The Lake Louise Galley Local news, updates, and stories from Lake Louise, Alberta. https://lakeloui.se/news/ en-ca Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT 100 days until Lake Louise's planned November 6 opening https://lakeloui.se/news/season-passes-100-days-out-july-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/season-passes-100-days-out-july-2026/ According to Lake Louise Ski Resort, the planned 2026/27 season runs November 6, 2026 to May 2, 2027. Pre-season pass pricing ends October 15, so the pass decision lands well before the snow does. A plain-language look at what each pass gets you, why the Plus+Card is not a season pass, and what else is worth sorting out now. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT Berry season brings bears closer to Lake Louise trails https://lakeloui.se/news/berry-season-lake-louise-july-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/berry-season-lake-louise-july-2026/ Berry season is beginning around Lake Louise, and bears are following the food into valley bottoms, trail edges and transportation corridors. Carry bear spray on every hike, make noise in fruiting shrubs and check current Parks Canada bulletins before you go. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT Getting to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake at peak season https://lakeloui.se/news/getting-to-lake-louise-moraine-lake-july-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/getting-to-lake-louise-moraine-lake-july-2026/ Mid-July is the hardest time of year to reach the two lakes on a whim. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles, the Park and Ride is where the main options start, and the easy reservation slots are already gone. The 48-hour rolling release and a few backups are how most people still get there. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bears are out at the Lake Louise gondola https://lakeloui.se/news/bears-out-sightseeing-gondola-june-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/bears-out-sightseeing-gondola-june-2026/ 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. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Bow River running very high at Lake Louise as wet weather continues https://lakeloui.se/news/bow-river-high-water-lake-louise-june-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/bow-river-high-water-lake-louise-june-2026/ 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. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Winter signs off; summer lake access is next https://lakeloui.se/news/winter-closes-summer-shuttles-may-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/winter-closes-summer-shuttles-may-2026/ 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. Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT Spring trail hazards: it is still winter up high https://lakeloui.se/news/spring-trail-hazards-may-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/spring-trail-hazards-may-2026/ 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. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bears are active around Lake Louise; carry bear spray https://lakeloui.se/news/bears-active-lake-louise-april-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/bears-active-lake-louise-april-2026/ Bears are active in the Lake Louise area. Carry bear spray on every hike, know how to use it, and check for closures before you head out. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Parks Canada shuttle launch was busy; summer visitors should plan ahead https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-demand-april-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-demand-april-2026/ Shuttle demand was heavy as soon as reservations opened. If Lake Louise or Moraine Lake is part of your summer trip, treat transportation as an early booking item, not a day-of detail. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT New water activity rules at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake https://lakeloui.se/news/water-activity-rules-lake-louise-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/water-activity-rules-lake-louise-2026/ Lake Louise allows paddling and wading with a self-certification permit. Moraine Lake is more restricted, with paddling and wading banned. Clean, drain, dry is now a formal condition of access at both. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Parks Canada shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake open April 15 https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-reservations-april-15-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-reservations-april-15-2026/ 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. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT March 21 - Extreme avalanche danger across the Canadian Rockies https://lakeloui.se/news/extreme-avalanche-hazard-march-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/extreme-avalanche-hazard-march-2026/ 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. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Whirling disease detected at Lake Louise https://lakeloui.se/news/whirling-disease-closures-2026/ https://lakeloui.se/news/whirling-disease-closures-2026/ Whirling disease has been confirmed in Lake Louise, prompting new closures at Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Lake Minnewanka. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Redesign (and then some) https://lakeloui.se/news/redesign-and-then-some/ https://lakeloui.se/news/redesign-and-then-some/ A fresh look and a solid foundation, thanks to everything that came before. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lots of updates https://lakeloui.se/news/lots-of-updates/ https://lakeloui.se/news/lots-of-updates/ We've pushed a batch of updates across the site. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT