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Lake Louise - Shuttle

lake louise - shuttle

Parks Canada
Banff National Park · Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Shuttle seats fill up quickly. If there is no availability online, it means all seats have been filled. Reserving online is the most efficient way to secure a reservation.

The easy and stress-free way to see both iconic lakes in one day! One ticket gives you the flexibility to see both iconic lakes in the same day or spend the day exploring one lake - the choice is yours!

Shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. depart from the Lake Louise Park and Ride, located at the Lake Louise Ski Area.

Visitors looking for an earlier start to Moraine Lake can select the “Alpine Start" shuttle which provides 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. departure times. The Alpine Start shuttle departs from the Lake Louise Lakeshore parking lot. Visitors will …

the basics

drive from calgary
2h · 153 km
drive from edmonton
4h · 298 km
drive from vancouver
7.3h · 547 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

this list adapts to lake louise - shuttle. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about lake louise - shuttle

how far is lake louise - shuttle from calgary?
Lake Louise - Shuttle is 153 km from Calgary — approximately a 2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at lake louise - shuttle?
Yes. Lake Louise - Shuttle is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at lake louise - shuttle?
Peak season at Lake Louise - Shuttle aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of lake louise - shuttle.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from parks canada + open sources

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