Snowshoeing on Lake Louise from Banff

4.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
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Discover a must-see lake in Banff National Park while snowshoeing on Lake Louise, not far from Calgary!

Admire the beauty of the sublime mountain scenery surrounding Lake Louise on a snowshoe hike near Banff. When Lake Louise freezes over in winter, it becomes a huge playground for many typically Canadian activities. On this Lake Louise snowshoe hike, you can walk along the frozen shores of the lake, join your guide for a bit of snowshoeing (included), hire ice skates and skate on the lake, or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride on the lake (excluded).

This snowshoe hike from Banff is the perfect way to explore Lake Louise since it gives you the freedom to try out several activities on the frozen lake. If you prefer, you can even admire the panorama from the comfort of an armchair, over lunch or tea at the Château Lake Louise. Either way, you'll be amazed by the beauty of this must-see site in the Canadian Rockies near Banff!

This snowshoe hike from Banff is accessible to all and will leave you with some wonderful memories of Lake Louise. So what are you waiting for? Book your next winter adventure in the Canadian Rockies now!

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Practical information

Looking for a snowshoeing excursion from Banff? Then this hike on Lake Louise is for you!

Course of events
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Banff
  • Drive to Lake Louise (40 min)
  • Arrival at Lake Louise
  • Discover the lake on snowshoes, ice skates or sledges, with the option of enjoying the scenery from the castle.
  • Drive back to Banff (40 min)
Activity requirements

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.

Special terms

Please indicate the name of your hotel to arrange a specific pick-up time and place.

If you do not have suitable warm clothing, you will not be allowed to take part in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult or show parental authorisation to take part in the activity.

This activity is not accessible to people with mental or physical disabilities.

Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.

Meeting point:
Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, bus parking behind the hotel
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Professional hiking guide
  • Transport from Banff
  • Snowshoes
  • Hot chocolate and cookies
Excluded
  • Tip
  • Optional ice skate rental
  • Optional sleigh ride
Do not forget to bring
  • Beanie
  • Gloves
  • Sports shoes, winter boots or hiking boots
  • Warm winter coat

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