Lake Louise Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Lake Louise reviews & ratings
4.4 (96 reviews)
Ranked 66th of 155 Ski resorts
4.40 (96 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.10 (92 ratings)
Value for Money
3.53 (74 ratings)
Après Ski
4.38 (82 ratings)
Off Piste
3.79 (85 ratings)
Eating Out
3.50 (74 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Lake Louise is an iconic ski destination, famous for its breathtaking scenery and world-class skiing. This resort offers a vast expanse of terrain across four mountain faces, catering to all skill levels. The stunning views of the surrounding national park make skiing here a truly picturesque experience. Lake Louise is also known for hosting international ski events, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. The resort village is charming, with a range of accommodation and dining options. Its reputation for consistent snow quality and extensive backcountry access makes it a must-visit for ski enthusiasts.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
164Total Runs
5 milesLongest Run
4200 acresSkiable Terrain
680 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
8652 feetTop
5400 feetBottom
3252 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
1Gondolas / Cable Cars
7Chairlifts
3Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD1395Season pass
$CAD763.847 days
$CAD1241 day
Weather
215 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) 185KMs 180min drive
  • Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) 215KMs 220min drive

Train Stations

  • Lake Louise 1 / km 5m drive

Lake Louise Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.4
Ranking: 66th of 155 resorts
4.40 (96 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.18 (80 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.10 (92 ratings)
Value for Money
3.53 (74 ratings)
Après Ski
4.55 (85 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.38 (82 ratings)
Off Piste
3.79 (85 ratings)
Eating Out
4.00 (89 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.44 (95 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.80 (81 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.18 (89 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.80 (92 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.33 (96 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.54 (56 ratings)
Ski School Quality
3.50 (74 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.33 (3 ratings)
Beginners
4.48 (21 ratings)
Intermediates
4.33 (42 ratings)
Advanced
4.43 (30 ratings)
Experts
4.44 (16 ratings)
Snowboarders

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Flavia - intermediate skier
May, 1 - 2024
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Kathryn - advanced snowboarder
Apr, 30 - 2024
I love lake, this is where I learnt to board. The hill is awesome, theres so much do to. The downside is you have to drive from where you are staying/get a shuttle if your hotel has a ski shuttle.
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Kevin - advanced skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
This is probably my favourite ski hill to go to, my son and I have a great time every time we go. The more we go the more adventurous we become and start seeing more and more of the hills.
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dean - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
The ski resort recently expanded its operational area to include West Bowl which greatly enhanced its off piste skking terrain. There is now over 4,200 skiable acres and over 165 names runs. The area provides the largest selection of terrain in the area. The hill is continuously upgrading and providing more lift features, with a new chair being installed this summer. Lake Louise has by far the best selection and variety of runs in comparison to Nakiska, Norquay, Sunshine and Kicking Horse. Lake Louise is the crowning jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
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Amelia - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
when doing a tree line i learnt no matter what trees youre in, you should 99% stick to the right because for some reason the left line usually ends in a small cliff or creek which involves a lot of hiking back up to get out of trees!! but sick riding at the resort! (learnt from bitter experience haha)
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Keara - advanced skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Went on a day trip with friends, was having a great time. The upper runs were beautiful, groomed well, and had great snow conditions. The powdered areas were full of snow and were fun. However the bottom of the mountain was icy and not well taken care of making me feel unsafe. The food was overpriced for what was given and the service was mediocre. As well as the dinning are was busy and not very clean.
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ALAN - intermediate skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
THIS SKI HILL IS GREAT FOR ALL KINDS OF SKING...I LIKE IT WHEN IT IS WHITE OUT AND STILL CAN SEE RUNS WITH TREES AND TERAIN...LARGE ENOUGH AREA TO SKI ALL DAY WITHOUT GETING BORED ON SAME RUNS...
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Will - advanced snowboarder
Apr, 27 - 2024
Large ski area with varied terrain / different mountains. Good powder and groomed runs. Decently efficient ski lifts but can require walking / taking multiple to get higher up.
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Tara - intermediate skier
Apr, 27 - 2024
I love skiing at Lake Louise, there is a lot of different areas to accommodate different levels, the hill is big enough to absorb a lot of people. The runs are long enough that you dont feel like youre on a chair lift all day. The scenery is outstanding. The staff is usually very friendly even when its busy and they keep the lines running smoothly when its crowded. We used the ski school when my daughter was little and she loved the instructor and always wanted to take another lesson with Donna (years ago) Ive skied at a lot of different places in North America but Louise is where I go back to a lot.
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Ian - expert skier
Apr, 27 - 2024
Stunning views, huge terrain, many options for all levels. The overall quality of skiing is amazing.
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