Victoria Glacier

 glacier, interesting place

commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Victoria_Glacier.jpg (the website formerly posted here showed the Crowfoot Glacier above Bow Lake, so I changed it)

Victoria Glacier forms a prominent backdrop to the spectacular Lake Louise vista. The glacier actually consists of two pars, a mountain glacier (a.k.a. "glacierets") draped over the upper slopes of Mt Victoria, and a valley glacier between that peak and Mt Lefroy. The valley glacier is fed almost entirely by avalanches coming off the mountains, though Abbot Pass also contributes a small amount of snow. It is difficult to determine exactly where the Victoria Glacier terminates, as its toe is completely covered by a layer of rock and rubble. This is in sharp contrast to the Athabasca and other glaciers whose clean tongues are clearly apparent.

Those wishing for a close-up view of Victoria Glacier can hike the Plain of Six Glaciers trail for about 1.6 km past the Teahouse of the same name.

www.trailpeak.com/trail-Plain-of-Six-Glaciers-Victoria-...

Recession of this glacier has been studied for decades.

cgip.wetpaint.com/page/Victoria+Glacier