It has a surface area of 0.052 km2 and is located approximately 3.5 km[1] (one-way) hiking distance from Lake Louise.

A teahouse is situated along the eastern shore at an elevation of 2134 metres[2] (7002 ft).

A hiking trail continues down the northern shore, making a 180° turn before ascending to the Big Beehive.

[3] Just before the trail starts the arc, a scrambling route up Mount Niblock can be found.

The Little Beehive can be ascended to the east of Lake Agnes.