Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
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The boathouse at Lake Louise may be retired for winter, but snow-dusted gables and a frozen lake surrounding make this iconic cabin all the more charming. Photo: IG/wanderlust.patrick

Do you have a memory from Banff National Park that always makes you smile, or a photo that makes your jaw drop every time you look at it? Upload your photos and stories for your chance to be featured: www.banfflakelouise.com Here are some of our favourite moments you've shared with us lately.

Though you might not be able to play in this winter wonderland right now, we want to know who you'll throw a snowball at first when you can visit us again! Tag them below. Photo: mikemocreative

Have you prepared your list of must-do adventures for 2021? What new experiences are on your horizon? Photo: IG/melanielinteau

No matter how great the challenge might seem when you're at the starting line, a grand view that takes your breath away in a moment of indelible awe is always worth the adventure. Where do you go to find the most rewarding view? Photo: IG/steffan_the_eagle_has_landed

As Adventuring Sarah confirms in this picture, it doesn't get much better than "mountains as far as the eye can see, perfect light, and fresh snow". Have you ever seen a sunrise quite like this? Adventuring Sarah The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Today, on International Mountain Day, we celebrate the incredible formations that provide home to half of the world's biodiversity hot spots. Mountains create shelter for precious wildlife, a source for up to 80% of the world's freshwater, and a fire in our hearts as we look up in awe. In Banff National Park, we know that mountains matter and strive to protect them as much as they do us. Photo: IG/aaronsami

These marvelous creations of mother nature are deliberate reminders of the importance of being present. Stand back, draw a deep breath and take a few moments to appreciate your surroundings as the water becomes still; you'll notice deep beauty in the "now" while every other thought can wait. Photo: IG/@christiebouquet

Can you guess the mountain range hiding behind this silhouette? Hint: use the Banff Gondola live webcam to see if you can find the answer! https://www.banfflakelouise.com/park-webcams Photo: IG/ajgarcia_shoot

Happy Near Year! We couldn't be more excited for the adventures and memories 2021 will bring. It's going to be a hoot! Let us know what you just can't wait to check off on your 2021 bucket list. Photo: IG/jonnysweezeyphotography

While you're looking back and reflecting on an eventful year (and looking forward to new, exciting one), what are some of your favourite memories from 2020? Photo: IG/the_j_stevens

On Wildlife Conservation Day, we commend the outstanding efforts of our Parks Canada colleagues in helping to preserve the precious species who call Banff National Park home! Reintroduction of bison, wildlife corridors, preserved habitats for animals such as bears and elk, as well as public education on wildlife safety would not be made possible in Banff National Park without relentless dedication from the Parks Canada team. Thank you. What is your favourite animal to have seen in Banff National Park?

Where are you when you're on top of the world? If that place is here and if you can't be right now, keep your heart with us in spirit until we meet again. Each day brings us another step closer to singing from the mountaintops together! Photo: IG/saara.tanskanen

Find a new perspective. Heli-tours offer you the chance to reach the wildest and highest locations in comfort to experience some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. Tip: Right now is a truly unique time to see Banff from above. The waters, not yet frozen, still shine their brilliant blue and are made even more magnificent by the snow-capped trees and peaks that surround them. It's a special moment that only lasts a little while when the conditions are right.... Visit Alpine Helicopters Inc. and Rockies Heli Canada for sightseeing and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures for heli-skiing.

Do you recognize these iconic lakes of Banff National Park, disguised in a winter wonderland? See if you can name them all!

What's better than snow-dusted mountains and pastel skies? Enjoying the scenery twice in a stunning reflection! Share your favourite photos of mesmerizing skies in Banff National Park in the comments below. Photo: IG/tannstrachan

With new-fallen snow and surfaces that are not yet frozen, right now is one of the most unique times to sightsee Banff National Park's lakes. During the winter, you might experience some seemingly magical phenomena at Lake Minnewanka. When the atmospheric conditions align, Lake Minnewanka is one of the best places in Banff National Park to view the Northern Lights. Photo: IG/karineincalgary

Ski season has officially begun in Banff! Mt. Norquay Banff kicked off their 95th winter season today with the resort's earliest opening date in history. It won't be long before Banff Sunshine Village and The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola are ready to welcome you too! Plan ahead by pre-purchasing lift tickets and visit SkiBig3's website to view COVID-19 safety protocols for all ski resorts in Banff National Park: https://www.skibig3.com/health-safety-protocols/

Have you heard the news? The ski season begins this Saturday at Mt. Norquay Banff! This not only makes it the earliest opening date in their 95-year-history, but the earliest opening of any ski resort in Canada for the 2020-21 season! COVID-19 safety protocols in place, so read up to find out what you can expect and what you need to know.

No matter where you view it from or where you go in the world, Mount Rundle is sure to capture a special place in your heart. View its sharp diagonal from Vermilion Lakes, the Bow River winding below from Tunnel Mountain, or visualize the distance this range covers between Banff and Canmore from Two Jack Lake. Each perspective will take your breath away in a moment that lasts a lifetime. Where is your favourite place to admire Mount Rundle?

