Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Enjoy summer and winter sports at this mountain resort set amid the spectacular natural beauty of Banff National Park. You may even spot a grizzly bear.

Find adventure sports, breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Ski on challenging trails, enjoy a scenic gondola ride or hike through forests seeking wildlife. The resort is within Banff National Park, part of the Canadian Rockies. It offers over 4,200 acres (1,670 hectares) of skiable terrain, exquisite dining and lively après-ski entertainment.

Ride the chairlifts to the mountaintop and tackle the resort’s 145 runs, a good mix of beginner to double black diamond. Trails include bowls, chutes and gullies suitable for both skiing and snowboarding. Take lessons with enthusiastic and qualified instructors. Explore the silent mountain wilderness on backcountry, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing tours. Experience the excitement of a snow tube ride, an ideal family activity. The ski season runs from November to May.

Opportunities for adventure abound in the summer months, too. Ride the sightseeing gondola to 6,850-foot-tall (2,088-meter) Mount Whitehorn. Follow hiking trails through fields of colorful alpine flowers to glaciers and towering peaks. Search for grizzly bears on a safely guided walk. Look for deer, wolves and endemic birdlife. Alternatively, paddle through rapids on a white-water rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River.

Learn about the history, flora and fauna of Banff National Park at the Wildlife Interpretive Centre. Following a busy day of activities, relax at the resort’s bars and restaurants. Sit by a roaring log fire in winter or enjoy al fresco summer dining. Time your visit to attend special events, such as April’s Spring Music Sessions.

The resort is a 1-hour drive from Banff and 1.5 hours from Calgary. Buses connect the resort with Banff, Calgary and Edmonton. A free shuttle bus links to hotels in the village of Lake Louise. On-site parking is available if you’re arriving by car. Pay the Banff National Park entrance fee for ski area access.

Visit Lake Louise Ski Resort’s official website for details about activity prices, ski passes, equipment rentals, lessons and information on winter and summer vacation packages. Consider a Tri-Area pass that adds in Mount Norquay and Sunshine Village. Stop to see nearby glacial Moraine Lake while you’re in the Banff area.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Lake Louise Gondola

Ride high above the rugged landscapes of Banff National Park, look for grizzly bears and go hiking amid pristine mountain countryside.

Lake Louise

Lake Louise is the mountainous, fairytale-like setting for adventure.

Moraine Lake

The view of this turquoise lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks has been immortalized on countless postcards and on the back of 20-dollar bills in Canada.

Yoho National Park

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

Banff National Park

From meadows filled with wildflowers to towering icy peaks, Banff National Park is a stellar show of nature’s majesty.

Hotels near Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

111 Lake Louise Drive

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a lake, this spa resort is steps from Louise Lake and Icefields Parkway. Lake Louise Gondola and Moraine Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Lake Louise Inn

210 Village Road

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated in a national park, this eco-friendly hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise Mountain Resort, and Lake Louise Gondola. Louise Lake is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. Lake Louise Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Mountaineer Lodge

101 Village Road

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Conveniently near skiing facilities, this Lake Louise hotel is located in the mountains within 3 mi (5 km) of Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise Mountain Resort, and Lake Louise Gondola. Louise Lake is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Lake Louise Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Deer Lodge

109 Lake Louise Drive

Rated 3.3 / 5 by Guests

Located near the slopes, this Lake Louise hotel is in the mountains, 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lake Louise Gondola, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Emerald Lake Lodge

Emerald Lake Road

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a lake, this romantic hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Upper Spiral Tunnel Scenic Viewpoint and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Lower Spiral Tunnel Scenic Viewpoint. Takakkaw Falls and Wapta Falls Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Cathedral Mountain Lodge

1 Yoho Valley Rd

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Field, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Upper Spiral Tunnel Scenic Viewpoint and Upper Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint. Lower Spiral Tunnel Scenic Viewpoint and Lower Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Moraine Lake Lodge

Moraine Lake RdImprovement District No. 9, Improvement District No. 9

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a lake, this romantic lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Moraine Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Icefields Parkway and Louise Lake.

Beaverfoot Lodge

4220 Beaverfoot Service Lodging Road

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Golden, this romantic lodge is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Kootenay River and within 25 mi (40 km) of Wapta Falls Trailhead and British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden. College of the Rockies Golden Campus and Golden and District Museum are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Johnston Canyon Resort

Hwy 1ABox 875, 25km west of Banff, Box 875, 25km west of Banff

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Situated in the mountains, this resort is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Johnston Canyon and within 12 mi (20 km) of Banff National Park and Vista - Arnica Lake Trailhead. Kootenay National Park is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Chancellor Peak Chalets

2924 Kicking Horse Road28KM East of Golden, 28KM East of Golden

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Wapta Falls Trailhead and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Yoho National Park. British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden and Kootenay River are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Great Divide Lodge

1 Trans Canadian HWY

Rated 3.3 / 5 by Guests

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Castle Mountain Chalets

Hwy 93 South And Castle Junction 1A

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in a national park, this resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, and Vista - Arnica Lake Trailhead. Kootenay National Park and Stanley Glacier Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Baker Creek Mountain Resort

Bow Valley Parkway

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise Mountain Resort, and Lake Louise Gondola. Johnston Canyon and Vista - Arnica Lake Trailhead are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Paradise Lodge & Bungalows

105 Lake Louise DriveBox 7, Box 7

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Moraine Lake.