Day at the lake checklist

Last updated: March 2, 2026

One-day trip essentials

Essentials

• Banff National Park pass or entry fee
• Shuttle or parking booked separately (summer); or arrive early (winter)
• Layers, sun protection, water, snacks
• Bear spray (summer trails)

Summer

• Park pass is separate from shuttle and parking
• Book shuttle at reservation.pc.gc.ca
• Summer logistics

Winter

• Check 511 and road conditions
• Winter logistics

Links

• Build your own list: Gear List Helper
• Roads · Weather
• Parks Canada · Banff & Lake Louise Tourism