The Lake Louise GalleyLocal news, updates, and stories from Lake Louise, Alberta.https://lakeloui.se/news/en-caWinter signs off; summer lake access is nexthttps://lakeloui.se/news/winter-closes-summer-shuttles-may-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/winter-closes-summer-shuttles-may-2026/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.Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMTSpring trail hazards: it is still winter up highhttps://lakeloui.se/news/spring-trail-hazards-may-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/spring-trail-hazards-may-2026/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.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTBears are active around Lake Louise; carry bear sprayhttps://lakeloui.se/news/bears-active-lake-louise-april-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/bears-active-lake-louise-april-2026/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.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTParks Canada shuttle launch was busy; summer visitors should plan aheadhttps://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-demand-april-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-demand-april-2026/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.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew water activity rules at Lake Louise and Moraine Lakehttps://lakeloui.se/news/water-activity-rules-lake-louise-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/water-activity-rules-lake-louise-2026/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.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTParks Canada shuttle reservations for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake open April 15https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-reservations-april-15-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/parks-canada-shuttle-reservations-april-15-2026/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.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarch 21 - Extreme avalanche danger across the Canadian Rockieshttps://lakeloui.se/news/extreme-avalanche-hazard-march-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/extreme-avalanche-hazard-march-2026/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.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhirling disease detected at Lake Louisehttps://lakeloui.se/news/whirling-disease-closures-2026/https://lakeloui.se/news/whirling-disease-closures-2026/Whirling disease has been confirmed in Lake Louise, prompting new closures at Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Lake Minnewanka.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRedesign (and then some)https://lakeloui.se/news/redesign-and-then-some/https://lakeloui.se/news/redesign-and-then-some/A fresh look and a solid foundation, thanks to everything that came before.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLots of updateshttps://lakeloui.se/news/lots-of-updates/https://lakeloui.se/news/lots-of-updates/We've pushed a batch of updates across the site.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT