Getting Around Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
Discover the best transportation options for visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake during the spring, summer and fall months.
There are many transportation options for visiting the iconic Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. See below your options for visiting the lakes when you're already in the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area and your options for visiting the lakes when travelling from Banff town.
Join a Guided Tour
Book a spot on a guided tour and enjoy a hassle free visit to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and other iconic Banff National Park locations. Brewster Sightseeing, Discover Banff Tours, HopOnBanff, Mountain Park Transportation, Radventures, White Mountain Adventures and WowBanff all offer tours that include a stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola Shuttle
The Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola is offering a free shuttle for gondola pass holders from June to October. The shuttle runs between the gondola, Samson Mall and the Lake Louise lakeshore (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise). More information.
Mountain Park Transportation Shuttle
Shuttles operated by Mountain Park Transportation are available to Moraine Lake. They run multiple times daily from June to October with pick-up from Lake Louise hotels and Wilson Mountain Sports. Reserving your seat in advance is recommended. Learn more.
Parks Canada Shuttles
Parks Canada is offering daily shuttles from the Park & Ride at the Lake Louise Ski Resort to the Lake Louise Lakeshore and Moraine Lake. Available from May to October, shuttles must be reserved ahead of time. Learn More.
Join a Guided Tour
Book a spot on a guided tour and enjoy a hassle free visit to Lake Louise and other iconic Banff National Park locations. Brewster Sightseeing, Discover Banff Tours, HopOnBanff, Mountain Park Transportation, Radventures, White Mountain Adventures and WowBanff all offer tours that include a stop at Lake Louise.
Mountain Park Transportation Shuttle
Shuttles operated by Mountain Park Transportation from Banff to Lake Louise (round-trip) are available daily with pick up from the Moose Hotel in Banff. Reserving your seat in advance is recommended to guarantee your spot.
Roam Public Transit Routes
Route 8X - Lake Louise Express: Departing year-round, daily from downtown Banff, this service travels directly to the Lake Louise Lakeshore. See schedule, route map & online reservations.
Route 8S - Lake Louise Scenic: Departing from July to September, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from downtown Banff, this service travels to the Lake Louise Lakeshore via the Bow Valley Parkway with stops at Johnston Canyon, Castle Junction, Protection Mountain and Baker Creek. Learn More.
Parks Canada Shuttle
Drive from Banff to the Lake Louise Park & Ride at the Lake Louise Ski Resort and take a Parks Canada shuttle to the Lake Louise lakeshore from June to October. Learn more..
Join a Guided Tour
Book a spot on a guided tour and enjoy a hassle free visit to Moraine Lake from June to October and other iconic Banff National Park locations. Brewster Sightseeing, Discover Banff Tours, HopOnBanff, Radventures, White Mountain Adventures and WowBanff all offer tours that include a stop at Moraine Lake.
Parks Canada Shuttles
Drive from Banff to the Lake Louise Park & Ride at the Lake Louise Ski Resort and take a Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake from June to October. Learn more.