Lake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing. Lake Louise has long been a mecca for adventures. From sleigh rides, to dog sledding , paddling, hiking and more, there is something here for every level of adventurer. With endless adventures in every direction, making Lake Louise your basecamp is a great way to explore Banff National Park.
Those looking to wake up with a lakeside view will love the luxury of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Seconds away from the lake is Deer Lodge - a historic lodge with many amenities, including a rooftop jacuzzi. Baker Creek Mountain Resort is located just outside Lake Louise and offers a serene cabin-style accommodation.
Lake Louise is also home to some incredible restaurants - many of which practice a farm-to-table ethos, bringing together the best of Alberta meats, to pair with the incredible nearby growing regions in British Columbia.
Sample authentic game meats at Deer Lodge, pair an incredible view with a beautiful Okanagan wine at The Fairview Dining Room or ride a gondola to indulge in cuisine at The Whitehorn Bistro. It has a small shopping centre, with a grocery store, bakery, deli, bar, sporting goods store, and visitor information centre.
Lake Louise also offers a variety of restaurant and accommodation options. Smaller and quieter than the town of Banff, you really feel immersed in the mountains and nature when you spend time in Lake Louise. A hiking and sightseeing paradise, Lake Louise is the perfect place for an uplifting summer vacation.
Surrounded by endless adventures and sights to see, in Lake Louise you feel truly immersed in nature. Paddle through the iridescent lakes, climb mountains, or just lie back in the grass and enjoy the sunshine and pure mountain air. Explore the winter wonderland of Lake Louise.
There is a huge range of activities to enjoy during the winter: active outdoor pursuits such as skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, and ice skating; events such as the spectacular Ice Magic Festival; and more intimate experiences, such as sleigh rides and warm cocoa in front of the fire. Your guide to the perfect patio day in Banff National Park. With so much to do this summer in Banff and Lake Louise, planning is a breeze with these summer itineraries.
This is season-dependent, so it has occasionally thawed earlier and a little later. Lake Louise usually begins to freeze in November. The month of October usually brings heavy snowfall in the area, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort usually opens up the first week of November around the same time the lake freezes. The only thing that is prohibited is sleeping in the parking lot overnight.
The demand to see the lake by almost every visitor to the park on a narrow mountain road with a limited parking lot means the lot fills up by 8 am on most days in the summer.
Although on peak summer days even this can fill up and you might be looking for other plans. As it gets late in the evening, the crowds do thin out and you can usually get a parking spot xin the evenings when everyone else is having dinner. You have a few options for parking at Lake Louise, but there are really two viable options for most visitors.
Many of the other hotels in the village do offer a shuttle, or you can take advantage of the public shuttle bus for those staying at the Lake Louise Campground. New in , Paid parking will be in effect for Lake Louise from 7am-7pm between mid-May and mid-October.
You cannot park overnight at Lake Louise lakeshore. Also new in is the need for a reservation if you intend to ride the shuttle to Lake Louise from the Lake Louise Park and Ride. Reservations open on April 28, , on the Parks Canada website. Once at the Lake Louise Lakeshore, you can connect between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on a first-come, first-serve basis via the Lake Connector shuttle free with shuttle reservation ; they run every 15 minutes.
There will also be a portion of seats released on a rolling basis for the Lake Louise shuttle, 48 hours prior to departure day at 8 am MST starting on May 12th, There is likely no place more quintessential to rent a canoe in Banff than Lake Louise.
There is no need for fancy edits on your photographs the water in Lake Louise, like Moraine Lake, is truly that radiant turquoise blue. Visitors can bring their own personal watercraft to any of the lakes or rivers within Banff National Park.
The tricky part with Lake Louise is acquiring a parking spot and then launching from the lakeshore in the crowds, but it can be done if you time it correctly! Of course, you can get inflatable SUPs which would make it easier. These are some recommended hikes around Lake Louise. The Fairview Lookout trail is a short, sweet hike that provides excellent views over Lake Louise from some elevation. An excellent platform also provides views back out to the impressive and historic Chateau Lake Louise Hotel.
It ends at the Lake Agnes Teahouse, serving visitors since , when it first opened. A rustic old cabin that sits along the banks of Lake Agnes and over a rushing waterfall. Its popularity is perhaps its only downfall as the teahouse can attract a crowd in the summer months with a line out the door. Never the less it is a classic and ends at the lovely Lake Agnes, the perfect spot for lunch. This is an easy to moderate hike above Lake Louise that is suitable for all visitors to Banff.
This easy hike can be done in under two hours and is an iconic thing to do in Banff. However, be warned it is a busy one! To escape the crowds and get better views , keep climbing to the Big or Little Beehive. This incredible hike starts out strong with a walk along Lake Louise and finishes in an open plain of glaciers. To sweeten the deal, the historic Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse is there to reward hikers with a cup of tea or a fresh-baked goodie.
At one point, this massive valley was the convergence of six glaciers that have all since retreated due to warming temperatures. All that is left now is the monstrous debris field that will leave hikers in all of their earth-shaping capability. From Lake Agnes, you have two popular additions to continue your hike and gain some of the best views of Lake Louise from above.
That being said, the Little Beehive is slightly easier. The real difference lies in how busy and the view from these two hikes. The trail to the Big Beehive extends past Lake Agnes and then climbs a ridge through a series of switchbacks to reach the top of the Big Beehive. The trail follows along the Little Beehive trail until it veers off m from the summit of the Little Beehive. You follow a signed path through the thinning forest until you reach the alpine out of the tree line.
You also get to claim you summited another peak in the Canadian Rockies. This is a really great day out in the mountains for active hikers and a real gem in the Lake Louise area.
It gets cold on the mount summits all year round. When we summited in August, it was freezing at elevation. This hike is also a tremendous one in the larch season as the valley is full of larch trees. A great alternative, although still busy, to the famous Sentinel Pass hike. This is for experienced hikers and people who have spent their fair share of time in the outdoors.
These scrambles occur in very serious mountains with real hazards that can result in death. If you plan to tackle any of these, please plan accordingly and be prepared for the elements — also wear a helmet. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is the Canadian Rockies biggest ski resort and boasts an incredible amount of vast and varied terrain for all ability levels.
Our unique layout with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from almost every chair allows your family or group of varying abilities to ski and share the experience together. Search for: Search.
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