Lake Louise

With 164 runs spread across four mountains, Lake Louise is the pinnacle of Canadian Rocky Mountain skiing. Beginner, intermediate and advanced runs are accessible from every lift, which means you can ski with the entire crew all day and everyone has a comfortable route back to the chair. A 200-acre expansion to the existing 4,400 acres of skiable terrain for the 2025-26 season sets Lake Louise as the second-largest ski resort in Canada.

Skiing at Lake Louise opens doors to a variety of terrain. The front side is a healthy balance of easy groomers, technical bowls and perfectly gladed trees to find your flow. Unique to Lake Louise, there is a blue run off of every chair on the front side so everyone in your crew can ride together without having to take anyone out of their comfort zone.

The real magic happens when you take the Summit Chair up to 8,650 feet, where you can access the Whitehorn back bowls. No matter if you're seeking airtime off natural cliffs or you prefer picking your way down with your skis firmly planted on the ground, there’s something for everyone in these permanently ungroomed zones. This season, Lake Louise is opening the first phase of their Richardson’s Ridge expansion, adding fresh beginner and intermediate terrain on the backside that has a backcountry feel without leaving resort boundaries. 

Getting to Banff is easy. Flying into Calgary International Airport, you're just a 90-minute drive away on a four-lane highway with no traffic lights and very little traffic. It never gets old watching the mountains grow as you head toward Banff National Park.

The easiest way to book your trip is through SkiBig3.com, where you can get full vacation packages and discounts for Ikon or Mountain Collective passholders. Pro tip: The earlier you buy, the more you save.

Banff Airporter runs 11 shuttles from the airport per day and will drop you at your hotel door for about $50-70 CAD. Once you’re in Banff, the free SkiBig3 shuttle system connects Banff to each resort.