How Much Is Canoeing At Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is a beautiful Canadian lake with stunning views, making canoeing a truly Canadian experience. Both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are two of the best places to visit in the Canadian Rockies, offering a serene experience of paddling across vibrant glacier-fed lakes and rivers by canoe or kayak. The Voyageur Canoe Experience is offered through the Fairmont for 60 per adult and 30 per child (for hotel guests), allowing groups of up to 30 people.

The prices for canoe rentals in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are very comparable, with prices around 125 per hour at Lake Louise and 115 per hour at Moraine Lake. Kayak or stand-up paddle rentals are available at a cost of 135 per hour, with a 45-minute wait time. For hotel guests, rates are 85 plus tax per hour and 75 plus tax per half hour, with priority given to guests.

Canoe rentals are available at the Fairmont Lake Louise boathouse, operated by the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The boathouse is located on the western shore of the lake and can hold three adults or two adults (aged 16 and older) and two small children. The Voyageur Canoe Experience is available for 60 per adult and 30 per child for hotel guests.

In summary, canoe rentals in Lake Louise offer a unique Canadian experience, with stunning views and the opportunity to explore hidden gems and wildlife.

Is it expensive to do figure skating?

Figure skating is very expensive unless you have inherited a rink or have a frozen, rink sized pond year round. But, like other sports, the costs increase as one’s gets better and competes more often.

How much does it cost to skate on Lake Louise?

Yes, ice skating on Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful places in the world, is entirely free. There’s no charge to skate here, but if you need to rent ice skates, you can easily do so at the Fairmont or Wilson Sports down in the Samson Mall.

You’re likely going to get chilly if you are out for some time, so bring a warm drink canister with you with some hot cocoa powder to save money or plan to have hot chocolate inside the chateau.

Every year, the Fairmont invites ice sculptures to create a beautiful and intricate ice castle out of huge blocks at the front of Lake Louise. It’s in celebration to highlight the most stunning rink in the world.

Do you need to pay to go to Lake Louise?

Visit our fees page for pricing. One ticket includes access to both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (via the Lake Connector), as well as your return trip to your vehicle.

Your shuttle ticket does not include a national park entry fee and your national park entry feedoes not serve as a shuttle ticket. Both are required.

Reservations for shuttles are available April 18, 2024. Additional seats will be released in a rolling window, at 8 am MDT two days prior to departure day.

Reservations are required for all Parks Canada shuttles departing the Lake Louise Park and Ride to either lake as well as the Alpine Start shuttles. Once at the lakes you may stay as long as you choose and connect between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on a first-come, first-served basis, via the Lake Connector shuttle (available to Parks Canada Shuttle reservation or Roam Public Transit Reservable Super Pass holders only). Your ticket includes return shuttle service from either lake back to the Park and Ride when you are ready.

What months can you skate on Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is cleared daily of snowfall. Skating is available from mid-December to mid-April, depending on conditions.

Rent skates and more at Chateau Ski and Snow Rentals. Located near the lobby, by the entrance to the parkade, our rental shop offers an array of high performance equipment for all ages and abilities. Please note there are no advance reservations available for ice skates.

For more activity information, please e-mail the Concierge or call +1 403 522 1601.

**Please note: The ice rink has now closed for the season.**

How long should you spend in Lake Louise?

Lake Louise can be visited in as little as 1 hour for a quick photo and walk around the lakeshore or as long as 3 hours if you want to include a hike or a lake activity such as canoeing. Exploring the surrounding area to include Moraine Lake and the village can easily expand your time in the area to a full day.

As an area resident, I’ve spent many hours playing and exploring in the Lake Louise area and it never gets old. No matter how long or short the visit there’s always something new to experience.

What are the cons of canoeing?

Canoe cons. The most significant disadvantages of canoes are their performance in the wind and waves, and the need to learn a few paddle strokes to control them efficiently.

Canoes are usually harder to paddle in the wind than kayaks. The open design of canoes catches more wind and creates more drag than the closed design of kayaks. Canoes are also deeper than kayaks and paddlers sit higher in the boat than they do in kayaks. These factors combine to make canoes more challenging to control in strong winds than kayaks.

Big waves are another challenge for canoes. If waves are big enough, they can splash over the bow or the stern of a canoe, filling it with water. Specialty whitewater canoes deal with this problem by filling the canoe with large airbags, but the decks on kayaks do a better job of keeping water out. In general, kayaks handle waves better than canoes.

You can keep a canoe moving straight by switching sides with your paddle or using a two-bladed kayak paddle, but most people choose to learn a few specialty paddle strokes to help control their canoe. Learning canoe strokes isn’t difficult, but it is an extra step beginners need to consider when they’re choosing a new boat. It’s easier to jump into a kayak for the first time and go where you want to go than it is to do the same thing in a canoe.

What are the 3 golden rules of canoeing?

Or learning to roll. You need to let your upper. And lower bodies work independently. But cooperatively with each other you have to maintain a power position with your arms.

Is canoeing on Lake Louise worth it?

For many, canoeing on Lake Louise is a highlight of their trip to Banff National Park. There is likely no place more quintessential to rent a canoe in Banff than Lake Louise. It’s one of the most spectacular scenes in the world. It’s tough to find a more spectacular scene to paddle through as you look out to Mount Victoria and the hanging Victoria glacier.

There is no need for fancy edits on your photographs. The water at Lake Louise, like Moraine Lake, is indeed radiant turquoise blue. Most don’t bring a canoe with them on their trip to Banff, and there’s no need, as you can rent a Lake Louise canoe at the boathouse.

If you own a canoe, you’ll have to arrive very early in the morning to secure parking close enough to carry the canoe to the lakeshore, but we’ll dig into all the below!

How to book canoeing Lake Louise?

Canoes are a historic way in which to experience the lake as they have been on the water for over a century. Join one of our Mountain Adventure Guides for a paddle on the sparkling Lake Louise from the comfort of our authentic 26′ cedar strip group canoes. As you journey across the lake, your guide will share local stories about the wildlife, the indigenous people and the early explorers. To learn more about this activity, view our Voyageur Canoe Experience Video.

PRICE: Hotel Guest: $60+GST per adult, $30+GST per youth (ages 8-12)Non-Hotel Guest*: $75+GST per adult, $40+GST per youth (ages 8-12)

Reservations are exclusive for Registered Hotel Guests – hotel guests can visit our booking website for availability, departure times, and to book. *Non-Hotel Guests: please speak to a member of our Boathouse team on the day of your visit for availability.

How many people canoe Lake Louise?

Please note: The Boathouse only accepts card payment.

Read our ‘Canoeing on Lake Louise’ blog for everything you need to know before hitting the water!