Lake Louise Reviews & Ratings

Lake Louise is a gorgeous resort, the views are magnificent and the skiing excellent. Note however that you would need to book a stay in Banff or Canmore as there are hardly any accommodations in Lake Louise. Highly recommended if you have a car and can drive 40 min from Canmore.

West Bowl when the conditions are right is epic. The terrain, powder and views! Located in the heart of the Rockies, even Bobcats and Lynx have been seen on the resort runs!

As far as I'm concerned one of the best ski areas in the world Champagne powder and fantastic off piste areas

I have skied many resorts in the rockies and this was my first time at Louise. It was early season so the conditions weren't expected to be stellar but I was pleasantly surprised. Found some good quality snow in the back bowl and the groomers were well maintained. Lots of terrain made it not a busy experience which was nice. Almost no lines at the lifts at all and an awesome outdoor fire and apres spot at the main lodge for drinks after made it an awesome experience.

Ive snowboarded at lake Louise almost every year since I was a kid. The general environment is great and everyone is super friendly and talkative. As for the slopes they are fantastic. Early morning at the top of the world there is awesome powder. At lake Louise I personally love all the tree runs that you can find.

Lake Louise is a beast of a resort you can spend all day on one lift and still be finding new terrain. The flip side of that is it can be easy to find yourself lost in the trees if you venture off the groomed runs.No matter where you end up on the mountain there are restaurants and great views, especially at the top of summit. If you are there within a week of a snow dump you have to go to West Bowl first thing in the morning.

First time being there and its definitely the best resort Ive been too had to watch out for some rocks but thats just cause of lack of snowfall

Sunshine village is a wonderful resort, with a tendency to open, fast, smooth runs. Most of the lifts meet at the same village so runs tend to all end up back at the same spot which makes it easy to try lots of different terrain quickly, compared to some hills where you climb three lifts on one face and it takes a lot longer to find your way back.There is not a lot of mogul runs, and the green groomed runs tend to be very flat and can cause issues for beginners snowboarders especially. If you are more experienced though they offer a great opportunity for long high speed runs.For more advanced terrain the goats eye mountain is unbeatable, as its an entire mountain consisting of entirely black runs and a single blue run. Sunshine also contains a lot of slackcountry areas if you are willing to hike 10-15 minutes. Parking fills up quickly on busy weekends so get there early, or catch the bus from Banff to get dropped off right at the front.Sunshine is a perfect compliment to Lake Louise which is just 35 minutes down the road. If you are staying in Banff you have to check them both out.

Lake Louise has been my go-to resort since I was a kid, and it remains one of my favourites. It offers a wide array of terrain spread over several mountain faces that generally allows groups of varying ability to stick together throughout the day, making it very family-friendly. The lift system is quite efficient, and long queues for lifts are usually uncommon. The expert terrain off the summit and paradise lifts a variety of chutes and cliffs to explore, with a few opportunities to hike to reach some less trafficked snow. Snow volumes could be better, but due to the low humidity and cold temperatures at these latitudes/elevations, conditions tend to be more consistent through the season compared to lower resorts in BC. Lake Louise has some of the nicest day lodges of resorts I have visited as well; bring a picnic and buy a beer!

Lake Louise is a huge ski hill with lots of different terrain with nice long runs. I love skiing here.

Skiing lake Louise and Banff was extraordinary. The scenery was majestic, I have never skied anywhere that beautiful before. The runs were well groomed, the lifts are quick food and accommodations were fairly priced. I bought our ski lift tickets at Costco, best price. A bit of a drive to the lifts from the village however there are a lot of shuttles that run to and from the mountain. If you havent been definitely a must! Try out the sky mountain restaurant for lunch, the view is breathtaking.

Less family oriented. Has good bowls with good snow. However groomed runs are always icey and way too many people.

Great all around resort with the best views of any resort in North America. Can be very cold in mid winter.

I have visited Lake Louise a number of times to volunteer for The Ladies World Cup Winter Start. I was amazed at the friendly staff, the friends I met from all over the world and the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the entire resort. The lodge is world class, the village is beautiful, the x-country skiing is world class (I always arrived early to spend a few days on the x-country trails taking me from the village up to The Chateau Lake Louise - over bridges, through the woods, along clear blue rivers). I love everything about Lake Louise!!!

There was not much snow at Lake Louise when I went. The resort had a nice ice sculpture with which we took pictures. The main gondola is small and not renovated. Slopes are icy. The best aspects of Lake Louise is the food at the resort. Great quality good for a reasonable price. Loved the poutine!

Lake Louise is one of my favourite ski resorts Ive been to! The lifts are very efficient and there are very rarely any queues (mostly a weekday skier, but not bad on weekends still). The mountain has plenty of terrain for every level and its loads of fun. Only downside is we havent had much snow yet this season and there are some relatively icy portions.

Amazing powder and tree runs, and Skoki Lodge is the perfect place for a break.

Big park if thats what youre looking for, including BIG jumps.

Gondola is excellent and runs are fast and efficient.

Catch the sunrise over the Eastern ride on first chair if you can. Its unforgettable!

My favourite resort! Having a shuttle from banff is super convenient for people traveling without means of transportation. The runs are some of the best I've ever ridden

Excellent runs with the best snowfall. Like a winter wonderland.

The best snowfall, lovely food and the warmest people!

You cannot beat the serene beauty of Banff National park. Gorgeous sights and gorgeous snow await you at Lake Louise. Thes staff are extremely knowledgeable and the instructor team is phenomenal. At mountain, there are several food options. The options are expensive, but the on-mountain bistro has some of the best food I've ever had; the bistro is a great fancier option for a unique dining experience. If you are heading to Banff, Lake Louise has the most complete resort experience among the Big 3.