LakeLoui.se, Independent Field Guide for Lake Louise
An independent guide to the Lake Louise area, built on local knowledge. Conditions, trails, planning, and reference, without the tourism-board polish.
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The Lake Louise Galley
Local news, updates, and stories from Lake Louise.
Parks Canada shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake open April 15
Parks Canada opens 2026 shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on April 15 at 8 am MDT. Moraine Lake Road remains closed to private vehicles year-round.
March 21 - Extreme avalanche danger across the Canadian Rockies
Extreme avalanche danger has closed major highways and shut down backcountry access across the Canadian Rockies. Parks Canada says this is the largest avalanche cycle of the season.
Whirling disease detected at Lake Louise
Whirling disease has been confirmed in Lake Louise, prompting new closures at Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Lake Minnewanka.
Redesign (and then some)
A fresh look and a solid foundation, thanks to everything that came before.
Lots of updates
We've pushed a batch of updates across the site.