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A couple skating on Lake Louise in the winter in Banff National Park
Ice Skating

Ice Skating on Lake Louise

There's perhaps no other feeling like gliding smoothly across the surface of a frozen lake. Ice skating in the wilderness is a quintessentially Canadian activity, and the iconic Lake Louise is a bucket-list skating destination.

With each stride, feel the blades beneath your feet carry you further onto the ice and explore the subtle frozen ripples and flowers of frost that bloom there. Don't forget to pause and soak in the spirit of the peaks that encircle the lake, catching and bouncing back the echoes of skaters in a unique natural symphony.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
< 1hr or 1-3 hrs
When
Dec - Mar

Plan Ahead

Parking can be limited on weekends. We recommend using public transit or arriving outside peak hours (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Location

Distance from Banff:
61km
Distance from Lake Louise:
4km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanOpen
FebOpen
MarOpen
AprClosed
MayClosed
JunClosed
JulClosed
AugClosed
SepClosed
OctClosed
NovClosed
DecOpen

Busy Times

Weekends

Getting There

  • Roam Route 8X: Daily service operating year round.

Useful Links

Let's do this!

Skate rentals available from

Wilson Mountain Sports

Equipment Rentals
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Chateau Ski & Snow

Sporting Goods & Apparel
Location
Lake Louise Area
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Snowtips-Bactrax Ski & Bike Rental

Equipment Rentals
Location
Banff Town Area
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Banff Adventures

Activity & Tour Providers
Location
Banff Town Area
See details about Banff Adventures