Discover Lake Louise, a vast frozen lake surrounded by snow and an amphitheater of snow-dusted mountain peaks. Learn how to snowshoe on this winter tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 1:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please be ready 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Pickup will be from the lobby of the listed hotels, except in the following 2 cases: Mount Royal pickup will be from the bus parking area behind the hotel; Banff Springs pickup will be from the motorcoach entrance.
Experience
Highlights
- Look for wildlife along the scenic Bow Valley Highway
- Enjoy the iconic views at Lake Louise
- Learn how to snowshoe
- Get a detailed narration on the area's history and nature
Full description
Begin your journey with a scenic drive along Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise, where you may be lucky enough to spot wildlife. Once at Lake Louise, your guide will assist in showing you how to put on your snowshoes and you'll enjoy an easy, quaint snowshoe through the woods for some forest serenity as you take in the iconic views along the shoreline.
Explore Lake Louise, a picture-perfect winter wonderland. The lake transforms into a real-life snow globe in the winter that has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy some hot chocolate and local maple taffy. Come and discover this winter wonderland for yourself.
Includes
- Guided tour to Lake Louise
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Banff
- Hot chocolate and a maple cookie snack
- Snowshoes and an introduction to snowshoeing
- Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
- Children under 8 years
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Waterproof shoes
- Thermal clothing
- Snow pants
- Warm shoes
Know before you go
- The minimum age for this tour is 8 years old
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years or older
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18
- Guests should dress in winter clothing for this trip including a winter jacket, snow pants, hats, mittens, and waterproof winter boots
