Lake Louise Reviews & Ratings

Louise is generally a great mountain although generally plagued by the relatively low snowfall amounts. Due to snow being generally dry, it also does not stick well to rocks so you can expect to hit those anywhere off piste (and often on). Terrain is great, lifts are pretty good and improving. Parking is medium at best, and ticket prices are getting insane. That said, theyve done a good job making more food options available and you can even get a big plate of loaded nachos at a humane price.

I take my daughter there who is a brand new beginner. The ski school is great and affordable. They've helped her lots. The runs are really wide and there's lots of room for her to work on her turns. I'm not paranoid she's going to get ran over at Lake Louise like I am at Sunshine where everything bottlenecks at the bottom.
While she's in lesson I usually join the Friends of Louise who give free guided tours of the resort. I find it more fun to ski with people than alone and this is a great way to learn the hill.

Midweek late February and into March theres no better place to ride. Theres such diverse terrain and extraordinary scenery. If youre craving an aprè scene, Louise is okay but, Banff is close enough.

Lake Louise is a well rounded mountain with a lot to offer. Back Bowls allow for some various challenges and seriously rewarding drop ins. Accommodations are limited and the base/town is lacklustre. Aside from the chateau experience, eating out and apres ski can be better found in the town of Banff.

Will be getting out tomorrow. Generally a great hill, tons of skiable area and huge range of runs. Time will tell if this years coverage will allow for all runs to be open. Worth the trip.

Had a great time on all the runs, the gondola was a nice ride as the people were always friendly and made it a quick trip up. Hills weren't super packed. I'm an advanced skier, but I took snowboard lessons there. The instructor was very informative with good tips and a can-do attitude. Would definitely take lessons there again. As for the runs, they were well groomed, no brown spots so I knew my skis weren't going to take a beating. I'm not much of a trickster, so I don't have much on an opinion on the park. The staff were all helpful inside the ski lodge and willing to make adjustments to the skiis and boots when my girlfriend said they were not comfortable on the hill (she rented). A downside, was the maintenance counter outside with tools to adjust ski bindings or snowboard bindings was lacking. It looked as someone stole the tools or they weren't checked since a previous year. Unfortunately my girlfriend got hurt skiing, and a passerby asked if we needed medical and they went and got the ski patrol. Fast response on ski patrols part, we signed some forms and she was taken care of with a five-star review from her and myself. You can definitely catch me there this year, as I'm going for 4 days with some friends. Thanks for taking the time to read this, have a great day!

Last time I went was a week ago during pre season and only 3 runs were open, it was super dangerous because there was way to many people. Over 1000 people for 3 runs. Hopefully better when more runs open. Would not recommend pre season weekends.

Well firstly Id like to add that even though I spent my time riding at Lake Louise resort I actually stayed in Banff town, Lake Louise as a resort for snowboarding is perfect, its has a huge choice of runs from mellow learners to experienced double black diamonds all of which are very clearly signed so its unlikely youll end up taking a wrong turn and being on a run youre not ready for, the restaurant and bar at lake Louise is always busy but if you look around youll find a seat and everyone is more than happy to make space to accommodate, food can be pricey but it is good quality especially the coffee and hot chocolate. Where I stayed in Banff about 40 min coach ride away the is covered by your lift pass is a visual heaven, the sights around the town are other worldly epic mountains, Lakes and rivers provide the most beautiful scenes I have ever scene. Banff town is somewhere I felt instantly at home and welcomed and safe, I spent 11 weeks living in Banff and taking my CASI level 1/2 snowboarding instructor course at lake Louise and it was a commute I would happily do over and over, in my opinion lake Louise and Banff are the perfect location for anyones winter holiday, but be warned you may not want to leave.

Lake Louise Ski Resort offers vast terrain with runs for every ability off of every lift. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful Lake Louise across the valley.
With four lodges there is always a great spot to warm up, grab a bite to eat or a cold post-ski beverage!
When you are there take advantage of the FREE ski tours offered by the resorts Ski Friends. The tours, designed to meet all ability levels are a great way to learn about the resort or discover hidden powder pockets!

Lake Louise is a really put together resort. Obviously any lodge is gonna be wild prices for food and Bev, but Louise is a fair price. Accessibility to the hill is very fair.
Only downfall is that lake Louise is on the east side of the Rocky Mountains so it usually gets the last dump of snow over bc (we get less snow) but still get enough for amazing powder days

Overall lake Louise is a must see especially being able to view the fairmont chateau and the lake on the front side of the hill
If you like snowboarding, it is a much better hill than sunshine, as there are very minimal flat spots on the hill.
If you like park you will love it as the jumps are big and a very big variety in features

It has a great variety of runs from fast narrow chutes to wide bowls such as west bowl that leave open powder very well. The length of run is also really good if you want to do top to button runs. The ability to pick from front or back side runs off the 6-pack chair, the peak chair, and the gondola is great. The hill does not accommodate night skiing which is unfortunate given the terrain park residing at the bottom of the hill near the main lodge.

Awesome back-side off piste. Steep, soft. So many faces and angles to find the best conditions any day.

Great ski resort with the best views. I live in Calgary so Im around other resorts often and Louis is easily my favourite.

Wide variety of runs provides the ability to not repeat trails and be able to ski a wide variety of runs and terrain.

Lake Louise is ana amazing Hill with an unbelievably beautiful view - my favourite of any ski hill I've been to. The backside of the main mountain is almost fully off-piste runs, and because of its vastness is able to keep spots of good quality powder for a while after a snow dump. It doesn't have the hardest runs like Revelstoke, but has lots of diverse trails for every interest, I love their glade and mogul options too. Overall, this hill is an excellent all-around vibe, really fun place to be at with great views and plenty of types of hills to try.

Bigger jumps, lots of room on the moutain, ski patrol dosnt hold a speed gun like whistler, so that's good enough for me.

As a beginner the small practice hill helps a lot along side its variety of easy runs. Could be groomed a little better though

One of the best ski resorts in the world for a reason! Lots of variety and areas to help avoid the crowds. Something for every type of skiier.

My one gripe is that the new off piste area is almost always closed since they opened it. Or at least most of the runs have been closed the past couple years. Hopefully that changes with the new chair this year.

With over 4200 acres theres a wide variety of runs varying in difficulty for all skill levels. Chalets/apres are good. A hotel would be great.

Lake Louise Ski Resort is a stunning, world-class destination that offers an incredible skiing and snowboarding experience. Its unparalleled scenery, diverse terrain, and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit for winter sports enthusiasts. However, the high costs and minor logistical issues keep it from achieving a perfect 5-star rating in my book. Despite these shortcomings, Id highly recommend Lake Louise to anyone looking for an unforgettable alpine adventure. Its a place that will leave you in awe and eager to return, even with its few imperfections.