Visit Lake Louise
Lake Louise sits inside Banff National Park, a two-hour drive (183 km) from Calgary. Turquoise glacial lakes, alpine hiking trails and one of Canada's top ski resorts are only minutes away. Mountaineer Lodge is your basecamp for seeing, doing and experiencing Lake Louise, in every season.
What you need to know about Lake Louise
- Population: about 1,050 people, so it feels more like a mountain village than a town
- Big on hiking, skiing, canoeing and wildlife viewing, all within a short drive or walk
- 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 quickly here, so pack layers and a waterproof jacket
- The Lake Louise shoreline and Moraine Lake get busy in summer. Arrive early in the day to beat the crowds and the parking delays
- Skip the parking search altogether. 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. Whether you're planning a summer hike to Moraine Lake, a winter day at Lake Louise Ski Resort, or a scenic drive up the Icefields Parkway, here's where to start.
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