The Lake Louise Business Directory

Pub-style spot themed on the golden age of Canadian mountaineering — elevated pub food and local craft beer.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-1817

Outdoor patio venue at the base area: low-and-slow barbecue pulled pork and brisket with draft beer and cocktails.

Ski resort base area

Bar-style beverage station pouring cold draft beer with snack food.

Ski resort base area

Casual licensed restaurant inside the hostel, open to everyone, serving hearty home-style breakfasts and entrees at the cheapest sit-down prices in Lake Louise.

HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre, 203 Village Road

Fireplace pub at the Lake Louise Inn with burgers, pub food, board games and a jukebox.

Lake Louise Inn · 403-522-5407

The Chateau's elegant signature restaurant overlooking the lake, with seasonal Rocky-Mountain-inspired menus.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-1817

Tiny wood-warmed room beside the Post Hotel Dining Room serving traditional Swiss cheese fondue, bourguignonne and chinoise.

Post Hotel · 403-522-3989

24-hour grab-and-go counter in the Chateau: coffee, pastries, sandwiches and picnic boxes for hikers and skiers.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-3511

Small coffee shop away from the Samson Mall crowds — panini, wraps, daily pastries, Banff Roasting Company espresso, and ice cream in summer.

200 Village Road, by the gas station

Sushi bar at the base area — the unlikely-but-real freshest taste of Japan in Banff National Park.

Ski resort base area

Long-standing Lake Louise institution: a bakery counter of breads, pastries and cookies plus a deli with sandwiches, pizza slices and soups — the cheap-eats anchor of the village.

Samson Mall · 403-522-2017

Historic teahouse at 2,135 metres serving more than 100 loose-leaf teas, soups, sandwiches and hand-baked goods with no electricity — everything is packed in.

Above the lake, 3.5 km hike · 403-522-2600

Family restaurant on the second storey of Samson Mall since 1990, serving Western and Chinese dishes with a licensed lounge, bar and pool table — the only late-night kitchen in the village core.

Samson Mall, upstairs · 403-522-3879

Cocktail lounge with floor-to-ceiling views of the lake and Victoria Glacier — this is where the Chateau's famous afternoon tea is served.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-1817

The Lake Louise Inn's main restaurant serving breakfast, hearty Canadian lunches and dinner, with boxed lunches to go.

Lake Louise Inn · 403-522-5418

Main base-lodge cafeteria at the ski resort: grill items, grab-and-go salads, pastries and drinks.

Ski resort base area

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the Chateau with an evolving seasonal menu.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-1817

Hot and cold breakfast buffet in the lodge's Timber Building — a guest amenity rather than a public restaurant.

Mountaineer Lodge

Small bubble-tea and Japanese-style obento and ramen counter in Samson Mall.

Samson Mall

1927 CPR-built teahouse beneath the Victoria Glacier serving tea, soups, sandwiches and baking made without electricity.

Head of the valley, 5.5 km hike

Winter vodka bar built each season from about 90,000 pounds of ice.

Ski resort base area

One of Canada's most decorated restaurants — modern European fine dining backed by a wine cellar of more than 25,000 bottles.

Post Hotel · 403-522-3989

The resort's classic apres bar — beer, spirits and cocktails with pizza, wings, nachos and chili.

Ski resort base lodge

Table-service restaurant in Temple Lodge with a traditional alpine menu.

Temple Lodge, upstairs

Fireside lounge in the Post Hotel with a light menu, cocktails and weekend-evening piano.

Post Hotel · 403-522-3989

Base-area coffee counter serving Starbucks coffee, baked goods, popcorn and candy.

Ski resort base area

Mexican-themed patio at Temple Lodge — tacos and buckets of iced beer on sunny ski days.

Temple Lodge patio

Cafeteria in Temple Lodge with hot grill food and grab-and-go items.

Temple Lodge, back side of the resort

Comfortable English-style pub in the Post Hotel with classic pub fare and a curated craft beer list.

