Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - Banff National Park - Parks Canada The best way to see Lake Louise and Moraine Lake is on Parks Canada shuttles or Roam Public Transit Parking is limited in the Lake Louise area Location: 55 km west of the Town of Banff, Alberta, on the Trans-Canada Highway 1 Founded in 1890 as Laggan Station, Lake Louise was once a wild outpost at the end of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Banff National Park Due to high demand, visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake requires planning Taking public transit or booking a Parks Canada shuttle is easy, stress-free and the only way to ensure you can see these lakes Reserving your shuttle in advance is required Parks Canada shuttle reservations:
Trail conditions - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Trail conditions Banff National Park Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions
How to get here - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Take Parks Canada shuttles or public transit to visit Book your shuttle in advance There is limited Lakeside parking Moraine Lake access via bus only
Fees - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Cost of daily park admission, Parks Canada Discovery Pass, camping fees, backcountry permit, fishing permit, guided hikes and other experiences in Banff National Park
Parking in the Lake Louise area - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Banff National Park Due to high demand, visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in Banff National Park requires planning Parking is limited in the community of Lake Louise and at the Lake Louise Lakeshore parking lot, and there is no access to Moraine Lake for personal vehicles Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles year-round
Day hikes in the Lake Louise area - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Banff National Park Explore an endless network of trails to suit any ability in the Lake Louise area Visitors should plan ahead and use public transit and Parks Canada shuttles to access hikes Along the spine of the North American continent, the Rocky Mountains rise high into the clouds and blue glaciers cling to their slopes
Banff National Park - Parks Canada Banff National Park Commercial Vehicle Operators will find important information below about access to the Lake Louise Lakeshore and Moraine Lake, including the specific requirements that must be met to operate and travel on Moraine Lake Road as well as additional information about parking in other popular destinations nearby