Lake Louise Ski Resort Celebrates 12th World Ski Award Win

Lake Louise Ski Resort is starting the 26/27 winter season on a high note, earning two major accolades that recognize its place among the world's leading ski destinations. The resort has been named Canada’s Best Ski Resort at the 2026 World Ski Awards, marking its 12th win in the last 14 years. Adding to the excitement, Lake Louise also earned the No. 2 spot in SKI Magazine’s Best in the West awards, continuing to receive recognition from skiers and industry experts across North America. 

Lake Louise Ski Resort's Whiskeyjack Lodge | Photo credit: Reuben Krabbe 

An Expansive Adventure of Your Own 

Over the years, Lake Louise has continued to invest in its mountain experience, creating more opportunities for skiers and snowboarders to explore. The opening of West Bowl and Richardson’s Ridge, along with the addition of the Summit Chair, Juniper Express and Pipestone Express, represent some of the resort’s most significant recent improvements. With new runs, expanded glading and increased snowmaking, guests can discover more terrain across the resort’s three mountains and five distinct faces. Whether heading into the Back Bowls, exploring new lines on Richardson’s Ridge, or finding their feet in the dedicated Learning Area there’s truly endless ways to spend your day.  

Part of what makes Lake Louise special is the freedom to make each day your own. There's no set way to experience the mountain. Follow a familiar favourite, explore a new bowl or venture beyond the groomers to find your own line. With expansive alpine views and a free-spirited Western atmosphere, Lake Louise offers plenty of room to explore at your own pace. 

Powder day at Lake Louise Ski Resort | Photo credit: Reuben Krabbe 

What's New at Lake Louise for 26/27? 

This winter brings another round of exciting improvements across the mountain, with expanded snowmaking and new groomed routes and glades on Richardson’s Ridge. Highlights include Grove Glade, a new beginner-friendly run, expanded intermediate and advanced glade skiing, the completion of Pikaboo and the new Prunepicker connection linking Marmot to Richardson’s Ridge. Guests will also benefit from a major upgrade to the Top of the World Chair, increasing loading capacity by approximately 10% while improving reliability and efficiency. Together, these additions mean more terrain to explore, easier connections across the mountain, and more time spent enjoying the slopes. 

The resort officially opened on November 1, five days ahead of schedule, welcoming skiers and snowboarders back to the mountain for the start of another winter. With an early start to the season, new terrain improvements and plenty of mountain days still ahead, there's a lot to look forward to. 

Congratulations, Lake Louise Ski Resort!