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Lake Louise - Resort information

Lake Louise
Resort elevation:
1540m
Top elevation:
2637m
Base elevation:
1646m
Beyond the slopes: 

The most magical experience here might be ice skating on Lake Louise itself; part of the lake is also cleared for hockey. On the snow, there are snowshoe and cross-country skiing trails to explore (guided tours available). You can also try dog sledding and snowmobiling (tour operators will pick you up from your accommodation).

The town of Banff, with its shops, restaurants and natural hot-springs, is about 45 minutes away.

Family fun: 

Childcare is available at the daycare centre next to the main lodge from ages 18 days to six years; tots can also try a little skiing too. Then from age five to 12 years (or from seven-years-old for snowboarders), children can join ‘Kidski and Shreddies' classes, meeting at the Wilderness Adventure Park.

Retail therapy: 

If you're a shopaholic, you'd be better off in Banff, but there are a few places to flex your plastic. Shopping options are mostly limited to ski stores, boutiques or gift shops in Lake Louise. You'll find the majority either in the Samson Mall in the village or at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (tel: (403) 522 3511; www.fairmont.com/lakelouise).

Splashing out: 

Stay in a luxurious secluded wilderness cabin at Emerald Lake Lodge (tel; (250) 343 6321; www.crmr.com/emerald) in Yoho National Park, 40km (25 miles) west of Lake Louise. The first lodge was built here by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1902. You can follow the cross-country skiing trails around the lake, ice skate, or try the more adventurous pursuit of waterfall ice climbing.

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