Lake Louise Resort | Ski Resort | Alberta | 2025 Information

Lake Louise Resort is the biggest ski resort in the Canadian Rockies, offering over 4,200 acres of skiable terrain across four mountain faces. There are 164 named runs, back bowls, and three terrain parks. The longest run is 8km (5 miles), and there are 12 lifts to access the trails. The resort and the surrounding national park have some of the most picturesque landscapes in the country. The resort is about a 40-minute drive from the town of Banff.

Snowfall and Conditions at Lake Louise Resort

Lake Louise Resort has a solid 6-month snow season, from early November to early May. The average annual snowfall is 454cm (179 in). Find the Lake Louise Resort weather conditions here, including a 6-day forecast. Explore more mountain stats for Lake Louise Resort here.

Winter at Lake Louise Resort

The village of Lake Louise is compact and quiet, surrounded by nature. The village is about five minutes by free shuttle to the ski resort base area and gondola. Once you’re on the mountain, groups and families with mixed abilities will find nearly every chair offers beginner, intermediate, and expert runs. 25% of trails are marked as beginner and 45% are intermediate, but experts can find plenty of exhilarating terrain in the 77 Black Diamond and 43 Double Black Diamond runs.

There’s also a snow tubing park, free for season pass holders or discounted for anyone skiing or snowboarding at the resort on the same day. Outdoor skating on nearby Lake Louise is also an option, depending on the time of year you visit and if the water has frozen over. Winter Activities at Lake Louise Resort:  Skiing and Snowboarding, Private and Group Lessons for Adults and Kids, Cross-country Skiing, Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Tube Park, Dog Sledding, ice skating. Find more winter activities at Mount Norquay and Banff Sunshine Resort.

Summer at Lake Louise Ski Resort

The Lake Louise Gondola is one of the main attractions in summer. The ride brings you up to the top of the mountain, where hiking trails start. You can choose short hikes for a quick look at the views, like the popular Kicking Horse Trail. Longer routes like Ptarmigan Valley Viewpoint or Larch Valley trails explore meadows and ridgelines. After your hike, have breakfast or lunch at Whitehorn Bistro, which sits mid-mountain, or head back down to the base for dining at the Lodge of Ten Peaks or Branded Peak Basecamp.

The Lodge of Ten Peaks is also home to the Wildlife Interpretive Centre, an indoor space with life-sized wildlife displays and an interactive exhibit about the animals that live in Banff National Park. Admission is free.

Summer Activities at Lake Louise Resort: Scenic Gondola Rides, hiking, and guided hikes. Find more summer activities at Mount Norquay and Banff Sunshine Resort.

Getting Around Lake Louise Resort

The village of Lake Louise is smaller than Banff, with a few lodging and dining options, a grocery store, a bakery, and a visitors’ information centre. Instead, many visitors find lodging in Banff and take the free shuttle to Lake Louise, about a 40-minute ride. Find the shuttle schedule and more details here.

There is no lift access from the village, so guests staying in the village will need to use the free resort shuttle, about a 5–10 minute trip to the base area, where you’ll find the gondola station. 

What’s New at Lake Louise Resort

Work began in May 2025 on a 200-acre expansion that will include a new ski chairlift, the Richardson’s Ridge Express Chair, and terrain along the backside of the resort. The upgrades will add four named runs, plus two to three gladed side country trails, in addition to the new chair. The project is anticipated to be completed sometime in the 2025-26 season.

The Pipestone Express Chair opened in December 2024. The heated six-person bubble lift improved access to front and backside terrain at Lake Louise, as well as West Bowl.

Plan a Trip to Lake Louise Resort

Known for its postcard-perfect views, Lake Louise Resort is one of Canada’s largest and most scenic ski areas. The unique layout of the resort makes it popular with families and groups, as well as the opportunity to visit multiple mountains on a single ski pass or lift ticket.