Post Hotel · 403-522-3989

Heritage restaurant in the 1910 Laggan railway station, historically serving lunch, dinner and lawn dining among vintage rail cars.

200 Sentinel Road, the 1910 railway station

Casual pizza-and-pasta spot at the Lake Louise Inn, locally known for its pizzas. Takeout available.

Lake Louise Inn · 403-522-5419

Family-run breakfast-and-lunch cafe doing hot breakfasts, sandwiches, baked goods and the village's go-to coffee, with long lines on summer mornings.

Samson Mall · 403-522-2006

Intimate European-alpine restaurant and wine bar known for authentic Swiss cheese fondue.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise · 403-522-1817

Quick grab-and-go counter in the Whiskyjack Lodge.

Whiskyjack Lodge, ski resort base

Mid-mountain restaurant at 2,042 metres with farm-to-table cuisine and panoramic views back toward the lake — reached by gondola in summer.

Mid-mountain, ski resort

Cabin and lodge property on the Bow Valley Parkway between Lake Louise and Banff, with the Creekside Cafe on site.

Bow Valley Parkway, toward Banff · 403-522-3761

Historic 1920s lodge near the lakeshore, currently closed to guests and housing ski resort staff, with redevelopment planned.

109 Lake Louise Drive, near the lakeshore

Landmark luxury resort hotel of more than 500 rooms directly on the lakeshore, open year-round — the only hotel on the lake itself.

The lakeshore · 1-866-540-4413

Hostelling International hostel with dorm and private rooms, a guest kitchen and Bill Peyto's Cafe on site — the only true budget bed in the hamlet.

203 Village Road · 1-866-762-4122

Parks Canada RV and trailer campground restricted to fully hard-sided units — the only year-round frontcountry camping in the area.

Beside the village, along the rail line · 1-877-737-3783

Parks Canada tent campground enclosed by a permanent electric fence because of seasonal bear activity. Every tent and tent-trailer must camp here, not in the trailer campground.

131 Fairview Road, beside the village · 1-877-737-3783

Large year-round resort hotel with rooms, suites and condo-style units, three eating spots, a pool, and guest shuttles in both seasons.

210 Village Road · 403-522-3791

Seasonal luxury lodge and the only accommodation at Moraine Lake — guests get private vehicle access to a road everyone else is banned from.

Moraine Lake · 403-522-3733

Mid-range lodge in the village, open year-round, with a breakfast buffet, ski storage and a winter shuttle.

101 Village Road · 403-522-3844

Family-owned cabins and suites partway between the village and the lakeshore.

105 Lake Louise Drive · 1-866-474-1433

Upscale lodge in the village known for one of Canada's best restaurants, a deep wine cellar and the Temple Mountain Spa.

200 Pipestone Road, the village · 403-522-3989

Historic 1931 backcountry lodge reached only by an 11-kilometre ski or hike over Deception Pass — no road, no cell service, no Wi-Fi.

11 km beyond the ski resort, on foot or skis · 1-888-997-5654

Family outfitter of more than 125 years running summer horseback rides to the tea houses and winter horse-drawn sleigh rides along the lake.

Stables at 111 Lake Louise Drive · 403-762-5454

Small-group tour company running Lake Louise and Moraine Lake sightseeing in summer and Johnston Canyon icewalks in winter.

Picks up in Banff only · 825-360-0184

The Fairmont-run boathouse renting canoes on Lake Louise to hotel guests and the public.

The lakeshore, at the Chateau

Local interpretive guiding company offering private guided hikes around Lake Louise plus Lake O'Hara trips, with groups up to twelve.

Based in Lake Louise · 403-522-2735

The only dog-sled operator in Banff National Park, running winter tours along the Great Divide since 1982.

Highway 1A staging area near the village · 1-855-482-4592

Major ski resort with winter skiing across 4,200 acres and a summer sightseeing gondola with a wildlife interpretive centre.

Across the valley from the lake · 1-877-956-8473

Small family horseback outfitter running guided rides from ten minutes to ten days, including tea-house rides and multi-day pack trips.

