Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Lake Louise

"The most iconic lake in Banff National Park and the one that EVERYONE is trying to get to, Moraine Lake. While it’s most popular for canoe rentals, you can paddle board on Moraine Lake. If you had your heart set on paddle boarding on Moraine Lake, you’ll need to beat the rush to get a parking spot before they close the road when the parking lot is full."

"The waters of this glacial lake are famous for being a vivid turquoise. Light reflecting off particles of glacial rock flour gives the lake its hue. The intense color and water level both peak in late June, but the lake is stunning any time of year."

"There are numerous stops on the Icefield Parkway such as Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca waterfalls and hiking trails. You won’t have enough time to drive the entire Icefield Parkway and most people drive an hour to the Peyto Lake viewing point before they turn back to Lake Louise. Peyto Lake is another alpine glacier fed lake located off the Icefield Parkway, about 40km northwest of Lake Louise. Most people don’t visit the lake itself but rather walk up to the view point to admire the lake from above."

"Some stops worth mentioning include Athabasca Falls, Athabasca Glacier, Cirrus Mountain Viewpoint, Chephren Lake, and Bow Lake. One of my favourites is Peyto Lake, which is a lake shaped like a wolf that is surrounded by endless amounts of pine trees and mountain ranges. The water is so blue it looks like Kool-Aid (maybe it is, who knows)."

"Do not miss out on Athabasca falls, Pyramid Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Abraham Lake to see the frozen ice bubbles. We did not get to see this but I know I’ll have to make another visit back!"

"You will spend some time around quaint little mountain towns: Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, travel through the World famous Icefields Parkway and visit the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies - Jasper. On the way back west to Vancouver this guide will take you via Wells Gray Provincial Park and back along the Sea to Sky Highway to give you a chance to see all the things you didn't manage to see on the way up."

"40 minutes from Banff is the beautiful Lake Louise. Lake Louise is known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau (Hotel Chateau Lake Louise). Access to the lake is free."

"Canyon-clinging catwalks will lead you through the gorge to two waterfalls- the Lower Falls at 1.1 km, then the Upper Falls at 2.7 km. Most people end their hike at the Upper Falls, but we recommend carrying on another 3 kilometers to the Ink Pots. Here you can enjoy seven greenish-blue pools of spring water surrounded by open meadows. It’s a fantastic place for a quiet picnic."

"Morning: Johnston Canyon Afternoon: Banff Gondola or Tunnel Mountain Hike or East of Rundle Hike (In Canmore) Evening: Dinner in Banff (the Town) If you are doing to Calgary to Banff drive in the morning then you can push the activities above to later in the day since Banff in the summer has a lot of day lights and the sun does not set till 10pm or so at night."

"The fireplace and big comfy couch will keep you warm after a day out on the slopes. It’s perfect couples who want to dine out and explore walking around the town. Conveniently, this home is right next to a laundromat which means one less stop to make on your travels."

"Our first destination was the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Plenty of photos of this fairy tale looking hotel have helped inspire this trip. Those rooms have an enviable view!"

"Most visitors do not know about Yoho National Park but it has some amazing lakes and waterfalls such as the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, and Kicking Horse River. If you were able to do more each day during your 3 days in Banff and have extra time, then you should definitely try to add Yoho National Park to your Banff summer itinerary. You can also check out this Canadian Rockies itinerary to see some other ideas for your Banff visit."

"Emerald Lake is not in Banff but in neighboring Yoho National, making it one of the best lakes near Banff. Given its close proximity, accessibility, and natural beauty, it felt wrong not to include it. Emerald Lake is a stunning lake and makes for a great family-friendly day out."

"Optional Day Trip from Banff: Yoho National Park Yoho National Park is a much smaller national park next to Banff National Park. Most visitors do not know about Yoho National Park but it has some amazing lakes and waterfalls such as the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, and Kicking Horse River. If you were able to do more each day during your 3 days in Banff and have extra time, then you should definitely try to add Yoho National Park to your Banff summer itinerary."

"Although the smallest (1310 sq km) of the four national parks in the Rockies, Yoho is a diamond in the (very) rough. This wilderness is the real deal; it's some of the continent's least tarnished.East of Field on Hwy 1 is the Takakkaw Falls road, open from late June to early October. At 255m, Takakkaw Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Canada. From here the Iceline Trail, a 20km hiking loop, passes many glaciers and spectacular scenery."

"There are several trails around Lake Louise including one up to the Agnes Tea House and the Fairview Lookout point. Get here early since the parking lot wasn’t very big. Though, there were shuttle buses from offsite locations to take visitors here."

"First, the advantages: very close to Lake Louise; the hotel is very old; staff service is welcoming, including restaurant service staff; parking is convenient; there is also a small spa on the roof that has not had time to try. Disadvantages: The hotel is too long, set up for a long time, there is no passenger elevator, if you live on the second floor and above, carrying a heavier suitcase, it is a little laborious; the cabin that allows double occupancy is small, only able to get out of bed and a short The cabinet is visible in the house, and the corner is neglected to clean up (in order to find the socket, the low cabinet is removed...). The type of room we stayed in was called a “chalet” and the cabin just said it was a wooden structure."

