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Visit Lake Louise
Lake Louise, in beautiful Banff National Park is legendary for iconic lakes, stunning mountain landscapes and unparalleled mountain adventures.
What you need to know about Lake Louise
- It’s small – 1,050 people
- It’s big on hiking, skiing, canoeing, and wildlife
- It’s 2 hrs from Calgary International Airport
- Elevation is 1600 metres / 5250 feet
- The average summer temperature is 20C/68F
- The average winter temperature is -9C/16F
- Weather changes quickly so wear layers and protective jackets
- Summertime Lake Louise shoreline and Moraine Lake are very busy. The earlier in the day you visit, the better.
- Head up to Lake Louise Summer Gondola to catch the shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Shuttle
