Lake Agnes Teahouse Hike
About
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1901 as a refuge for alpine hikers, the Lake Agnes Teahouse is a historic wooden log cabin perched on the shores of alpine Lake Agnes at an elevation of 2,135 meters (7,005 feet). Reached via a well-graded trail climbing through a dense forest of subalpine firs and larches, the teahouse has no electricity or running water. Staff hike up fresh supplies daily to serve specialty loose-leaf teas and fresh, warm-baked scones to hikers next to a mountain waterfall.
Highlights
What makes this place special
The Historic Log Cabin
A charming, rustic wooden cabin built in 1901, serving over 100 varieties of loose-leaf tea on its wooden deck.
Mirror Lake
A perfectly round, quiet tarn located at the midpoint of the hike, sitting directly beneath the towering rock face of the Big Beehive.
Lake Agnes Waterfall
A thundering, icy mountain waterfall that tumbles down the rock shelf just below the teahouse entrance steps.
Things to Know
- •The teahouse has no electricity, meaning credit card machines do not operate; carrying Canadian or US cash is highly recommended to purchase food.
- •The trail is a continuous uphill climb with a 400-meter (1,300-foot) elevation gain, requiring a basic level of hiking stamina and sturdy footwear.
- •The teahouse operates seasonally from early June to mid-October, closing during the winter when Lake Agnes freezes over.
