How to have the Best Dog-Friendly Hotel Getaway in Lake Louise

Have you ever thought about bringing your dog along for the trip? After all, your furry four-legged family member deserves a vacation too! If you’re thinking “I don’t know how I would do it” and “it’s just more work”, stop! It can be easier than you might think, and certainly worth it for the lasting memories with your beloved pet. Read on for tips on making the most of your vacation in Lake Louise with Rover along for the ride.

Step 1: Book your home base

First thing’s first. Your pup needs a place to stay indoors just as much as you do. Book a pet-friendly room at Mountaineer Lodge in Lake Louise, Alberta. With comfy beds, lots of space to settle in, and within walking distance to the Lake Louise town center, it really is the paw-fect home base for all your mountaineering adventures with your pup.

View our stylish and newly renovated Standard One Queen with Sofa Bed. This is the room type offered in the pet-friendly category at Mountaineer Lodge. Below are just a few highlighted amenities and comforts guests enjoy in this room:

• Dog bowl for Fido
• New pillow-top mattresses and duvet bedding
• Bathroom with built in tub and shower
• Microwave
• Mini fridge
• Laundry services available on site
• Did you know that human Mountaineer Lodge guests receive free breakfast with every stay? Pick up dog food at the local general store - just a 4 minute walk from the hotel.

Step 2: Pack the right items for Fido’s best stay

Once you step into your dog friendly MTL hotel room, you only need to circle around three times to settle in. It’s wise to consider bringing these essentials for the hotel and for your adventures:

• Collar with identification and leash - required for hiking in Banff National Park
• Number 2 bags
• Food and treats - If you forget to pack food for your pup, pick it up at the local general store - just a 4 minute walk from the hotel.
  
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Cooling pet mat for relaxing back at the hotel
• Dog water bottle
  
• Collapsible food dish
• Rover Floater PFD if you’re headed to a lake
  
• Dog First Aid Kit

Step 3: Plan out your adventures and activities with your doggo

The Lake Louise area is home to some of the best trails and mountain opportunities in the world. Your dog can lead the way on these hikes and you can enjoy the view together - just remember to keep them on leash. We’ve compiled a list of close-by favourites for you to check out:

1. Louise Creek Trail
   6 minute walk from MTL
   Easy
   
2. Moraine Lake Hike (The Rockpile and Lakeshore Trail)
   19 minute drive from MTL - take the shuttle
   Easy
   
3. Sherbrooke Lake Trail
   11 minute drive from MTL to the trailhead
   Moderate
   
4. Castle Mountain Lookout Hike
   24 minute drive from MTL to the trailhead
   Moderate
   
5. Devil’s Thumb
   8 minute drive from MTL to the trailhead
   Hard

Check out @beyondthemarkers Devils Thumb dog hiking adventure

Read about more awesome hikes around the Lake Louise Area here

Step 4: Make sure you know before you go

Two important things to include in your pet-friendly trip preparation:

1. In order for everyone to enjoy their time and stay comfortably at Mountaineer Lodge, it is required for pet owners to agree to and sign the dog policy before their stay with their dog.
   
2. Secondly, if you’re planning on hiking with your dog, read through this article on the Mountain Equipment Coop Website. It has helpful information for responsible dog owners while hiking.

Whether it’s a relaxing, snuggly vacation or you have an itinerary packed full of non-stop adventures, there’s nothing quite like going on vacation with your dog. They’re a part of your family and love to adventure by your side, so why not? Heck, let them lead the way!

Check out recent dog-friendly stays at the Mountaineer Lodge on Instagram - @thetravelingterriers and @beyondthemarkers

Click here to start the adventure and book your dog-friendly room at Mountaineer Lodge.