Lake Louise Ski Area
Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Louise Ski Area has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 12°C and a low around 2°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Canadian Rockies, with 989 m · 3,240 ft of vertical drop. Lake Louise Ski Area typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,651 m · 5,420 ft
- Summit · Lake Louise Ski Area
- 2,640 m · 8,660 ft
- Vertical drop
- 989 m · 3,240 ft
- Mountain range
- Canadian Rockies
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 1 – April 20
Season passes
Lake Louise Ski Area is included on Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
- Priority Parking Pass Mid-Week (Mon–Thu) 2026/27 early-bird
- CA$559 / season
- Priority Parking Pass Full-Week 2026/27 early-bird
- CA$789 / season
Majority of lots free all day for cars/RVs (official Free Parking page). FAQ: paid day parking and Priority season passes sit closest to Lodge of Ten Peaks—day-rate $ not published on SoT, so only season Priority amounts listed (Mid-Week $559 / Full-Week $789 +5% GST early-bird; full price $579/$809 on season-pass table). Passholders-only, transferable, contact Guest Services. Banff National Park pass required (not sold by resort). Overnight/camping/picnicking prohibited.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Lake Louise Ski Area open for the season?
- Lake Louise Ski Area typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Lake Louise Ski Area open right now?
- Lake Louise Ski Area is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Lake Louise Ski Area?
- Yes — Lake Louise Ski Area has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Which season passes include Lake Louise Ski Area?
- Yes — Lake Louise Ski Area is included on Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Lake Louise Ski Area and how high is it?
- Lake Louise Ski Area is a ski resort in Lake Louise, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. Its base sits at 1,651 m · 5,420 ft, rising to a summit of 2,640 m · 8,660 ft at Lake Louise Ski Area, giving a vertical drop of 989 m · 3,240 ft.