Things To Do

Banff (town)

Beautiful mountain town (40 minutes from Lake Louise, and 1 hour from Calgary International Airport) https://www.banfflakelouise.com/blog/13-summer-attractions-banff-national-park

Banff Gondola

Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges. With breathtaking vistas in every direction, your adventure begins with an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. Glide up over the treetops to the crest of a steep-sided Rocky Mountain peak and step out into a jaw-dropping mountaintop experience at an elevation of 2,281 metres (7,486 feet). Stroll along the ridgetop boardwalk where the views get better with every step. Then warm up in our newly transformed, state-of-the-art summit facility. With new restaurants, interactive interpretive exhibits, a multi-sensory theatre and a breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation deck, the new Banff Gondola summit heightens every sense.

Rockies Heli Canada

Multiple options for helicopter tours around the Rockies

Hiking in the Banff/Lake Louise Area

Moraine Lake Area

IF YOU WISH TO VISIT MORAINE LAKE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHUTTLE FROM THE LAKE LOUISE OVERFLOW PARKING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 90 MINUTES FOR A SHUTTLE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE ROAD IS CLOSED FOR PEOPLE TO DRIVE THEMSELVES SELF DRIVE POSSIBLE ONLY BEFORE 9AM or AFTER 5PM Canoeing - Moraine Lake Lodge Hike Recommendations: -Rock Pile (Easy - 10 minutes 1 way) -Walk along the lakeshore (Easy - variable) -Larch Valley (Moderate - 4h) -Larch Valley to Sentinel Pass (Difficult - 8h)

Lake Louise Area

Agnes Teahouse - see separate entry Canoeing on Lake Louise - see separate entry Recommended hikes: Lake Louise Shoreline (easy - variable time) Plain of Six Glaciers (hard - 7hours)

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Boathouse

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CANOE ON LAKE LOUISE PLEASE CALL AND BOOK IN ADVANCE

Lake Agnes Tea House

THE HIKE TO THE TEA HOUSE STARTS ON THE SHORES OF LAKE LOUISE NEAR THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU HOTEL AND CLIMBS UPHILL ON A WIDE SWITCH-BACKED PATH FOR 3.6 KILOMETRES (2.2 MILES). IT IS RATED AS A MODERATE TRAIL AND TAKES MOST PEOPLE AROUND 1 TO 2 HOURS, MORE OR LESS DEPENDING ON FITNESS LEVEL.

Johnston Canyon

Beautiful walk along a river with waterfall and canyon views

Icefields Parkway

Noted consistently as one of the most beautiful drives in the world. This drive connects Banff National Park with Jasper National Park. During this drive, you will see glaciers, mountains, and other beautiful vistas. 3 hours one way. Can be done in portions, or all the way, to connect stays in Banff and Jasper From Lake Louise: -40 minutes to Peyto Lake -1hr to Bow Lake / Bow Glacier -1hr 40 minutes to Athabasca Glacier -3hrs 30 minutes to Jasper

Peyto Lake

Beautiful Lake on Icefields Parkway - 15 minute walk from parking lot

Glacier Hike

Hike on a glacier!

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Jasper National Park Of Canada

National Park 3.5 hours north of Lake Louise - connected by the Icefields Parkway Notable sights: -Columbia Icefield -Athabasca Glacier -Maligne Lake -Mt. Edith Cavell -Town of Jasper

Yoho National Park Of Canada

National park approximately 30 minute drive west of Lake Louise Notable sights: Emerald Lake - My favorite lake of the Canadian Rockies Takkakaw Falls - Giant waterfall Recommended Hikes: Emerald Lake Loop - walk along emerald lake shoreline (easy - 1 hour) Takkakaw Falls - (easy - 20 minutes) Iceline Trail - (hard - 7h)

Glacier National Park of Canada

National Park 1hr 40 minutes west of Lake Louise

Example Itinerary #1 - Departing Wednesday 6/29

This is an example itinerary for guests limited on time. It includes the wedding, and a few unmissable excursions before a flight on Wednesday. Note: Assumes stay in Lake Louise Area unless specified otherwise 6/25 - Arrive in Lake Louise, settle in 6/26 - Wedding {see "Timeline" section for more information) 6/27 - Road Trip along Icefields Parkway - up to Athabasca Glacier (2 hours one way) - Can add additional excursions - see section: "Icefields Parkway" - Lunch at Glacier View Lodge - Drive back - Moraine Lake & area in the evening 5PM and later. Dinner at lodging or Lake Louise town 6/28 - Moraine Lake if skipped on 6/27 (before 9am or after 5pm) , Johnston Canyon area if there is time, drive to Banff Town - Banff Gondola - Drive to Calgary & stay overnight. Total drive time from Lake Louise to Calgary is approximately 2 hours - Stay in Calgary 6/29 - Fly back from Calgary YYC

Example Itinerary #2 - Departing Friday 7/1

This itinerary includes the wedding, and some key attractions in the Banff / Lake Louise Area *Note: Assumes stay in Lake Louise Area unless specified otherwise. Plans for 6/27-30 are interchangeable 6/25 - Arrive in Lake Louise 6/26 - Wedding {see "Timeline" section for more information) 6/27 - Road Trip along Icefields Parkway - up to Athabasca Glacier (2 hours one way) - Can add additional excursions - see section: "Icefields Parkway" - Lunch at Glacier View Lodge - Drive back - Moraine Lake & area in the evening 5PM and later if you want more. 6/28 - Moraine Lake if skipped on 6/27 (before 9am or after 5pm) , Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake, Takkakaw Falls. Lake Louise area hikes & activities 6/29 - Free day (hike/activity/etc) 6/30 - Johnston Canyon area, drive to Banff Town - Banff Gondola - Drive to Calgary & stay overnight. Total drive time from Lake Louise to Calgary is approximately 2 hours - Stay in Calgary 7/1 - Fly back from Calgary International Airport - YYC

Example Itinerary #3 - Departing Sunday 7/3

This itinerary includes the wedding and plenty of time to explore Note: Assume stay in Lake Louise unless specified otherwise Note2: See Example itinerary #2 and specific activities for more details 6/25 - Arrive in Lake Louise 6/26 - Wedding {see "Timeline" section for more information) 6/27 - Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Area 6/28 - Yoho National Park & Lake Louise Area 6/29 - Johnston Canyon & Banff town area 6/30 - Drive to Jasper / Jasper National park via Icefields Parkway (3.5 hours one way) - Stay in Jasper 7/1 - Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Maligne Lake, Jasper area exploration 7/2 - Road trip - Drive to Calgary from Jasper NP - Approx 8 hour drive with stops - Stay in Calgary 7/3 - Fly from Calgary International Airport