Bears are out at the Lake Louise gondola
Bears are active again at the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola. The lift gives visitors a better chance to watch from a distance, but sightings are never guaranteed.
ReadLakeLoui.se, Independent Field Guide for Lake Louise
Independent field guide
Banff National Park
Today at Lake Louise
Start with the decision that affects your day.
Weather Live readings, forecast blend, smoke, views, and storm signals. Roads Approach context for Alberta and BC routes. Plan your day Three questions, one practical day plan. Trails Summer hikes, winter routes, and chooser tools. Ski area Resort-published status with official report links. Official sources Closures, access, bookings, safety, and operations.
Section 01
The Galley
Dispatches from the lake, the trails, and the road in. Updated as the mountain allows.
Bow River running very high at Lake Louise as wet weather continues
The Bow River is running very high at Lake Louise, while the Pipestone remains below its 2013 flood peak. High water, snowmelt, trail closures and another wet June storm could keep the seasonal risk alive.
Winter signs off; summer lake access is next
Lake Louise wrapped winter operations on May 3 after a strong snow season. Next up: reserved summer access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with Parks Canada shuttles the first plan to make.
Spring trail hazards: it is still winter up high
Near-record snow lingers on the popular Lake Louise summer trails. Parks Canada has rescued several hikers this April from Plain of Six Glaciers and other 'mid-June' objectives. If you are heading up, treat it like a winter trip.
Section 02
Where to go next
An opinionated index of places to start, on this site and across the valley.
Conditions