The Lake Agnes Tea House hike in Banff National Park is a classic trail that leads to a historic tea house overlooking the stunning Lake Agnes.

The hike starts at Lake Louise and offers breathtaking views of turquoise blue waters, soaring peaks, and lush forests along the way. The tea house, dating back to 1905, is a popular spot for hikers to grab a cup of tea or pastry while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

With options to explore Mirror Lake, the Little Beehive, and the Big Beehive, this hike is a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

At minimum, you should hike out to the Tea House. Once you're there, consider tacking on a side quest out to either the Big Beehive or Little Beehive viewpoints, they're epic! For a real challenge, do the entire circuit along with a trip out to the Plain of Six.

I strongly recommend downloading AllTrails and using a trail map if you're doing one of these circuits since there are a lot of trails that intersect near the Tea House.

• Lake Agnes Tea House Only (Easy: 4.6 Miles, 1,646 ft of Elevation Gain)

• Tea House + Little Beehive Only (Moderate: 5.8 Miles, 2,112 ft of Elevation Gain)

• Tea House + Big Beehive Only (Moderate: 6.3 Miles, 2,414 ft of Elevation Gain)

• Tea House + Big & Little Beehive Circuit (Hard: 7.7 Miles, 2,664 ft of Elevation Gain)

• Tea House + Plain of Six + Beehive Circuit (Hard: 12.3 Miles, 3,700 ft of Elevation Gain)