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Trip Planner:   Canada  /  Alberta  /  Canadian Rockies  /  Banff National Park  /  Lake Louise  /  Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Banff National Park

4.4
#2 of 186 in Things to do in Banff National Park
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
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Get active and enjoy the invigorating views at Lake Louise, one of Canada's biggest natural attractions. In an area widely considered the hiking capital of the Canadian Rockies, this glacial lake ensures memorable boating experiences in the warmer months and serves as a vast skating rink in the winter. Year-round you'll find something to do in this quintessentially Canadian mountain setting, including skiing, hiking, biking, and climbing. To find out how to plan a trip to Banff National Park, use our trip itinerary maker.
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Tours to Lake Louise

FROM £186 BOOK WITH VIATOR Columbia Icefield Tour including the Glacier Skywalk from Banff Columbia Icefield Tour including the Glacier Skywalk from Banff
4.8
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM £61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
4.7
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
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FROM £113 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway - Full-Day Tour Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway - Full-Day Tour
4.9
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM £60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Lake Louise & Snowshoeing Discover Lake Louise & Snowshoeing
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM £1,396 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rockies Western Canada Tour Rockies Western Canada Tour
4.7
Duration: 7 days
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FROM £61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing) Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing)
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
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FROM £1,274 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7-Day Small Group Tour: Canadian Rockies and National Parks 7-Day Small Group Tour: Canadian Rockies and National Parks
5.0
Duration: 7 days
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FROM £232 BOOK WITH VIATOR Banff | Lake Louise | Moraine Lake & Yoho National Park Day Tour Banff | Lake Louise | Moraine Lake & Yoho National Park Day Tour
5.0
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM £79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Hike in Lake Louise Day Hike in Lake Louise
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM £201 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Private Tour Banff Full Day Private Tour Banff
5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Minnewanka, Snow Activity/Lake Louise 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff Lake Minnewanka, Snow Activity/Lake Louise 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
4.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Adventure Tour with Snowshoeing and Ice-Skating on Lake Louise Half Day Adventure Tour with Snowshoeing and Ice-Skating on Lake Louise
Duration: 4 hours
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  • By GlobalTravelWrexham
    Visited when the lake was frozen and it was still a breathtaking experience. Photo's do it no justice and the water is so clear that it seems unreal. We took the bus from Banff to Lake Louise and its....  more
    Visited when the lake was frozen and it was still a breathtaking experience. Photo's do it no justice and the water is so clear that it seems unreal. We took the bus from Banff to Lake Louise and its....  more »
  • By Pr1nc31
    Lake Louise is breathtakingly beautiful, we had a perfectly sunny and warm day, slightly out of season so it wasn’t rammed with people and we absolutely loved it! The colour of the water is just... 
    Lake Louise is breathtakingly beautiful, we had a perfectly sunny and warm day, slightly out of season so it wasn’t rammed with people and we absolutely loved it! The colour of the water is just...  more »
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