Alberta, Canada

Lake Louise Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Early November

Season dates, 145 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

8,650ft

Peak Elevation

3,250ft

Vertical Drop

145

Trails

172"

Annual Snow

Overview

Lake Louise is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada, with an elevation range from 5,400ft (1646m) to 8,650ft (2637m). The vertical drop is 3,250ft (991m) across 145 trails served by 10 lifts and 4,200 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Calgary International (YYC), about 120 minutes away by car. Lake Louise receives an average of 172 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Early November to Early May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Early NovemberCloses: Early May

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

45cm(18in)Moderate

Average snowfall in February, Lake Louise's snowiest peak-season month.

172"

Annual Snowfall

(437cm)

-8°C

February Avg High

-19°C

February Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 40% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

172"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

145

Total Trails

Lifts

4,200

Skiable Acres

3,250ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

25%

Beginner: 36 trails

45%

Intermediate: 65 trails

20%

Advanced: 29 trails

Expert: 15 trails

25%Beginner (36)

45%Intermediate (65)

20%Advanced (29)

10%Expert (15)

Lake Louise has 145 trails: 25% green, 45% blue, 20% black, and 10% double-black. With 25% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Lake Louise.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,250ft

Vertical Drop

991m

(3,250ft)

Elevation Profile

8,650ft

Peak

5,400ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$138

avg/day

$155

Jan

$155

Feb

$139

Mar

$125

Apr

$109

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$119

Nov

$165

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($109)

Best Month to Visit Lake Louise

Top Pick

February

Solid snowLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

45cm

Low

$155/day

February offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Lake Louise, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 45cm. Crowd levels are low.

Runner-Up

January

40cm snow, low crowds, $155/day.

Best Value

May

$109/day, 5cm snow, very low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

January

Peak Season

40cm

snowfall

-11°/-22°

high/low °C

crowds

$155

day pass

Best Month

February

Peak Season

45cm

snowfall

-8°/-19°

high/low °C

crowds

$155

day pass

March

Open

40cm

snowfall

-3°/-13°

high/low °C

crowds

$139

day pass

April

Open

25cm

snowfall

3°/-6°

high/low °C

crowds

$125

day pass

May

Late Season

5cm

snowfall

9°/0°

high/low °C

crowds

$109

day pass

November

Early Season

30cm

snowfall

-5°/-16°

high/low °C

crowds

$119

day pass

December

Open

40cm

snowfall

-9°/-20°

high/low °C

crowds

$165

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Lake Louise.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$139

per day

Season Pass

$1,299

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Lake Louise is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Lake Louise

Nearest Airport

Calgary International (YYC)

Approx. 120 min drive

Location

Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

51.4254°N, 116.1773°W

The drive from Calgary International to Lake Louise takes about 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Lake Louise open for the season?

Lake Louise typically opens in Early November and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Lake Louise?

A day lift pass at Lake Louise starts at $139 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Lake Louise good for beginners?

Yes, 25% of Lake Louise's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Lake Louise get per year?

Lake Louise receives an average of 172 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 40% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Lake Louise?

February is the highest-scoring month to ski at Lake Louise in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 45cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

145

Total Trails

Lifts

4,200

Skiable Acres

3,250ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

25%

Beginner: 36 trails

45%

Intermediate: 65 trails

20%

Advanced: 29 trails

Expert: 15 trails

25%Beginner (36)

45%Intermediate (65)

20%Advanced (29)

10%Expert (15)

Lake Louise has 145 trails: 25% green, 45% blue, 20% black, and 10% double-black. With 25% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Lake Louise.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Lake Louise open for the season?

Lake Louise typically opens in Early November and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Lake Louise?

A day lift pass at Lake Louise starts at $139 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Lake Louise good for beginners?

Yes, 25% of Lake Louise's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Lake Louise get per year?

Lake Louise receives an average of 172 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 40% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Lake Louise?

February is the highest-scoring month to ski at Lake Louise in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 45cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.