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Top Rated for
4.57 (353 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.50 (388 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.49 (384 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.45 (185 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.45 (22 Ratings)
Beginners
4.41 (85 Ratings)
Intermediates
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4.4
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Total Runs
5400
Bottom Elevation
8652
Top Elevation
4200
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How Skiers Rate Lake Louise

4.40 (389 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.13 (378 ratings)
Value for Money
3.96 (376 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.62 (307 ratings)
Après-Ski
3.79 (276 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.57 (353 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.49 (384 ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.17 (356 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.10 (358 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.80 (332 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.37 (336 ratings)
Off-Piste
4.11 (307 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.50 (388 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
3.83 (346 ratings)
Eating Out
4.45 (185 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.45 (22 ratings)
Beginners
4.41 (85 ratings)
Intermediates
4.40 (173 ratings)
Advanced
4.37 (109 ratings)
Experts
4.35 (116 ratings)
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What Skiers Say About Lake Louise

Lake Louise attracts predominantly intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders who consistently praise the resort's extensive terrain, including back bowls, tree runs, and varied difficulty levels. Reviews frequently mention excellent powder quality, minimal lift queues, spectacular mountain views, and efficient lift systems including recent upgrades. Negative feedback centres on inconsistent snow conditions with runs becoming icy between storms, expensive food and limited dining options, cold temperatures, parking difficulties especially on weekends, and a subdued après-ski atmosphere compared to European resorts. Several users note the resort works well for mixed-ability groups due to its terrain variety.

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  • terrain variety
  • powder quality
  • minimal lift queues
  • mountain views
  • lift infrastructure
  • back bowl skiing
  • icy conditions
  • food prices
  • parking availability
  • limited après-ski
  • cold temperatures
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Larry
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 22 2024
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!
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Degan Robinson
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 21 2024
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
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Simon
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 20 2024
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.
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Dave
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 20 2024
Awesome back-side off piste. Steep, soft. So many faces and angles to find the best conditions any day.
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Paul
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 19 2024
Great ski resort with the best views. I live in Calgary so Im around other resorts often and Louis is easily my favourite.
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Sam
intermediate skier ⛷️
Nov, 19 2024
Wide variety of runs provides the ability to not repeat trails and be able to ski a wide variety of runs and terrain.
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Reid
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 19 2024
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.
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Ethan
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 19 2024
Bigger jumps, lots of room on the moutain, ski patrol dosnt hold a speed gun like whistler, so that's good enough for me.
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Ben
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 18 2024
As a beginner the small practice hill helps a lot along side its variety of easy runs. Could be groomed a little better though
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Samantha
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 15 2024
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.
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Mike
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 15 2024
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.
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Robin
intermediate skier ⛷️
Nov, 15 2024
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.
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Elyas
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 14 2024
Lake louise Offers unforgettable experiences. The teams at the resort work incredibly hard to provide some of the best terrain in the rockies! 100% reccomend.
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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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