Mirror Lake
Canada
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mirror Lake
Welcome, intrepid hikers and lovers of alpine topography, to the resting point of Mirror Lake. Situated at an elevation of approximately two thousand and twenty-five meters, this small, emerald-green tarn is a vital geographical…
Listen in the app2First Glimpse of the Emerald Water
As we emerge from the final set of steep switchbacks and step onto the flattened terrace, the visual impact of Mirror Lake is immediate and arresting. The water here is not the milky, opaque turquoise of Lake Louise below, but…
Listen in the app3The Dominance of the Big Beehive
Turning our gaze upward, it is impossible to ignore the colossal geological structure that looms directly over the southern shore of Mirror Lake: the aptly named Big Beehive. This massive, rounded promontory of horizontally…
Listen in the app4The Subalpine Shoreline Ecology
Stepping carefully along the narrow, root-choked path that skirts the eastern edge of the lake, we have the opportunity to study the specialized subalpine ecology that clings to this harsh environment. The growing season here at…
Listen in the app5The Optical Illusion and Photography
Positioning ourselves at the prime vantage point on the northern lip of the basin, we are in the optimal location to appreciate the optical phenomenon that makes Mirror Lake world-renowned. Early in the morning, before the…
Listen in the app6The Junction to Lake Agnes
As we move toward the western edge of the tarn, we arrive at a critical logistical junction in the trail network. Here, the path forks, offering hikers two distinct routes to their ultimate destination: the Lake Agnes Tea House. …
Listen in the app7The View Back Down the Valley
Before we depart Mirror Lake, we must turn our backs to the Big Beehive and look eastward, back down the steep trail we just ascended. From the edge of the cirque, through a narrow gap in the dense subalpine trees, the landscape…
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As our time at Mirror Lake concludes and we prepare to shoulder our packs for the onward journey, let us take one final, lingering look at this remarkable alpine tarn. We have studied the perfect optical reflections, marveled at…
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What is Mirror Lake?
Mirror Lake is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4160, -116.2394 |
| Last updated |