Top 9 Funny Frequently Asked Questions In Lake Louise, Banff National Park

1. Where do they keep the animals at night?

The animals in Lake Louise and Banff National Park are wild, very wild. Keep your distance and do not feed them.

2. When do they drain the lakes and repaint the bottom?

The answer is that Lake Louise was first drained and painted in 1915. Then in 2015, 100 years later, the community gathered to celebrate the repainting of the lake bottom with non-toxic, environmentally friendly paint. The Banff Mayor at the time, Karen Sorensen, stated “My grandpa painted the lakebed 100 years ago and here I am now. We all must do our part to make sure this province stays beautiful. I’m just happy I can follow in his footsteps. I hope my own great grandkids will do the same a hundred years from now.” Also, happy April Fools Day (when this prank was posted in various news outlets)

3. How old are the elk when they turn into a moose?

Elk are elk and moose are moose. While they are both hoofed mammals called ungulates, they are different species entirely. Elk are two toned brown and white with a white rump. Moose are fully brown and have antlers that are wider like paddles.

4. Which one is the rocky mountain?

They are all rocky mountains and are part of the Rocky Mountain Range spanning from British Columbia and Alberta through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and down to New Mexico. The northern portion of the range is known as the Canadian Rockies.

5. Are the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) in uniform real or actors?

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police or “Mountie” for short is real live police officer dressed in what is called their “red serge”

6. What do I do, I only brought ski clothes (in July)?

Summer comes to Canada – warm temperatures, even temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius (90 degrees F). There are many shops in Banff to get new clothes.

7. Is there a border crossing at British Columbia and do I need different currency?

British Columbia is a province (like a state) that borders Alberta. It is part of Canada and requires no border crossing or different currency. However, you may need to purchase different National Parks passes to access different parks.

8. How do the moose know to cross the road at the moose crossing signs?

Sadly, the moose crossing signs are there because that particular location there have been motor-vehicle collisions with moose, elk, or deer. The frequency of these collisions is high enough to warrant erecting the sign to notify drivers.

9. Can you see polar bears at the Columbia Icefields?

Sorry, there are no polar bears at the Columbia Icefields. Yes, polar bears like ice-covered regions, but Polar bears typically occupy coastal regions and there is no ocean or large bay for them in central Alberta.

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