Lake Louise in Winter morning and hiking and backpacking trails

and hiking and backpacking trails cut through the park's rain-forests and along its Pacific coastline

from the dramatic peaks of the Olympic Mountains to old-growth forests

exposed to the open Pacific Ocean

The summit of glacier-clad Mt

The Tofino-Ucluelet highway parallels the entirety of the beach

Lake Louise in Winter morning and hiking and backpacking trailsDuring the winter months Lake Louise is a magical wonderland. Many days consist of bright blue skies that contrast against the landscape of glittering deep white snow. At such a high elevation winter arrives early and stays long. Between November and May the area becomes a vast playground for winter activities.