Top 8 Things to do in Lake Louise

1. Hiking

The west end of Banff National Park contains many of the area’s best hikes, and Lake Louise is well known for being close to some of the best trails around. For the serious hiker, Lake Louise is Banff’s premier destination. Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon are two of the area's most popular and spectacular hikes.

2. Skiing

With Lake Louise ski hill just outside the door, visitors to this beautiful resort town have easy access to one of the park’s three world-class ski hills. Between Lake Louise, Sunshine and Mount Norquay there are 8,000 acres of skiable terrain, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. Tri-area lift tickets make it easy and affordable to experience all three resorts in one trip.

3. Columbia Icefield Adventure

As the southernmost point on the Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise is a great place to start your tour of the Athabasca Glacier. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is a stunning glass-floored observatory, 918 feet above the floor of the Sunwapta Valley; a must-see attraction!

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4. Canoeing

The beautiful lake is one of this resort’s most captivating features, and canoeing is a great way to explore this iconic destination.

5. Trail Riding

The lake and surrounding areas are filled with beautiful trails for both riders and hikers alike. Take a trail ride around the lake to fully appreciate its beauty.

6. Sightseeing

There are so many options when it comes to exploring Lake Louise and the surrounding areas, including many different guided tours, and helicopter tours. The popular Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls tour takes in many beautiful sights, including Takakkaw Falls—a great local's secret!

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7. Mountain Biking

For the energetic and adventurous, mountain bike rentals are available. This is a great way to explore the mountains!

8. Snow Tubing and Snow Shoeing 

A fun way for the whole family to get outside and enjoy the sights and the snow.