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Outdoors Lake Louise

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail

An outdoor spot in Lake Louise, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
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Why go

Flat path along the turquoise lake toward Victoria Glacier.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lake Louise, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Boathouse, 0.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Lake Louise
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lake Louise, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Boathouse

    Rent a red canoe for a paddle on Lake Louise.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lake Agnes Tea House

    Historic 1905 teahouse at a hanging lake, reached by a 3.5 km climb.

    Drinks · 1.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Laggan's Mountain Bakery

    Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.

    Food · 2.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar

    Family-run since 1990 above Samson Mall. Burgers and Chinese-Western comfort food, open late with a full bar.

    Food · 2.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Plain of Six Glaciers Trail

    Longer hike past the lake to a teahouse below Victoria Glacier.

    Activity · 4.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Louise Gondola

    Summer gondola on the ski hill with grizzly-habitat views and an interpretive centre.

    Activity · 4.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail is a stop on our Banff & Jasper Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Lake Louise

2 more curated outdoor spots in Lake Louise. See the full Lake Louise guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lake Louise run from -7°C in December to 19°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Lake Louise from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lake Louise weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
Coordinates
51.41727, -116.21928
Destination
Lake Louise, Alberta

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail?

Plan on about an hour at Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Arrive by 7am or use the Parks Canada shuttle.

Is Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail free?

Yes, we list Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail?

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail is at Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail?

Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Lists & regions

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.