3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
We will be taking shuttles to Moraine lake as there are no personal vehicles allowed to Moraine Lake.
We were unable to get 16 shuttle passes for earlier in the day, so have updated the plans a bit! We'll plan to meet at the shuttle lot (Park and Ride- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake) no later than 3:30pm to take the shuttle to Moraine Lake. There's no hiking necessary to see Moraine Lake but there is an easy stroll along the lakeside.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 6:15 am - Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 1:00 pm
Please plan to arrive early (6:15 at the latest)! Parking is limited and Lake Louise is very popular so it gets EXTREMELY busy.
At Lake Louise, we will be hiking to Lake Agnes and the Big Beehive. Lake Agnes is on the way to the Big Beehive. No hiking is required to access Lake Louise. Everyone will have the option of skipping the hike to enjoy Lake Louise, a 4 mile hike to Lake Agnes/the tea house, or a 7 mile hike past Lake Agnes to the big beehive. Check out trail options on AllTrails: Lake Agnes: 4.6 miles, 1650ft elevation gain (roundtrip) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/lake-agnes-trail The Big Beehive: 6.3 miles, 2414 ft elevation gain (roundtrip) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/the-big-beehive-trail
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
We really enjoyed canoeing here (and saw a bear!) and thought it would be fun for everyone. We'll plan to meet at the the parking lot at 2:15. There are options to canoe, kayak or SUP. There are no reservations, so if there is no availability that day, we will plan to go to the brewery earlier instead :) Website for details: https://banffcanoeclub.com
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Cocktail Attire- We would love the natural beauty of Banff to be a focus in our family portraits and request that you dress in colors complimentary to the scenery if possible. If you have any questions surrounding attire, please reach out to either of us.
We're planning to meet at Cascade Ponds at 11:15. Parking is limited and can be tricky to find, so please plan to arrive early! Please use AllTrails link for address (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/cascade-ponds). If we're unable to find parking at Cascade Ponds, we'll plan to switch location for family photos to Lake Minnewanka. (Lake Minnetonka Scenic Dr, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1K2, Canada). Abby will be helping us coordinate day of so please reach out to her (617-320-4389) with questions.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We may adjust the time pending details! Same attire as earlier photos is great.