ROOMS & SUITES: 487

Sheltered by the soaring peaks of Banff National Park, the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise provides an escape on the shores of Lake Louise.

The ski area is 10 km (six miles) away. The charm of a bygone era has been preserved in guestrooms and suites with views of the lake, mountains, or chateau grounds. This chateau, overlooking Lake Louise and the mountains of Banff National Park, offers 550 rooms with varying configurations and views. All rooms provide bathrobes, mini/honor bars, windows that open, dial-up Internet access, and video game consoles. High-speed Internet access is available in some rooms.

LEISURE

The Escape Spa offers relaxing and revitalizing body and massage treatments and hair and nail care; an indoor pool, fitness center, spa tub, and steam room are also available.

Summer Activities - Interpretive Hiking, Mountaineering, Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Tennis, ATV Tours, Boat Cruises, White-Water Rafting. There are several spectacular golf courses just a short drive from Lake Louise.

Winter Activities - Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing, Sleigh Rides, Skating Parties on Lake Louise, Snowshoeing, Canyon Winter Walks, Stargazing, Fireside Chats, Dog Sledding

EXPLORE

Canada information center - 4.5 km (3.0 mi)
Lake Louise Ski Area - 10 km (6 miles)
Moraine Lake - 14.9 km (9 mi)
Field, B.C. - 27 km (18 mi)
Plain of the Six Glaciers - 1.5 blocks
Town of Banff - 58 km (36 mi)
Columbia Icefield - 130 km (81 mi)
Jasper - 233 km (146 mi)

AIRPORT

Calgary International Airport (YYC)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

105 miles/190 km/1:45 hours

GETTING THERE

Most visitors to Lake Louise rent a car or take a regularly scheduled shuttle bus from the airport. A rental car is the best option for visitors wishing to explore a bit off the beaten path or do day trips outside of town. Car rentals are available online (below). Visitors who rent cars are required to purchase a National Parks pass for C$10 per night spent in the park, or C$70 for an annual pass. Prices subject to change.