How to Plan Your Perfect Day at Lake Louise
Make the most of your day in the Lake Louise Area by planning your day with the Lake Louise Gondola.
The best views in the Rockies.
Get to the Lakes
Getting to Lake Louise is easy if you know how!
- Drive directly to the Lake Louise Gondola for free parking (lake parking not available in summer) and board our direct shuttle to the lakeshores.
OR - Take the ROAM bus from Banff to Lake Louise Village, then connect to our free shuttle to the Lake Louise Gondola.
No parking headaches, no traffic jams — just a smooth, stress-free trip to one of the most iconic spots in the Rockies.
Still not sure how to get to Lake Louise? Let us help!
Make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
See the lakes from above on the Gondola
Don’t miss the opportunity to take in every majestic angle of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the surrounding area by shuttling to the lake and riding the Gondola.
Choose from closed-cabin gondola or open chair to take in all the epic vistas.
The Gondola operates daily from June 6 to September 1, 2025.
Allow up to 40 minutes to ride the gondola, see the sites and take a few photos! Enjoy the mountain views from atop the viewing platform.
Pre-purchase your tickets in advance to save 10% off the ticket window price.
Save up to 18% when you bundle your Gondola Ride and Lakeshore Shuttle!
One Lake or Two Lake shuttles available.
Your best chance to see bears and learn about local animals!
Get To Know The Local Wildlife
Visitors to the Lake Louise Gondola often see local wildlife on their journey up the mountain, including frequent grizzly and black bear sightings.
Get a different look at local wildlife through expertly preserved displays at our free Wildlife Interpretive Centre.
The best dining options in Lake Louise.
Spectacular Mountain Dining
Food with a view!
Whether you’re grabbing snacks for your day, enjoying elevated cuisine, or sharing drinks with friends on the patio, Lake Louise Sumer Gondola offers the best dining in the area.
With three restaurants to choose from, you will be sure to find something for everyone!
Reserve breakfast or lunch with your Gondola trip!
Even More Summer Adventure!
River & Mountain Tours
Discover the Bow Valley from top to bottom with a family-friendly float down the Bow River in Canmore plus gondola ride combo!
HIKING
Your best guided Banff Hiking experience deep in the backcountry with gondola or our exclusive van shuttle. Get access to unparalleled hiking without the crowds with a professional interpretive hiking guide.
Questions about how to plan your day at Lake Louise?
Toll Free:
1 877 9 Louise (956-8473)
Phone Local:
1 403 522 3555