Lake Louise
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
The Friendly Giant
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.
Your Guide to Skiing Banff
Known as SkiBig3, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay are all within 45 minutes of downtown Banff. Thanks to this resort trio, skiers are spread out and a busy weekend in Banff means five-minute lift lines and powder stashes for days—an experience that popular U.S. ski resorts can only dream of providing.
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Skiing at Lake Louise
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.
Planning Your Trip
As the second largest ski resort in Canada, Lake Louise spreads its 4,200 skiable acres across four mountains, with a healthy mix of terrain for every skill level and style. As part of SkiBig3, one pass gives you access to Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine and Mt. Norquay and a free shuttle system from the town of Banff makes it easy to move around.
Getting There
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.