall about 4 years ago (this was my first time riding since) and the horses were very slow and careful and didn't spook once. We were alone with our guide Sarah who was such a lovely young lady and gave us lots of info on the surroundings and also a good deal of info on the horses and their lives. Once we got to the back of the lake, Sarah took a photo of us on the horses with the amazing backdrop.A great experience especially when too cold to hike to the back of the lake! If your thinking of doing it, do!
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KevinT80
My mom has MS and has difficulty walking and very little energy. She had always wanted to go to the tea house at Lake Agnes, but unfortunately never made it and then this horrible, stupid disease struck her, so she thought she would never get to see it. I thought horseback might be a way to make her dream come true. Finally, our schedules lined up and the weather was supposed to cooperate, so we went up on Sunday, August 25.We went for the 9 am ride. There was supposed to be one other, but they didn't show, so we got a private ride. Our guide, Ryan, was absolutely awesome. My mom was having difficulty getting on the horse, and one other guide who was there started being a total downer suggesting if she's having difficulty getting on the horse, she won't be able to do this. I had been saddled up first, so couldn't really go help. However, Ryan helped swing my mom's leg up and over the horse to make sure she could at least sit on the horse and determine if she was up for this herself. She got up, and she was.The ride was really nice going through the forest and up the mountain. I had hiked it the previous year, so it was a little different experience on horseback. Its funny how many people will just stare at you in amazement that you're on a horse and take pictures of you. We got to the top, and Ryan help us off our horses. He was very patient with my mom who had a bit of a struggle getting off the horse as you do still use leg muscles as your riding, so she was a little beat. He saw she would need some extra time, and told us to take more time at the top. I had asked specifically if we would have enough time for tea, as that's what my mom had wanted. He gave it to us. After getting my mom up the stairs (some difficulty as there is a relatively long path after you dismount the horses) she saw Lake Agnes, which is stunningly beautiful for anyone, but for someone who never thought they would get to see it in their life, I can't even fathom putting how it must look to them into words.We were a little late getting back down, however, Ryan was extremely understanding knowing how much energy my mom had exerted getting there. He seemed more than happy to be able to help. With my help, we got my mom back onto the horse easily with no problems (take that, pessimistic cowboy at the stable) and rode back down.The only thing that would have improved this is if they gave you an hour at Lake Agnes. It is so beautiful and you can't really take it all in in just a few minutes. I felt bad that I had to rush my mom through it and it would have been really nice if we could have just sat there to rest and admire the beauty, however, I do understand that the stable has afternoon rides to offer as well.I would like to give a special thank you to Ryan, because if it weren't for his patience, understanding, and help, my mom's dream may have never come true and you helped make it all happen and I am truly grateful.
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hokeydokey1
Sarah, my guide, took me out on a two hour ride to the end of Lake Louise. We chatted the whole time, she gave lots of information about the land and the glaciers, the animals and the habitats. I was very comfortable and enjoyed it completely! If you go, ask for Sarah from Ontario, if she is still there!