Corral behind Deer Lodge · 403-522-3743

Mountain guiding school whose mountaineering and alpine programs run in the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area.

Based in Canmore, operates here · 403-678-4164

Gift shop focused on Canadian handcrafted goods — pottery, glassware, fibre art and woodwork, largely from Alberta artisans.

Samson Mall · 403-522-8228

The Chateau's winter rental shop — skis, snowboards, snowshoes, skates and cross-country gear for guests and day visitors, including skates for the lake rink.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise lobby

Souvenir and services shop that has long doubled as the village services desk, with the Canada Post counter inside.

Samson Mall, Building B · 403-522-3870

Family-owned liquor store, more than 25 years in the village — beer, wine, spirits and ciders, the only liquor retail in the hamlet.

Samson Mall · 403-522-3955

Slopeside rental operation: high- and mid-performance skis, snowboards and winter clothing, with a repair shop.

Ski resort base area

Nostalgic candy store specializing in imported and hard-to-find sweets, retro gum and handmade fudge — sister shop of the Canmore original.

Samson Mall · 403-522-3967

Retail shop in the base lodge selling winter apparel, ski and snowboard equipment and resort souvenirs.

Lodge of Ten Peaks, ski resort

Independent bookstore with guidebooks, trail maps, local history and art prints, joined by an internal archway to its partner rock-and-fossil shop, Pipestone Quarry.

Samson Mall

The only grocery store in Lake Louise — small but full-range, with produce, staples, snacks and camping food at resort-town prices.

Samson Mall · 403-522-3894

The village's outdoor shop: sells serious brands and rents bikes, hiking and mountaineering gear, fishing kit and bear spray in summer, skis, snowshoes, skates and avalanche gear in winter, with a repair shop.

Samson Mall, Building A · 1-866-929-3636

Pursuit's scheduled motorcoach connecting Calgary and Calgary Airport with Banff and Lake Louise.

Calgary and the airport to Lake Louise · 1-877-625-4372

Hop-on-hop-off day-pass bus from Banff stopping at Johnston Canyon, the gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

Boards in Banff only · 403-609-5242

The only taxi and private-transfer operator actually based in Lake Louise — local runs, Calgary airport transfers and private tours.

Based in Lake Louise · 825-736-1111

Double-decker shuttle to Moraine Lake departing from the Deer Lodge lot, a five-minute walk from the lakeshore, with parking included.

Deer Lodge parking lot, 109 Lake Louise Drive · 587-722-2929

Private reserved-seat shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, including the popular pre-dawn sunrise runs.

Departs the gondola bus loop and Samson Mall · 1-844-667-2463

The reservation-based shuttles from the Park and Ride to the lakeshore and Moraine Lake, plus the 4 am Alpine Start.

Park and Ride, 1 Whitehorn Road · 1-877-737-3783

Intercity coach on the Calgary to Vancouver run with a scheduled Lake Louise stop.

Stops in the village

The Bow Valley's public express bus linking Banff with Lake Louise year-round — the only public transit into the hamlet.

Banff to the village and lakeshore

The hamlet's postal outlet, operated from a retail counter inside Samson Mall.

Samson Mall, Building B

There is no bank branch in Lake Louise. Cash comes from machines in and around Samson Mall and in the major hotels — useful before a tea house hike, since both are cash-only.

Samson Mall and the hotels

Level-2 destination charging near 200 Village Road plus Tesla destination chargers at the ski resort park-and-ride. There is no DC fast charging in the hamlet.

200 Village Road and the ski resort

Full-service family medicine and urgent-care clinic — the only medical facility in the hamlet. The nearest hospital is in Banff, 55 km away.

200 Hector Street · 403-522-2184

Parks Canada visitor centre — trip planning, trail conditions, bear reports, park passes and interpretive exhibits.

Beside Samson Mall · 403-522-3833

Gas station with convenience store at the entrance to the village — the last fuel before the Icefields Parkway junction.

100 Village Road

Gas station with convenience store, rebranded from Husky in the last couple of years.

200 Village Road