Lake Louise Winter Fun
Join our winter fun experience to the stunning Lake Louise! You can enjoy ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, a magical sleigh ride or dog sledding. The choice is yours. Leave the driving to us and cozy up at the ice bar for mulled wine, hotchocolate, or a refreshing cocktail. Rent your gear in Banff or Lake Louise (on a first-come, first-serve basis) or in advance in Canmore (on a first-come, first-serve basis or online-require 48 hours to confirm). On our way back, there is an optional travel on Bow Valley Parkway and a stop at the famous Johnston Canyon.
What You Will See
Lake Louise is 2.4 kilometres long and freezes solid by mid-December at 1,731 metres below Victoria Glacier. Even under ice it holds traces of the turquoise that draws the summer crowds.
Frozen by mid-December
The Frozen Lake
A Fairmont team hand-cuts blocks of lake ice into a castle each year, standing from late November through late February. It is built from the same lake it sits on, beside the skating rink.
Built each December
The Ice Castle
The Fairmont grooms a rink on the frozen surface directly in front of Victoria Glacier. Skate rentals are available at the Chateau and in the hamlet of Lake Louise.
Skating mid-Dec to mid-April
The Natural Skating Rink
Ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, a sleigh ride, or dog sledding: the choice is yours. Gear rental is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Your choice
Winter Activities
On the way back there is an optional drive along the Bow Valley Parkway with a stop at the famous Johnston Canyon.
Optional return stop
Johnston Canyon
Group
Private, your group only
Included
Transportation, local guide, all four stops
Pickup
Door-to-door from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff
This tour explores Banff National Park. A Parks Canada pass is required for entry and should be purchased in advance at parks.canada.ca. Gear rental is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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