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Alberta · AB

Lake Louise

Saturday will be packed. Sunday is the better weekend day. If you can, go Monday.

From Calgary via Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada)

Season status: Open since Nov 1, checked Nov 7 · source

Today

Packed

Sunday

Busy

Next 7 days

Sat11/7

Packed

32°F · mostly cloudyNormal SaturdayTough day for little kids: packed

ConditionsGood

Sun11/8

Busy

25°F · mostly cloudy · gusts 43 mphNormal SundayTough day for little kids: windy

ConditionsFair

Mon11/9

Quiet

23°F · mostly cloudyNormal Monday👍 Good day for kids

ConditionsGood

Tue11/10

Quiet

23°F · mostly cloudyNormal Tuesday👍 Good day for kids

ConditionsFair

Wed11/11

Quiet

30°F · mostly cloudyNormal Wednesday👍 Good day for kids

ConditionsFair

Thu11/12

Quiet

31°F · mostly cloudyNormal Thursday👍 Good day for kids

ConditionsFair

Fri11/13

Quiet

30°F · mostly cloudyNormal Friday👍 Good day for kids

ConditionsFair

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❄ Snow & webcams

New snow, last 24h0"

Last 48h0"

Weather-model estimate at mid-mountain, not the resort's measurement.

Official snow report ›Webcams ›

Base depth, lifts open and live cams, from Lake Louise itself.

👨‍👩‍👧 Skiing with kids

ChildcareLicensed daycare for ages 18 days to about 6 (pre-grade one), next to the Lodge of Ten Peaks

LessonsKids group lessons for ages 5 to 12; ski or snowboard play lessons for ages 3 and 4 through the daycare

Kids ski freeLift tickets free for kids 5 and under

Learning areaSeparate Learning Area with its own Learning Area Only ticket; level 1 and 2 lessons stay in the Beginner Area

Sunny Tube Park tubing (ages 3+)
Sightseeing gondola

Daycare spaces are limited, so book early, especially for infants

Checked Nov 7 from source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5. Policies change each season, so confirm with the resort.

🧤 Dress the kids

Today (32°F at mid-mountain) Two warm layers under a shell, neck gaiter that covers cheeks, helmet liner, hand and toe warmers. Plan warm-up breaks. Add goggles and a face cover for the wind.

From the weather forecast. It's colder on the lift and at the top, so pack one extra layer.

💵 Family day: lift tickets

Adults Kids 6+ Kids 5 or younger

Adult 1-day tickets at Lake Louise: $80–$185 CAD (adult 18-64, varies by date, before GST), checked Nov 7. Kids 5 and under ski free here. Kids' ticket prices vary, so check the resort's ticket page. Lessons and rentals are extra.

The drive

FromCalgary

RouteHwy 1 (Trans-Canada)

Live road conditions for this route are coming soon.

✈ Plan a trip

Quietest 3-day windows, next 8 weeks

Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 12QuietPlaces to stay ›
Tue Nov 17 – Thu Nov 19QuietPlaces to stay ›
Tue Nov 24 – Thu Nov 26QuietPlaces to stay ›

Least crowded weekend: Nov 14–15 Busy Places to stay ›

From weekends, holidays and school breaks. Weather isn't known this far out; the 7-day forecast takes over as dates get close. Check that the resort is open before you book.

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Learning this season

Leave-by times

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Best time to ski Lake Louise ›

Quietest days, busiest holidays and school breaks this season.

Mountain facts

Base5,400 ft

Summit8,650 ft

Forecast for7,025 ft (mid)

RegionAlberta