Let us pick you up from your resort so you can enjoy the view along the way.
Depending on your pickup location, if time permits, may stop by Storm Mountain Lookout where you can enjoy the view of Storm Mountain across the Bow River and the train track.
As we stop by Baker Creek resort, you have the option to purchase snacks and drinks at Creekside Cafe.
Will also pass by Morant's curve, named after famous photographer Nicholas Morant, who produced promotional materials for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The curve was Nicholas Morant's favourite photography spot and remains popular among photography enthusiasts.
Wildlife sighting is common along the Bow Valley Parkway. Good luck!
Round trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, pickup from resorts along the Bow Valley Parkway and Samson Mall in Lake Louise Village.
Standard itinerary is 2.5 hours at each of the lakes. This gives enough time for either a short hike or canoe rental, as well as food purchase and stroll along the lakeshore.
Option to combine groups for extended stay at one of the lakes. E.g. Start with the Early morning Group1, then join Mid-morning Group 2 for rest of the itinerary. This allows for 4.5 hours stay at Lake Louise. This is ideal for hikers who want to hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House.
Two Lakes Combo Options:
Moraine Lake Only Options:
*Itineraries above are named after hiking trails, as a suggestion of what visitors can do with their time at the lake. There is no obligation for travellers to hike those trails.
Potential delay arising from road construction. Schedule subject to change.
Select one of the following pickup locations. Pickup time will vary accordingly.
- Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows. Board in front of the Office cabin, next to an old gas pump.
- Castle Mountain Chalet.
- Baker Creek by Basecamp. Only available for guests staying at the resort.
- Samson Mall at Lake Louise Village. Board in front of Wilson Mountain Sport. This is recommended for guests of hotels located in Lake Louise Village. Note that the parking lot at Samson Mall has a 1 to 2 hr limit, as it isn't intended for park & ride.
- Paradise Lodge & Bungalows. Only available for guests staying at the resort.
Drop off at same location as pick-up.
For Paradise Lodge & Bungalow guests: in the event of left-turn restriction out of Moraine Lake Road, drop-off will have to be at the Moraine Lake Road and Lake Louise Drive junction, which is 9 minutes walk to Paradise Lodge & Bungalows.
- Bear Spray
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat and jacket as it can gets windier and colder at high altitude.
- Potential delay arising from road construction. Schedule subject to change.
- Please do carry bear spray if hiking
- Usually long line-up to purchase food at the "Guide's Pantry" cafe at Chateau Lake Louise and the cafe at Moraine Lake Lodge. Recommend purchasing snack and drinks at the Creekside Cafe at Baker Creek Resort.
- Restaurants at Chateau Lake Louise open at noon. Most are exclusive to hotel patrons. If you plan to have a sit-down meal at a restaurant in Chateau Lake Louise, please call the hotel to make reservation prior to the trip.
- No animal allowed on the bus, as some guests may be allergic.
- Children under the age of 6 must be secured in a child seat. You may bring your own or use the complimentary child seat provided.
- This is a shuttle bus service, not a guided tour. Guests are free to explore on their own upon arrival at points of interest and must return to the parking lot by the departure time.
- The bus follows a strict schedule. If a guest miss a departure time along any point of the itinerary, seats availability cannot be guaranteed with the next bus. Guests may have to arrange their own return transportation.
Full refund if cancel 72 hours before the trip or earlier.
No refund or change/postponement if less than 72 hours before the trip start time.
For large group (6+ passengers), refund if cancel 5 days before the trip or earlier. No refund or change/postponement if less than 5 days before the trip start time.