"It has such a warm and rustic feel with magnificent views of the Victoria Glacier. Their menu highlights Rocky Mountain Cuisine with Canadian ingredients such as elk and bison, sustainable seafood, locally sourced vegetables, and prairie-grown grains. They also have an extensive award-winning Canadian wines list from central B.C."

"Located at just a five-minute walk from the shores of Lake Louise itself, the Deer Lodge is a somewhat historic building, which follows the theme of old and rustic housing. The outdoor pool overlooks the Victoria Glacier, and as you can imagine, the view is simply amazing!. Photo from Deer Lodge website"

"Lake Louise Shoreline Trail is a 4km (2.5 mi) out and back trail with minimal elevation that starts from Chateau Lake Louise. The easy, stroller-friendly trail follows the sparkling turquoise lake up to where the creek descends to meet the glacier. Insider Tip for Families: This trail gets very busy."

"Canyon-clinging catwalks will lead you through the gorge to two waterfalls- the Lower Falls at 1.1 km, then the Upper Falls at 2.7 km. Most people end their hike at the Upper Falls, but we recommend carrying on another 3 kilometers to the Ink Pots. Here you can enjoy seven greenish-blue pools of spring water surrounded by open meadows. It’s a fantastic place for a quiet picnic."

"Morning: Johnston Canyon Afternoon: Banff Gondola or Tunnel Mountain Hike or East of Rundle Hike (In Canmore) Evening: Dinner in Banff (the Town) If you are doing to Calgary to Banff drive in the morning then you can push the activities above to later in the day since Banff in the summer has a lot of day lights and the sun does not set till 10pm or so at night."

"The most iconic lake in Banff National Park and the one that EVERYONE is trying to get to, Moraine Lake. While it’s most popular for canoe rentals, you can paddle board on Moraine Lake. If you had your heart set on paddle boarding on Moraine Lake, you’ll need to beat the rush to get a parking spot before they close the road when the parking lot is full."

"The waters of this glacial lake are famous for being a vivid turquoise. Light reflecting off particles of glacial rock flour gives the lake its hue. The intense color and water level both peak in late June, but the lake is stunning any time of year."

"Optional Day Trip from Banff: Yoho National Park Yoho National Park is a much smaller national park next to Banff National Park. Most visitors do not know about Yoho National Park but it has some amazing lakes and waterfalls such as the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, and Kicking Horse River. If you were able to do more each day during your 3 days in Banff and have extra time, then you should definitely try to add Yoho National Park to your Banff summer itinerary."

"Although the smallest (1310 sq km) of the four national parks in the Rockies, Yoho is a diamond in the (very) rough. This wilderness is the real deal; it's some of the continent's least tarnished.East of Field on Hwy 1 is the Takakkaw Falls road, open from late June to early October. At 255m, Takakkaw Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Canada. From here the Iceline Trail, a 20km hiking loop, passes many glaciers and spectacular scenery."

"Family owned restaurant located in Samson Mall is convenient for families. Their menu offers a variety of options from hearty meals to children's menus."

"At Mountain Restaurant you can have both a scenic view and a delicious dinner. Our family owned and operated restaurant in Lake"

"On the opposite end of the spectrum of the Fairview is a great budget-friendly restaurant in Lake Louise, Bill Peyto’s Cafe. Although less fancy, this place is very popular with raving reviews on TripAdvisor. On a recent trip to Lake Louise, I stayed at the Hi Lake Louise Alpine Center (a great budget hotel option.) Bill Peyto’s Cafe is actually located in the hotel so I really had no choice but to check it out for myself."

"Bill Peyto’s Cafe is the Lake Louise equivalent of Cougar Pete’s in Banff. Again, Bill Peyto’s Cafe is located in the Lake Louise Hostel. The food at Bill Peyto’s is simple, cheap food that’ll fill you up in a hurry."

"A locals favorite for casual atmosphere, apres ski drinks, great burgers, sandwiches and salads. Good value, standard restaurant fare with good sized portions. Located in HI-Hostel."

"101 Village Road, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0, CanadaOutdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit CardsFast Food, Cafe, Healthy, Canadian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian FriendlyDinner, Breakfast, LunchHK$31 - HK$94+1 403-522-2017"

"This is far more of a bakery than the trailhead cafe, and the selection of biscuits, cookies, pastries, Nanaimo Bars and cakes is much higher. They also have a decent selection of pies, sausage rolls, patties, pizza and other deli foods. I generally prefer the Trailhead Cafe to Laggan’s, as I’m a sandwich guy and they’re a lot more interesting (the coffee is also better)."

"Laggan’s bakery is a popular counter-serve cafe offering house-baked pastries, sandwiches & soups with coffee & tea drinks. It is located in the Samson Mall in Lake Louise Village. They have a wonderful selection of scones, cookies, bars, croissants, and more."