Lake Louise Ski Resort
Locally known as the "friendly giant," Lake Louise is soon to be the second largest ski resort in Canada with a new expansion
Mountain Statistics
Summit
8,650ft
Vertical
3,250ft
Terrain
4acres
Snowfall
179in/yr
Lifts
13
Runs
164
Terrain Parks
4
Base Elevation
5,400ft
Resort Scores & Rankings
Terrain Breakdown
An Expansive Adventure
With more than 4,600 acres of skiable terrain across four mountain faces, Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The resort features 160+ named runs, 12 lifts and a vertical drop of 991 metres (3,250 feet), with everything from wide-open groomers and rolling cruisers to steep chutes, glades and powder-filled bowls. The 2025–26 season added 200 acres of new terrain to an already endless playground, giving skiers even more mountain to explore.
Your Guide to Skiing Banff National Park
Set within Canada’s oldest national park and an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff and Lake Louise are renowned for their spectacular scenery and world-class skiing. SkiBig3 brings together three iconic resorts, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay, offering an incredible range of terrain and mountain experiences all in one destination.
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7-Day Snow Forecast
Current Conditions
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Skiing at Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise is all about variety, with wide-open groomers, rolling cruisers, glades, bowls and steep terrain spread across the mountain. On the front side, every chair has access to a blue run, making it easy for groups of different abilities to ski together without anyone having to compromise.
For bigger terrain, take the Summit Chair to 2,637 metres (8,650 feet) and explore the Whitehorn back bowls, where steep lines, natural features and permanently ungroomed terrain await.
Richardson’s Ridge opened for the 2025–26 season, adding 200 acres of new terrain anda high-speed quad to the backside. The expansion continues, with new snowmaking, glades and groomable terrain, adding even more ways to explore this side of the mountain, all with a backcountry feel within resort boundaries.
Planning Your Trip
Free shuttles connect the town of Banff with Banff Sunshine Village, Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort, so there’s no need for a rental car. And with one SkiBig3 ticket covering all three mountains, you can experience three distinct resorts in one unforgettable ski trip.
Getting There
Getting to Banff is easy. Fly into Calgary International Airport and you’re just 90 minutes from Banff via a four-lane highway with no traffic lights. As you make your way toward Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains grow larger on the horizon, making the drive part of the experience.
For the easiest way to plan your ski trip, head to SkiBig3.com , where you can book accommodations, lift tickets and vacation packages in one place. Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective passholders can also find exclusive savings and discounts. Pro tip: The earlier you buy, the more you save.
Once you land in Calgary, Banff Airporter offers multiple daily shuttles to Banff, with convenient hotel drop-off for around $80–100 CAD. Once you’re in town, the free SkiBig3 shuttle system connects Banff to each resort.