Hello, Lake Louise Blue!
LAKE LOUISE, AB, May 27, 2025 – Grab those paddles and get ready for summer days in Lake Louise; Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise today announces The Boathouse will open for canoe season this Saturday, May 31 – officially marking the start of summer adventure high in the Banff alpine. The lake’s gentle transition from its majestic frozen stillness – whereby visitors flock from all over the world to skate on an iconic natural rink – to its clear waters seen today, was captured over a period of five weeks via the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise webcam – see the full timelapse here. The official thaw date for 2025, was May 26, just days earlier than in 2024.
“To see the fresh water return – and the opening of The Boathouse – is always exciting; it’s the sign that summer has returned to Lake Louise,” says Leah Corbeil, Director of Resort Activities, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
“It’s the time when the lake reawakens and gets set to shine in that iconic turquoise hue – which typically happens around mid-June,” she says.
“From here, we welcome in the hiking, biking, paddling, and getting out onto the many trails surrounding the lake. We frequently hear from our hotel guests and visitors to the area, that paddling on Lake Louise in one of the bright red canoes is truly a bucket list experience – remembered for a lifetime. It’s a simple pastime that anyone can partake in, but it’s very special.”
The Boathouse will open daily between 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. from May 31; open 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. from June 10 onwards.
This year, for visitors to Lake Louise seeking a post-paddle lunch or lakeside après experience, the Louiza Patio is Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s new, all-day alfresco dining spot. No reservations required; tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This summer, Afternoon Tea and lunch dining at the Chateau’s elegant Lakeview Lounge & Patio are available to visitors outside of hotel guests, with an advanced reservation.
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Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier, and a glistening emerald lake, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel offers 5-star luxury amid unparalleled natural beauty. Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round resort offering an array of activities, from guided mountain tours, world-class skiing in the winter, to scenic hiking, canoeing and a variety of outdoor pursuits in the summer. Guests can unwind with an indulgent spa treatment or take part in thoughtfully designed wellness programming that nurtures both mind and body, before savoring seasonally inspired cuisine. Little ones are also taken care of with exclusive Kid’s Adventure Camp activities. Each of the 539 rooms and suites are elegant and polished, yet understated and inviting. For an elevated stay, the exclusive Fairmont Gold floor provides lounge access, dedicated concierge service, private check-in, and more – delivering a personalized escape in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations.
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