Moraine Lake Shuttle

You have the option of getting picked up from either Samson Mall or Lake Louise Summer Gondola. 

Samson Mall – Buses pick up from the taxi stand outside Wilson Mountain Sports.

Lake Louise Summer Gondola – Buses pick up from the bus loop outside Lodge of the Ten Peaks.

If you are arriving by vehicle after 6am, you must park at the Lake Louise Summer Gondola. There is no parking at the Samson mall after 6am. 

If you are catching the 4am or 5am sunrise shuttle, please park at Samson Mall and walk to the pick-up location outside Wilson Mountain Sports.

Many visitors like to watch sunrise from the Rockpile and take the first shuttle back @7:15am for breakfast and a coffee in the Lake Louise Village.

Other visitors rent a canoe, or hike to Consolation Lakes, Eiffel Lake, Larch Valley, Sentinel Pass, or Wenkchemna Pass. The time for each of these activities varies greatly from activity to activity and person to person. 

Yes. Some of the buses include a 1-hour stop at Lake Louise Lakeshore en route to Moraine Lake. Please make sure you book the correct ticket during the booking process.

Not all buses stop at Lake Louise Lakeshore.

The Moraine Lake shuttle is operational from June 2 – October 9.

The Moraine Lake shuttle outbound trip takes 30 minutes

The Moraine Lake shuttle return trip takes 30 minutes.

Sunrise (4am departure): Parking is at Samson Mall.

After 6am: Parking is at the Lake Louise Ski Resort.

Parking is free at both locations.

No. If you do not board the bus at the location at either the Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola OR Samson Mall, you will be counted as a ‘no-show’ and the space will be given to somebody else.

No. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles. To visit Moraine Lake, you must take a Moraine Lake shuttle.

However, visitors with a blue handicap hangtag will always be granted access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise by Parks Canada.

Buses have space for visitors to bring strollers, large backpacks, climbing equipment, inflatable paddle boards and walkers. Buses do not have space to accommodate rigid canoes or kayaks.

There are no refunds or reschedules if you miss the bus. Buses leave on time, so please plan to arrive at your bus stop at least ten (10) minutes before your departure.

If you miss the last bus, it is an 18km walk back to your vehicle. Don’t be late!

There is no cell service at Moraine Lake. You start to gain cell reception approximately three (3) kilometres down the road towards Lake Louise.

Unfortunately not. However, vehicles travelling with a blue hang tag will always be granted access to the parking lots at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Lakeshore by Parks Canada.

All infants and children are required to pay the child rate. Parents/guardians are responsible for supplying an appropriate child safety seat for their infant and/or child (as required).

Animals are allowed on the Moraine Lake shuttle, but only if in a carrying case that is small enough to fit on your lap. Certified service animals of any size are allowed on the buses. The policies mirror those of Parks Canada and Roam Transit.

You may modify the time & date of your departure as many times as you like, free of charge, 72 hours prior to your activity schedule. There are no refunds for cancellation of your ticket, however we encourage you to re-schedule as required to ensure you can still visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.

There are no changes or modifications allowed within 72 hours.

ACTIVITY IS NON-REFUNDABLE