In 1882 he discovered "Emerald Lake" which name lasted until 1884 when the name was changed to Lake Louise in honour of Princess Louise, wife of the governor general, the Marquess of Lorne Campbell.
He discovered "Emerald Lake". This was in 1882. Name lasted until 1884. The name was changed to Lake Louise in honour of Princess Louise the Marquess of Lorne Campbell. Princess Louise was wife of the governor general.