Visit Lake Louise
Lake Louise sits inside Banff National Park, a two-hour drive (183 km) from Calgary. From here you can hike to turquoise glacial lakes, ski one of Canada's top resorts, or drive the Icefields Parkway, all within minutes of your room. Mountaineer Lodge is your basecamp for Lake Louise activities in every season, winter and summer alike.
What you need to know about Lake Louise
- Population: about 1,050 people. It feels more like a mountain village than a town.
- Hiking, skiing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing are all within a short walk or drive, which is what makes Lake Louise activities so easy to plan around.
- Two hours from Calgary International Airport by car.
- Elevation: 1,600 metres (5,250 feet).
- Average summer temperature: 20°C (68°F). Average winter temperature: -9°C (16°F).
- Weather shifts fast here. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket, even in July.
- The Lake Louise shoreline and Moraine Lake get busy in summer. Arrive early to beat the crowds and the parking delays.
- Skip the parking search. The Lake Louise Summer Gondola runs a shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and it's an easy walk from Mountaineer Lodge. Lake Louise Shuttle Guide
Things to See, Do & Experience in Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a four-season destination, and no two visits look the same. You might be planning a summer hike to Moraine Lake, a winter day at Lake Louise Ski Resort, or a scenic drive up the Icefields Parkway. Whatever brought you here, this is where to start exploring Lake Louise activities by season and by interest.
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