Moraine Lake reflecting snowy peaks in the Canadian RockiesPhoto: James Wheeler / Unsplash

Banff & Lake Louise

Glacier lakes in the Rockies.

Best months
Jul–Sep
Door to door
~7hfrom · nonstop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$600–1,200per night, typical
Ideal stay
5 nightsCanada

Turquoise lakes under glaciers, grand railway hotels and wildlife on the Icefields Parkway. Summer for hiking, winter for skiing and skating on the lake.

Don’t miss

  • 01Moraine Lake at sunrise
  • 02Drive the Icefields Parkway
  • 03Heli-hike in the Rockies

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

July: One of the best months to go.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake Lodge

The only lodge at the lake, open in summer.

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Lake Louise village

Post Hotel & Spa

A Relais & Châteaux log lodge on the river.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 5-night stay that’s worth about $400.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into YYC. Private drive from Calgary, about 1.6 hours.
US passport
Passport required to fly in. US citizens don't need an eTA. State Department country info ↗
Money
Canadian dollar (CAD)
Plugs
A and B · 120 V
Language
English, French

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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