From May through October, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are extremely busy. Expect full parking lots, traffic control personnel, traffic congestion, long waits, and paid parking.

Take Parks Canada shuttles or public transit to visit. Book your shuttle in advance. There is limited Lakeside parking. Moraine Lake access via bus only.

Explore Canada’s first national park. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, wildlife and a picture-perfect mountain town.

Camping is permitted in designated areas only with a valid national park camping permit and a national park entry pass. Visitors are required to have a reservation in order to camp at a Parks Canada places.

Description: Enjoy a short hike during your visit to Moraine Lake. This easy trail to the first lake offers rewarding views of high alpine meadows, scree slopes, and the Quadra Glacier.

Due to high demand, visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in Banff National Park requires planning. Parking is limited in the community of Lake Louise and at the Lake Louise Lakeshore parking lot, and …

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Visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Take Parks Canada shuttles or public transit to visit. Book your shuttle in advance. There is limited Lakeside parking. Moraine Lake access via bus only.

Cost of daily park admission, Parks Canada Discovery Pass, camping fees, backcountry permit, fishing permit, guided hikes and other experiences in Banff National Park.