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Moraine Lake & Lake LouiseCombo Shuttle
Why Choose Us?
Moraine Lake.
Combo Shuttle Schedule
Convenient pick-up locations. Numerous departure times. Flexible booking.
Pickup Times
|
Lake Louise Summer Gondola |
Lake Louise Village (Samson Mall) |
Arrive at Moraine Lake |
|---|---|---|
|
7:45 |
7:50 |
9:40 |
|
8:30 |
8:35 |
10:25 |
|
8:40 |
8:45 |
10:35 |
|
9:45 |
9:50 |
11:40 |
|
11:40 |
11:45 |
13:35 |
|
12:45 |
12:50 |
14:35 |
|
13:35 |
13:40 |
15:30 |
|
15:35 |
15:40 |
17:30 |
Return Times
|
Depart Moraine Lake |
Lake Louise Village (Samson Mall) |
Lake Louise Summer Gondola |
|---|---|---|
|
10:30 |
10:55 |
11:00 |
|
10:40 |
11:05 |
11:10 |
|
10:55 |
11:20 |
11:25 |
|
11:15 |
11:40 |
11:45 |
|
11:45 |
12:10 |
12:15 |
|
12:00 |
12:25 |
12:30 |
|
12:10 |
12:35 |
12:40 |
|
12:50 |
13:15 |
13:20 |
|
13:20 |
13:45 |
13:50 |
|
13:45 |
14:10 |
14:15 |
|
14:50 |
15:15 |
15:20 |
|
15:35 |
16:00 |
16:05 |
|
17:05 |
17:30 |
17:35 |
|
17:35 |
18:00 |
18:05 |
|
17:45 |
18:10 |
18:15 |
|
18:20 |
18:45 |
18:50 |
|
18:50 |
19:15 |
19:20 |
|
19:50 |
18:15 |
19:20 |
What Our Customers Are Saying
Favourite Things to Do at Moraine Lake
When you arrive, there’s plenty to do for all ages, abilities, and interests. Here’s some of our favourites:
- Visit the viewpoint at the end of the very short and easy Rockpile Trail hike.
- Hike the area on one of many trails that start at the lake and vary in length from 20 minutes to several hours.
- Rent a colourful canoe at the Moraine Lake Lodge and paddle across the water.
- Visit the Moraine Lake Trading Post at the lodge to buy some souvenirs.
- Watch for wildlife such as squirrels, native birds, chipmunks, and marmots.
- Grab lunch at Moraine Lake Lodge’s café and sit outside on the patio and take in the scenery.
- Of course, there are lots of opportunities to take photos to remember the experience. Moraine Lake never disappoints!
Visiting Lake Louise
If you plan to do a short trip to Lake Louise, take our 1 hour shuttle to Lake Louise en route to Moraine Lake. Here are some of our favourite ways to enjoy the lake:
- Take a stroll around the lakeshore, which is a gentle walk along the Lake Louise Shoreline Trail. You’ll see the enormous Victoria Glacier, the Lake Louise boathouse, great views of the iconic Fairmount Lake Louise.
- Sit and admire the views, there is plenty of seating around the lake.
- Take as many photos as you like and admire the incredible views in front of your eyes.
For a longer time at Lake Louise, from 1+ hours to a full day
- Hike around Lake Louise on any of the many exceptional beginner or advanced hikes. Each path offers fantastic views of the lake below.
- Recommended hikes include the Beehive Circuit, Devil’s Thumb, Saddleback Pass or Plain of Six Glaciers.
- Opt to take the popular Lake Agnes Teahouse hike—a 6.8km round trip to the historic 1901 tea house. Stop for tea and a light lunch.
- Explore the trails by horseback ride from Lake Louise running from 2-hour to 7-hour rides.
- Take the Lake Louise Gondola ride for a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains. Get $15 off (per person) off a Gondola ticket when you book a shuttle with us.
- Kayak, canoe or SUP and paddle on Lake Louise on those icy-blue waters to get closer to the dramatic peaks and glaciers all around. Bring your own equipment or rentals are available in Banff.
FAQs
The Moraine Lake shuttle is operational from June 3, 2024, till October 14, 2024.
An outbound trip on the Moraine Lake shuttle takes 40 minutes (25 minutes at sunrise).
The Moraine Lake shuttle return trip takes 25 minutes.
Sunrise (4 am departure): Parking is available at Samson Mall.
After 6 am: Parking is available at the Lake Louise Summer Gondola.
Parking is free at both locations.
Our first shuttles depart from Samson Mall @4:00 am and arrive at Moraine Lake by 4:30 am. By August, you may also be able to take the 5:05 am shuttle and get there before sunrise.
In September and October, the 6:20 am and 6:45 am shuttle can also be used as a sunrise shuttle.
Sunrise times for Moraine Lake can be viewed here
It really depends on what you plan to do when you arrive. Many guests like to watch the sunrise from the Rockpile and take the first shuttle back at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast and a coffee in Lake Louise Village.
Other people take advantage of hiking or rent a canoe, and the time for each of these activities varies greatly.
We recommend booking the last shuttle from Moraine Lake. If you’re back earlier, you can hop on an earlier bus if there’s space. Please send us an email if you’re trying to climb one of the bigger routes in the area and we can help you out with more information.
Our shuttles have enough space for passengers to bring strollers, large backpacks, climbing equipment, inflatable paddle boards, and walkers. Our buses do not have space to accommodate hard canoes or kayaks.
If bringing a watercraft to Moraine Lake or Lake Louise, please ensure you are compliant with all Banff National Park Water Activity Rules & Regulations
There are no refunds or reschedules if you miss the bus. Our buses always leave on time, so please plan to arrive at your bus stop at least 15 minutes before your departure.
If you miss our last departure, you will have to walk 18 km back to your vehicle. Don’t be late!
You can book a ticket for our Moraine Lake shuttle up to 1 hour before departure. After that, we will sell any remaining tickets to visitors waiting at the bus stop.
Yes. Parks Canada requires all adult visitors to Banff National Park (Lake Moraine is located within the park) to buy a permit for the duration of their stay. Passes are available to buy online, or in person at Parks Canada’s park gates, and at information centres in Banff and Lake Louise.
There is no cell service at Moraine Lake. You start to gain cell reception approximately three (3) kilometres down the road toward Lake Louise.
Unfortunately not. However, vehicles travelling with a blue hang tag will always be granted access to the parking lots at Moraine Lake by Parks Canada.
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1-844-MORAINE
1-844-667-2463
Local
403-476-5686
