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LEARN MOREMountain Adventure Program – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Step into a world of adventure & exploration, allow us to show you around our incredible backyard.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has a long and proud guiding tradition. Our Mountain Adventure Guides are fully accredited hiking guides and provide invaluable insight into the history of the area, local flora and fauna and have an infinite amount of adventurous stories that will stick with you long after you’ve parted. Venture out with our guides to an iconic lookout point or take a more leisurely walk around Lake Louise. The choice is yours. The Mountain Adventure Program is offered to guests eight years and older.
SUMMER TOURS
HALF DAY HIKING | Lake Agnes Guided Hike
For the insider track of our famous backyard, join one of our mountain guides on a half day hike along one our iconic trails. The first guest to reserve decides where the hike goes. Destinations include:
Lake Agnes Teahouse | 2 hours | 7 km
Saddleback Pass | 4 hours | 7.4 km
Paget Lookout | 4 hours | 6 km
CANOEING | Guided Voyager Canoe Experience
**The Boathouse has now closed for the season**
Have you ticked canoeing on the emerald green waters of Lake Louise off your bucket list? Paddle amongst world-class scenery and soak in views of the dramatic mountains and the Victoria Glacier. Canoe rentals are available at the Boathouse, located on the west shore of the lake. Canoe rentals are on a first come, first served basis. *Operating hours may vary. Please contact concierge for current information.
Sunrise Canoe | 1.5 hours | Reservations Required
Voyager Canoe Experience | 1.5 hours | Reservations Required
Private guided Hikes
Experience a memorable adventure with your family! Fully certified private guides take individuals or groups on customized excursions. These tours are only available on certain days of the week. Consult with the Concierge to create your perfect and unforgettable Canadian Rockies experience.
E-Bike Rental
Experience the thrill of cycling through the beautiful Rocky Mountains with the ease of a pedal-assisted e-Bike powered by the high-performance Bosch electronic drive system. Join one our professional Mountain Adventure Guides and take ride on the wild side.
Kids Adventure Camp
Our Kid’s Camp is committed to providing fun experiences for guests of all ages in one of the most unique environments in the world. We have designed specific programming that is active, enjoyable and educational. Our goal is to create long-lasting memories for every member of your family by providing exclusive events specific to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. LEARN MORE
WINTER TOURS
POWDERFEST SNOWSHOEING | Guided Tour
Winter is king amid the peaks of Banff National Park. With an average annual snowfall of over 3m, this area is superb for trying this ancient and efficient mode of travel. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! After gearing up and being briefed on the basics, we will venture into the forest and look for signs of creatures that have adapted to the harsh winter conditions. Learn how to read the tracks of different animals. Snowshoes and poles included.
ELEVATION: Trail Varies
DISTANCE: Trail Varies
DURATION: 3 hours
NIGHT OWL SNOWSHOE
Secret spots and unique discoveries await us after dark. Journey into the woods on snowshoes and enter a world of stillness and mystery. If the skies are clear, we will take the time to show you some of the great constellations that wheel overhead: Cassiopeia, the Great Bear and Orion the Hunter. Snowshoes, poles and head lamps are included.
ELEVATION: Trail Varies
DISTANCE: Trail Varies
DURATION: 2 hours
HIKING THE ICEFALLS OF JOHNSTON CANYON
Marvel at stilled waterfalls and dazzling pillars of blue as you explore the surprising magic of this winter wonderland. Our day begins with a 30 minute drive to the trail head located on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway. Transportation and ice cleats included. Parks Canada Covid-19 protocol advises Johnston Canyon visitors to wear masks anytime you come within 2 meters of someone not from your house hold. Due to potential overcrowding Parks Canada reserves the right to close access without warning.
ELEVATION: 135m / 440ft
DISTANCE: 5.4 km / 3.4mi
DURATION: 5 hours
GUIDED CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS | Fairview Loop Guided Tour
Imagine yourself skiing along a quiet trail surrounded by mountains blanketed in snow and ice. Before you hit the trails take a lesson to fine tune your skiing abilities. These lessons can be tailored to those who have never been on cross-country skis or to advanced skiers seeking to improve their technique. Ski rentals (including boots and poles) are included.
ELEVATION: Trail Varies
DISTANCE: Trail Varies
DURATION: 1.5 hours
To book any of our activities please contact the Concierge team.
MAKE YOUR STAY ALL ABOUT ADVENTURE
Step into our backyard and create your own mountain adventure! Receive a $100 activity credit per night with our Mountain Adventure Package – bring the family, bring your friends and explore all that Lake Louise and Banff National Park have to offer. Soak up Lake Louise’s rich mountaineering history by joining one of our accredited naturalists for a Guided Mountain Adventure.
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