The Lake Louise Galley
Local news, updates, and stories from Lake Louise.
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Trail conditions, booking openings, seasonal updates. News is tagged summer and winter; summer items (e.g. booking opens) appear in winter when they become relevant.
Winter signs off; summer lake access is next
Lake Louise wrapped winter operations on May 3 after a huge snow season. Next up: reserved summer access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with Parks Canada shuttles the first plan to make.
Spring trail hazards: it is still winter up high
Near-record snow lingers on the popular Lake Louise summer trails. Parks Canada has rescued several hikers this April from Plain of Six Glaciers and other 'mid-June' objectives. If you are heading up, treat it like a winter trip.
Bears are active around Lake Louise; carry bear spray
Bears are active in the Lake Louise area. Carry bear spray on every hike, know how to use it, and check for closures before you head out.
Parks Canada shuttle launch was busy; summer visitors should plan ahead
Shuttle demand was heavy as soon as reservations opened. If Lake Louise or Moraine Lake is part of your summer trip, treat transportation as an early booking item, not a day-of detail.
New water activity rules at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Lake Louise allows paddling and wading with a self-certification permit. Moraine Lake is more restricted, with paddling and wading banned. Clean, drain, dry is now a formal condition of access at both.
Parks Canada shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake open April 15
Parks Canada opens 2026 shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on April 15 at 8 am MDT. Moraine Lake Road remains closed to private vehicles year-round.
March 21 - Extreme avalanche danger across the Canadian Rockies
Extreme avalanche danger has closed major highways and shut down backcountry access across the Canadian Rockies. Parks Canada says this is the largest avalanche cycle of the season.
Whirling disease detected at Lake Louise
Whirling disease has been confirmed in Lake Louise, prompting new closures at Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Lake Minnewanka.
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