This week, we bid farewell to Moraine Lake for another winter and, like clockwork, welcomed our first real snowfall of the season! In case you missed the golden foliage in Moraine Lake before Monday's seasonal road closure (typically in effect until late spring), here are some of our furry residents enjoying the last moments of fall.

We’re live from the In Search of Christmas Spirit lighting trail! As we all need to work together to keep our communities safe this holiday season, this year’s live story experience is reserved for those who live in the Bow Valley. We hope, however, that these lights will warm your heart no matter where you are!

The first snowfall of the year at Moraine Lake. While the Moraine Lake road may now be closed until spring, you haven't misssed out... yet! There is a brief window when the waters of all of Banff and Lake Louise's lakes, not yet frozen, still shine their breathtaking blue, while made even more magnificent by the snow-capped trees and peaks that surround them. That window is now.... Find some suggestions with "8 Gorgeous Lake That Aren't Lake Louise": https://fal.cn/3aVJz Photo by Swissclick_Photography

The snow is coming down in Banff National Park! It won't be long until we're all back on our skis and boards again. Who's excited?

Christmas has come and gone, and it's all 'downhill' until 2021! How will you make the most of 2020 before it's time to welcome a new year? Photo: IG/joshsegeleski

Now is the time to take a deep and mindful breath to re-energize between seasons. Plan your visit with this 3-day itinerary to finding solitude and rejuvenation.

From this real-life snow globe to your happy home, have a safe and merry Christmas. May this year's unique celebrations fill your heart with memories that bring smiles for many years to come! Photo: IG/holidecks Emerald Lake Lodge

T'was the night before Christmas when all through Banff town, not a creature was stirring - not an elk to be found! There's 1 sleep left until Christmas, and we're here to wish you a wonderful Christmas Eve. It's time to breathe out and embrace the unique opportunity 2020 has given us to enjoy relaxed, slow-paced, safe and merry holiday season. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! ... Photo: Liz Chaffey Photography

The autumn season is a kaleidoscope of colourful contrasts and unique experiences for you to find. Sebastian K captured the emerald blue glow of Bow Lake, the bright orange fall foliage, juxtaposed by incoming storm clouds that will soon bring the crisp, white snowfall of winter... Moments like this are fleeting yet fantastic and only found in fall. Photo: instagram.com/sebastian.k.photography

Sunsets and the changing of seasons heighten your senses on Sulphur Mountain, atop the Banff Gondola. Video: IG/escapewithmoon

While reindeer (or caribou) prefer to roam further north than Banff, elk are plentiful in the national park. We think they are perfectly fit for a wintery Christmas postcard - don't you?

With hikes you won't want to miss, wildlife on the move, and ways to unwind and stay cozy see what's waiting to be found this month.

What is it that makes Banff nice for you? Here are some of our favourite stories of the people, places, culture, and community you've shared with us that help make #BanffNice.

We'll frolic and play, the national park way, walking (on-leash) in a winter wonderland!

With the courage of the bears, the loyal spirit of the wolf, the joyful fish, and the determination of the buffalo, the animals of Banff National Park come together to give a gift to all who visit this protected land. A gift that we all may share, no matter where we arethe gift of Christmas Spirit.

On a windy winter's day, look up to notice snow being swept from the mountaintops and dancing in the air. When the sunlight joins in, it becomes quite the tango! Some refer to this phenomenon as "spindrift", but we think "mesmerizing" is more fitted, don't you? Photo: Bro Valley

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With less than 1 week left until Christmas, we'd love to know your unique ways of enjoying a safe and happy holiday this year. Whether it's cozying up with hot chocolate by a fire, taking a relaxing stroll in a winter wonderland, or indulging in a traditional feast - tell us how you'll be spending Christmas Day. Photo: IG/reetzaaa

While we may not be able to visit the Banff Christmas Market in person this year, it is our pleasure to bring the vendors to you with the Virtual Artisan Christmas Market. Find a truly unique gift in this wide array of handmade wares from talented, Banff and Lake Louise artisans.

In this year of uncertainty, we're all seeking that sparkling sensation of Christmas spirit. "In Search of Christmas Spirit" is a new and original, walk-through Christmas story, told by the wildlife of Banff National Park, and delivered through a sensory experience of light and sound. As we all need to work together to keep our communities safe this holiday season, this year's live experience is reserved for those who live in the Bow Valley. We hope, however, that these lights warm your heart no matter where you are, and we're looking forward to welcoming you and your family to see and feel it in person at Christmas times yet to come.

Have you ever seen a lynx? If so, think yourself lucky! This elusive cat prefers to avoid the spotlight while hunting in the shadow of the night. While other carnivores like coyotes and wolves aren't picky with their food, lynx only have eyes for snowshoe hare - wherever they hop, the lynx will follow! Packed winter trails make it easier for competing predators to hunt the lynx's primary source of food. Help protect this rare and magnificent creature by staying on designated trails and keeping dogs on leash at all times. Photo: IG/colleengaraphoto

Ten more sleeps until Christmas! Have you finished your festive shopping? See these last-minute gift ideas that can be shipped to loved ones straight from the heart of the Rockies.