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