Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise Ski Resort might be the most scenic resort in all of North America, every single run on the front side offers sweeping views of the monstrous mountains that shoot up from the famed Lake Louise which might be the most instagrammed lake in the world.
Tucked deep into the Banff National Park, right off Trans-Canada Highway #1 and close to the border of Alberta and British Columbia this resort serves up 4,200 acres of rideable terrain. With that amount of lift serviced terrain it could take you the whole week to explore the whole resort.
Lake Louise ski resort sits 7 minutes’ drive from the local picturesque township of Lake Louise so all the accommodation options can be found just own the road. For those staying further afield in Banff township it will take you 45 minutes to drive to the resort in good weather conditions, however as you are driving through Banff National Park it just naturally will take longer as you pick up your jaw along the way due to the vista’s on offer.
Lake Louise Web Cam - Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Lake Louise ski resorts. We have collected all the best Lake Louise web cam so you can see every aspect of the ski resort and the stunning surrounding mountains.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Lake Louise web cam below.
Lake Louise Web Cam | 360 Roundshot
This Lake Louise web cam takes in the view from the top of Ptarmigan Chair is simply spectacular. Larch area ski runs are clearly visible amid the breathtaking panoramic landscape.
Elevation: 2,400m (7,874ft)
Lake Louise Lift System
Lake Louise in Alberta has a lift system that is quick! It will get you where you need to go and with the views that are on offer at this resort you won’t even have time to spot your next line.
To get up into the alpine you will either jump on the 6-person Gondola (great on the cold days) or onto the Glacier Express which is a high-speed quad and offers incredible views whilst you cruise nearly 2kms up the resort.
Once up in the alpine area you can meander your way down the green runs back to the village and soak in the vista’s or for the confident riders you can jump off the backside and tackle the famous Lake Louise back side bowls. Black and Double Black Diamond runs galore and where you want to be after a 40cm dump of fresh Canadian champagne powder. New for the 20/21 season is the summit chair which opens up a new 480 acres of advanced rideable terrain in the newly opened West Bowl. This is the first time in 25 years that new terrain has been opened in Banff National Park so definitely a welcome addition to the resort.
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Lake Louise Snow
Lake Louise in Alberta gets a decent amount of natural snowfall but not as much as the other western Canadian resorts. With a decent 3.5m and over 100 snow guns to keep it flowing all season the snow grooming team at Lake Louise do a stellar job of keeping things fresh.
Situated high in the Banff National Park its assured that each year the riding at Lake Louise ski resorts will be all time with excellent fast groomers on the front side of the Mountain and on Larch Mountain, plus for the more advanced rider it will be steep and deep in the backside bowls. With a long season that normally goes from early November through to mid-May.
Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , AB for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Lake Louise Ski Resort?
The journey to Lake Louise in Alberta is half of the adventure, there are many convenient ways to travel to Lake Louise. No matter which way you choose, the spectacular Rocky Mountain views, and frequent wildlife sightings along the way, are sure to make lasting memories.
The Village of Lake Louise and the Lake Louise Ski Resort is located in Banff National Park, approximately 2 hours (184 KM or 115 miles) west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and 40 minutes (60 KM or 36 miles) west of the town of Banff. Once in Lake Louise village you can take the free shuttle up to the resort each day with efficient timing throughout the day to meet all rider demands.
For those needing transport from Calgary who aren’t confident driving in winter should look into a bus transfer which run from either Calgary, Canmore or Banff townships.
The closest major airport is Calgary International which serves domestic Canadian services, a range of options from across the border in the USA and a limited number of services from Europe and the UK. Car hire or access to shuttle busses is readily available from Calgary and this is the entry point for most who are doing a multi resort visit to the resorts Alberta has on offer.
Lake Louise Snow News
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