Lake Louise Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Banff National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, landscape views and snow
Banff National Park which includes kayaking or canoeing, a sandy beach and mountains
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise

This remote hamlet is named after its glacier lake, which is so picturesque and placid that you won’t believe it’s real.

All of the glacial lakes of Canada’s Rocky Mountains are stunning, but there is something about Lake Louise that makes it look too good to be true. Yet, this hamlet is very real and even though it feels like it’s a world away from Calgary, it’s not hard to reach. Finding a diamond like this deep in the vast wilderness of Banff National Park certainly adds to the lake’s appeal. 

The village of Lake Louise, 3 miles (5 kilometres ) downhill from the lake, has shops, gear rental stores, restaurants and a range of accommodation options. The stately hotel Chateau Lake Louise is part of the elevated Lake Louise Mountain Resort at the lake’s edge, providing a scenic place to eat, rest or soak in the spa. 

Lake Louise is a popular tourist destination during both the ski season and summer months and offers plenty of exciting, or relaxing, activities year-round.

In summer, put your feet up in the resort or camp out in the wilderness. If you like hiking or horse riding, join a guided tour to traverse the trails around the lake, until you reach the point where you can overlook Peyto Lake with its beautiful turquoise-colored water. Another trail leads to Mirror Lake. Canoeing is the best way to explore the lakes, because the water is too cold for swimming.

By winter Lake Louise is in full swing again as it shifts to accommodate the flocks of wintersports fanatics. Lake Louise is home to some of Canada’s best powdery slopes. The town’s luxury ski resorts offer gear rental and direct shuttles to the mountains.

Reach Lake Louise, in the province of Alberta, by driving along the Trans-Canada Highway northwest from Banff, a 35-mile (57-kilometre) journey. Buses from Calgary, which has an international airport, take just over two hours to get to Lake Louise, but the best way to see the area is by car. The next town up, Jasper, is more than three hours away along the Icefields Parkway, a very scenic journey.

Lake Louise Inn

Lake Louise Inn

3 out of 5
210 Village Road, Lake Louise, AB
The price is Rp6.609.206 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp6.609.206
Rp7.497.540 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Lake Louise. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,940 reviews)
"Th standard 2 bed rooms are “rustic”. Certainly not what the wives expected. However, the inn staff allowed us to upgrade to the “bungaloft” suite (at an additional cost) which was a far nicer option for us. Location is excellent. Lots of trails to walk through, even if you are not a hiker by nature. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Lake Louise Inn
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

4 out of 5
111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, AB
The price is Rp20.153.359 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp20.153.359
Rp22.988.331 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Lake Louise. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Banff National Park trip
"All was great!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Mountaineer Lodge

Mountaineer Lodge

2.5 out of 5
101 Village Road, Lake Louise, AB
Stay at this ski hotel in Lake Louise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a steam room. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,567 reviews)
"Beautiful setting and views."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Mountaineer Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,514 reviews)
"Quiet, removed from the busy area of Banff, great view from pool, and good service. The rooms are dated and need some renovations and the hot water system needs work."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Sundance By Basecamp

Sundance By Basecamp

2.5 out of 5
2 Sundance Rd Hwy 40, Kananaskis, AB
Stay at this campsite in Kananaskis. Enjoy free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Bronze Chair Ski Lift and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"This property was amazing!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sundance By Basecamp
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,282 reviews)
"Great location, rooms are good only downside is they don't clean your room everyday. There is only 1 hot tub available for all the units which makes it highly inaccessible so please don't even consider it when you are making up your mind for booking this place."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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