Lake Louise Ski Holiday Guide
Lake Louise is a very special place, with a world class ski area to go with it! After my visit to Lake Louise last season, I have to say this is one of my favorite ski areas in Canada. It has a large variety of terrain that suits all level of abilities, but for me the gladded tree runs, chutes & open bowls were just fantastic. I was also very surprised to find an interlinked ski area that has so much variable terrain to play on! Lake Louise has a great variety of accommodation options for all budgets, and the ‘Icing on the Cake’ has to be the grand Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise that sits at the edge of the Lake with the stunning Victoria Glacier looming in the background. Personally, I love Lake Louise and is my resort of choice for that truly Canadian winter experience with stunning scenery and epic skiing/snowboarding.
Lake Louise is located in the heart of Banff National Park amidst some of the world's most spectacular scenery.
Our Lake Louise ski hotels are located around 5-10 minutes from the base area and there's a regular free ski shuttle. At the luxury hotel end, we'd highly recommend the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise which offers superb amenities and service plus jaw-dropping views across the frozen Lake Louise to the Victoria Glacier. If you're looking for a lower cost hotel option, the Lake Louise Inn is a great value option slightly closer to the Lake Louise ski area.
Skiing in Lake Louise
Beginners and Intermediates can enjoy the freedom of the whole of Canada’s largest single mountain. This is a great resort to explore safe in the knowledge that there is always an easy way down, but also plenty of steeper, more challenging routes on tap for adrenaline seekers.
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Experts should head to the back bowls, home to 2500 acres of skiable terrain – this is where the powder hunters will seek their fresh-tracks. The slopes are remarkably quiet, chairs fast and lift queues a rarity. An additional benefit of skiing Lake Louise is its proximity to Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay. Approximately 40 miles away. A regular shuttle bus services these areas opening up a vast range of possibilities. If you do wish to ski these areas, be sure to purchase a Tri Area Lift Ticket, the price includes transport costs and access to 7'500 acres of terrain. |
Lake Louise
- Ski Area
- Sunshine - 3,168 / Banff Mountain - 162 / Lake Louise - 4,200 acres
- Annual Snow
- Sunshine 30ft
- Number of Lifts
- Sunshine - 12 / Banff Mountain - 6 / Lake Louise - 11
- Snow Making Capabilities
- 40%
- Ski Shuttle
- Free with lift ticket, runs between all ski areas and accommodation.
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