10 Outdoor Activities in Lake Louise That You Shouldn't Miss

April 29, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Alpine, cross-country skiing, heli-skiing and snowboarding are popular activities in quiet Lake Louise, 35 miles east of Banff, as are ice fishing, skating, dog sledding and ice climbing. In summer, the area attracts almost as many visitors to its trails, waters and rock faces. Peer into turquoise Lake Louise in Banff National Park, three miles from the town of the same name, and be amazed by the color. The renowned grand hotel Chateau Lake Louise sits at the brim of the eponymous lake.
Restaurants in Lake Louise

1. Great Divide Nature Interpretation

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Great Divide Nature Interpretation

Great Divide Nature Interpretation provides informative and entertaining guided hiking and snowshoeing trips in the Lake Louise area. Joel Hagen has over 25 years experience and is a certified “Master” interpretive guide who reveals the stories behind the scenery. Full day and half day trips.

2. Banff Photography at Lake Louise

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Banff Photography at Lake Louise

Banff Photography, located in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, offers 30 and 60 minute portrait experiences, daily 60-minute photo walkabouts and custom photo tours. We are the only photography company in Lake Louise with full-time photographers who live and work in Lake Louise. Our team is uniquely qualified to capture your Rocky Mountain memories!

3. Wild Water Adventures

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Wild Water Adventures

OPENING DAY FOR THE 2021 SEASON: SATURDAY, MAY 22nd! Rated on TripAdvisor as the #1 Activity in the Canadian Rockies. Join Wild Water Adventures on the famous KICKING HORSE RIVER and experience the best whitewater in the region! Choose from fun & splashy Class II/III rapids or more challenging (and bigger!) Class IV rapids for an adrenaline-pumping adventure. Guests need only bring a bathing suit and towel; top-quality wetsuits, neoprene booties & gloves, spray jackets, life jackets and helmets are provided. Our RiverBase offers heated change rooms and spacious covered decks for enjoying views of the river and mountains. Daily half-day & full-length trips are offered mid-May through mid-September. No previous rafting experience required. Ideal for the entire family! Combine rafting with Lake Louise gondola. Rafting the Kicking Horse since 1992. Wild Water Adventures adheres to all COVID-19 regulations. BOOK TODAY AND PAY LATER (7 days prior to rafting departure). See you on the river!

4. Sentinel Pass

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Larch-Valley-Sentinel-Pass-near-Banff-AB-1384
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Sentinel Pass

Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada

I hiked the 8.5 km Larch Valley Trail at Moraine Lake on the morning of September 28, 2020 (did not go all the way to Sentinel Pass). It was an amazing larch hike! ⁣ ⁣ The trail began along the flat lakeshore path and then branched to the right. It climbed for 2.4 km, along steep, long switchbacks through the forest. There were some views of Moraine Lake through the trees which was gorgeous. The climb up was hard and I took it slow and steady. At the junction, the trail continued to the right (Eiffel Lake is to the left). It was a gradual but steady (and less steep) climb through the beautiful larch forest! ⁣ ⁣ The trail opened up to a clearing where there were stunning panoramic views of the mountains and larches! It then climbed some more through larch forest, steep at times, and opened up again above the trees with even more breathtaking views from a higher perspective. You could see all ten mountain peaks and the larches were plentiful. I continued on a little ways further but turned around before Sentinel Pass. ⁣ ⁣ This hike was incredible and one of my favourites so far for larches! I took the Roam Transit from Banff to Moraine Lake to arrive just after sunrise. This was such a good option to avoid waking up super early to find parking. The trail was not that busy when I started at 8 am or when I was on my way down. It was very nice!

5. Mount St. Piran

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada +1 403-522-3833 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/contact.aspx
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Mount St. Piran

6. Plain of Six Glaciers

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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Plain of Six Glaciers

Reviewed By Sophie_12341369 - Saint Jerome, Canada

This is a truly amazing hike that gets you up close to the glaciers with the option to eat a snack at the tea house. The trail itself is challenging but very doable for someone of average fitness. It is uphill but never gets too steep. The views are amazing all the way up. Highly recommend

7. Big Beehive

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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Big Beehive

Reviewed By BlueHero - New Jersey, United States

Big Beehive is one stop while we did the big loop hike, starting from Lake Louise, then stopped at Lake Agnes, Devils Thumb, Big Beehive, Plains of Six Glaciers, and finally back to Lake Louise. You can visit Big Beehive either through the big loop as we did. Or you can just go there via Lake Agnes and then turn around. The views from Big Beehive was great. And the difficulty level for the trail leading to Big Beehive was between easy and modest. Highly recommended.

8. Saddleback Pass

111 Lake Louise Dr The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
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Saddleback Pass

Reviewed By ahewkojpeg - Ottawa, Canada

Beautiful hike, we went right after the rain and were the first people going up at 8am. Didn’t need/use any poles but saw other people with them. Was consistently steep the whole way, and when we were given the choice to take one of the two paths, we chose the steep one! On another dat we’d like to go back up and try one of the continued paths like Paradise Valley or Fairmont. Stunning views the whole way.

9. Mount Fairview

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/randonee-hiking/lakelouise.aspx
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Mount Fairview

10. Little Beehive Trail

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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Little Beehive Trail

Reviewed By 184patm184 - Wausau, United States

We hiked this section of the trail after stopping at Lake Agnes tea house. It’s only another short hike to the top, and well worth the effort. Views were spectacular. I would say it takes about 3-4 hours round trip from Lake Louise, but stopping at the tea house makes it all the more pleasant.

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