- Our list of the best things to do in Lake Louise, Alberta, features the top 13 nearby activities — including 11 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lake Louise, Alberta has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Winter Activities, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Lake Louise, Alberta , followed by 4 popular activities in nearby cities, including Banff National Park
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6.7 Miles
97%
2546 votes
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Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake Rd. off Great Divide Hwy., Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Smaller than Lake Louise, Moraine Lake has a fame all its own: in 1969 and 1979, the view of the mountains behind Moraine Lake was selected for the reverse side of the Canadian twenty dollar bill. The lake's exquisite teal green color is caused by rock flour from passing glaciers.
19.1 Miles
Near Banff and Lake Louise, any traveler can easily access Johnston Canyon. Its primary attraction is a series of connected waterfalls. Farther up the stream, near one of the waterfalls is a naturally formed, light brown marbled wall.
24.7 Miles
98%
1269 votes
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Peyto Lake
| Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Wedged into Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Peyto Lake is a vibrantly turquoise, glacier-fed lake. After walking five minutes from the parking lot, visitors will see the mountains and trees clearly reflected in the lake. For even better views, visitors are encouraged to hike into the park.
31.0 Miles
84%
897 votes
Box 1140 | 100 Gopher St., Banff, Alberta
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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure offers the opportunity to travel across the Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies. During the trip, guides offer information on how environmental factors may be changing the glaciers. Travelers can also trek across part of the glacier on the tour.
31.3 Miles
Year round, any tour is possible with Discover Banff Tours. Mostly during the summer and winter, visitors may choose from a multitude of solo or package deals. Tours include on horseback, ski, sled, and more.
31.3 Miles
Bow Valley Parkway invites travelers to explore by car, bicycle, or foot. The 48 kilometer road allows visitors to take their time as they leisurely stroll, observing parts of the park not seen from the parking lot?such as the deer, elk, and bear which live here.
31.3 Miles
Chinook Rafting considers the comfort of all of their passengers by offering rafting trips for people of all abilities--beginner to Olympic white water rafter. Chinook Rafting can customize a tour for any length of time on the water and for any group such as family, friends, or fellow adventurers.
31.3 Miles
Hydra River Guides offer river rafting trips for travelers of all adventure levels from timid to adrenaline junkies. Rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River can be upgraded to include horseback riding, sky diving, or riding an ATV in the Canadian wilderness.
31.3 Miles
89%
972 votes
215 Banff Ave | Box 1566, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Year round, any tour is possible with Discover Banff Tours. Mostly during the summer and winter, visitors may choose from a multitude of solo or package deals. Tours include on horseback, ski, sled, and more.
31.3 Miles
Winding through two national parks, this scenic road allows the traveler to enjoy a variety of scenery. Visitors may spot wildlife while driving, biking, walking, or hiking. In order to see the best features of both national parks, travelers should take Icefields Parkway, the area's best option.