Lake Louise

Positioned in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Ski Resort stands as one of North America's most spectacular winter destinations. With over 4,200 acres of skiable terrain spread across four mountain faces, the resort offers breathtaking views of glaciers, peaks, and the iconic turquoise lake that shares its name. From gentle learning areas to expert chutes, the varied terrain welcomes skiers and riders of all abilities.

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Front Side

Every 10 minutes

Elevation: 1646m / 5400ft

A view from the Lodge of Ten Peaks. You can see Grizzly Gondola in the center, Glacier Express Chair to the left and the Learning Area to the right.

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Lake Louise's comprehensive network of 10 lifts serves 145 marked runs plus back bowls. The Summit Platter opens up access to some of the most challenging terrain, while the Glacier Express quad chair provides rapid access to intermediate paradise. Recent upgrades include the high-speed Juniper Express quad, significantly improving access to beginner and intermediate terrain on the front side.

Lake Louise Lift System

Total Ski Lifts = 10

Gondola

6-Person Chair

Quad Chair

Triple Chair

Surface Lift

Lake Louise Resort Elevation

Trails

Total Runs

160

Total Area

4201 ac

1700.1 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

25%

Intermediate

45%

Advanced

19%

Expert

11%

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Location

Set within Alberta's Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise Ski Resort is easily accessible - just a 40-minute drive from the town of Banff and two hours from Calgary International Airport. The resort's proximity to the hamlet of Lake Louise offers convenient lodging options, from luxury chalets to comfortable hotels. The surrounding Banff National Park provides year-round activities beyond skiing, making it an ideal base for exploring the Canadian Rockies.

Lake Louise

, alberta

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Season Info

With one of the longest seasons in North America, Lake Louise typically operates from early November through mid-May. The resort's high elevation and sophisticated snowmaking system ensure reliable conditions throughout the winter. Spring brings legendary corn snow and sunshine, while mid-winter delivers consistent powder conditions, especially in the back bowls. The resort averages 454 centimeters (179 inches) of natural snowfall annually.

Current Season

2024 - 2025

Opening Day

11/4/2024

Closing Day

5/4/2025

Days Open

182