Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

*Exclusive Tickets are available for Mountaineer Lodge Guests on November 18, 2024.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Hosted by The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, this spectacular carving festival is the most anticipated event in the Rocky Mountains this winter. Professional ice carvers work in teams to sculpt towering one-of-a-kind works of art from imposing blocks of solid ice on the shores of Lake Louise. With each ice block weighing a daunting 300 lbs, this exceptional art form involves grueling physical labour in a delicate balancing act with precision artistry.

The ice sculptures will be created from January 26 to February 4, but you can see the completed works until they melt!

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FESTIVAL DATES - WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025

View the carvers in action and witness live carving demonstrations as they create ice sculptures during the 2024 Ice Magic Festival.

Wednesday, January 29 - View the carvers in action as they create ice sculptures for the 2024 Ice Magic Competition.

Thursday, January 30

Friday, January 31

Saturday, February 1

Sunday, February 2

Viewings are available for Lake Louise hotel guests: 1 hour timeslots from 10 am to 9 pm

The ice sculptures will last well beyond the end of the festival. Stay tuned for details on the Mountaineer Lodge Ice Magic Package. The good news is the ice sculptures last all the way until mid March, so there is ample opportunity to view the incredible works of art.
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TICKETS

When you book at the Mountaineer Lodge, you get free tickets (read below) for access to Ice Magic Festival.

***Please note ***
- Tickets must be booked in advance through the exclusive Lake Louise guest only online box office - available starting November 18, 2024
- Entry is granted at no charge if you are a confirmed guest at the Mountaineer Lodge for Ice Magic, however you must reserve your viewing time with shuttle included
- The exclusive booking link, and details for will be included in your hotel confirmation email.

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TRANSPORTATION on January 26-27 and February 2-4

Guests staying at the Mountaineer Lodge can book a seat on the complimentary shuttle provided from Lake Louise Ski Resort to the Chateau Lake Louise.  You can drive and park your car in the ski resort parking lot for free, or you can take the connecting Lake Louise shuttle up to that parking lot.

Mountaineer lodge shuttle pick up times are listed below. Choose an early spot to hop onto a shuttle in order to make it to your Ice Magic timeslot from Lake Louise Ski Resort.

8:45 am

9:15 am

9:45 am

10:15 am

11:15 am

Stay tuned for more information regarding shuttle times.

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MAKE THE MOST OF IT

• The best photos are taken in the evening, under the light of the night sky and when the sculptures are lit up. - Dress for winter with lots of layers, mitts, scarves, and hats so you can enjoy it as long as you like
• After visiting the carvings and strolling around, stop in at the Lakeview Lounge at the Chateau Lake Louise for a warm-up appetizer and hot toddy.
• Bring your skates, or rent them from Wilson Mountain Sports, so you can skate around the iconic ice castle built near the shoreline of Lake Louise.

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BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

Mountaineer Lodge guests get free access to a special viewing time between 10 am to 2 pm on January 26-27 and February 2-4 with a free shuttle leaving right from our doorstep. Book the Ice Magic Package and take 15% off your stay plus some essential winter goodies to elevate your stay.