Lake Louise Ski Resort
Voted #1 Ski Resort in Canada at the 2017 World Ski Awards
Lake Louise Ski Resort – The Friendly Giant of Canadian Skiing
About the Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise Ski resort is known for it’s spectacular scenery and versatile terrain. With over 4,200 acres spread across four mountain faces, Lake Louise is also one of the largest ski resorts in North America.
Just minutes from the village of Lake Louise, the ski area’s exceptional layout allows families and groups of all abilities to ski together with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from every chair. Lake Louise is known for its variety of terrain from gentle slopes and long cruising runs, to glades, chutes and some of the Canadian Rockies most exciting and wide open bowls.
As well as receiving the #1 Ski Resort in Canada at the prestigious 2017 World Ski Awards, Lake Louise has also been named one of the top three freestyle resorts in the world.
When visiting Lake Louise Ski Resort, be sure to take your camera! The spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests are truly unique and befitting of Canada’s first National Park.
Where to Find Us
Mountain Statistics
4,200 acres
145+ runs
3,250 feet vertical
1 high speed 6 passenger gondola
1 high speed 6 passenger chairlift
2 high speed quad chairlifts
1 quad chairlift
1 triple chairlift
1 T-bar, 3 carpets
| The Lake Louise Ski Resort statistics | |
|---|---|
| Season Length | November – May |
| Hours of Operation | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Opening Date | Early November |
| Closing Date | Early May |
| Vertical | 991 metres (3,250 feet) |
| Base Elevation | 1,646 metres (5,400 feet) |
| Peak Elevation | 2,637 metres (8,650 feet) |
| Acreage | 4,200 acres (1,700 hectares) |
| Average Snowfall | 454 cm (179 in) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Trails | 145 marked runs + back bowls |
| Terrain | 25% Beginner 45% Intermediate 30% Advanced |
| Longest Run | 8 kms (5 miles) |
| Cumulative Length of Runs | Over 100 kms (62 miles) |
| Lifts | 1 High Speed 6 passenger gondola 1 High Speed 6 passenger chairlift 2 High speed quad chairlifts 1 Quad chairlift 1 Triple chairlift 1 Platter Lift 3 Carpet Lifts |
| Lift Capacity | 13,716 people/hour |
| Permanent Features | Terrain Park Tube Park Beginner Fun Zone |
| Snow School | Group & Private Lessons available |
| Racing | Yes |
| Daycare | Available for children from 18 days to 6 years |
| Equipment Rentals | SkiBig3 Adventure Hub and at the resort |
