Banff and Lake Louise Winter Ski
Round trip from Calgary, skiing at Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, exploring frozen waterfalls and lakes.
A short winter getaway in the Rockies: stay in Banff to ski at Sunshine Village, visit Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls the next day, then move to Lake Louise to ski its diverse slopes and ice skate on the frozen lake. You can avoid driving by using the SkiBig3 lift ticket and public ski shuttles, but winter tires are required if you drive. Perfect for beginner to intermediate skiers and families, with plenty of activities for non-skiers too.
Snow conditions are best from mid-December to March; Moraine Lake Road is closed in winter.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Banff and Soak in the Hot Springs
Banff & Lake Louise（Banff Town、Banff Upper Hot Springs）
Airport shuttle or rental car for approx. 145 km, about 2 hours.
Confirm that your rental car is equipped with winter tires.
Stay: Banff Townsite
Day 2 · Ski Day at Sunshine Village
Banff & Lake Louise（Banff Sunshine Village & Sunshine Meadows）
The ski shuttle from town to the Sunshine Village parking lot takes about 20 minutes.
You can book a SkiBig3 ticket, which includes the ski shuttle.
Stay: Banff Townsite
Day 3 · Frozen Waterfalls and Move to Lake Louise
Banff & Lake Louise（Johnston Canyon、Morant's Curve、Lake Louise）
About 25 minutes to Johnston Canyon, then another 45 minutes to Lake Louise.
The canyon trail can be icy; wear ice cleats or join a guided tour.
Stay: Lake Louise Village
Day 4 · Lake Louise Ski Resort
Banff & Lake Louise（Lake Louise Gondola & Ski Resort）
The ski shuttle from the Lake Louise village to the ski resort takes about 10 minutes.
January cold snaps can drop temperatures to -30°C; prepare adequate face protection.
Stay: Lake Louise Village
Day 5 · Return to Calgary
Approx. 185 km via Highway 1 to Calgary Airport, about 2 hours.
Mountain driving times can increase in snowy conditions; allow plenty of buffer time for your flight.