To avoid parking lot chaos, booking a shuttle to Lake Louise in advance is highly recommended. This is especially true for the Lake Connector shuttle that goes between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

The shuttle is accessible from the Park & Ride Lot in Banff and offers a variety of departure times for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. One ticket allows you to visit both lakes and return to the Park & Ride Lot at any time.

Park & Ride Lot

The Park & Ride Lot is a great way to visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without having to deal with the stress of finding parking in the park. The shuttle is only available if you book in advance online and it is often fully booked on the day or time of your trip. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes starting at 7:00 am and the last Lake Connector Shuttle leaves at 7:00 pm from both lakes.

The shuttle is busiest in the summer and on the weekends (especially during public holidays) when there are a lot of visitors. If you want to avoid this, try visiting during the week or during the winter months.

The Park & Ride Lot is for transit users only. Vehicles that are parked there for other purposes may be towed at the owner’s expense. Please follow the rules posted on the signs in the lot to keep the area clean and safe.

Moraine Lake Bus Company

In response to Parks Canada’s decision to ban private vehicles from the area around Moraine Lake, a local Banff couple has launched a shuttle service. They offer both direct shuttles to Moraine Lake and one that stops at Lake Louise for an hour. You can book these online, and the best part is that you can choose your own departure time!

The moraine lake bus Company was launched by Alexandra King and Jesse Kitteridge. The couple saw the need for a shuttle after hearing from visitors frustrated with the inability to see the sunrise at Moraine Lake.

The service offers a variety of options, including a round-trip shuttle for $49 CAD or $55 CAD. A 2-for-1 combo that includes a 1-hour stop at Lake Louise is available for $69 CAD. The reservation system opens at 8 am two days before your departure date. Reservations are highly recommended, as the shuttles often sell out quickly. Parking is free at Lake Louise, and you can use the shuttle to return there at the end of your visit.

Fairview Limousine & Shuttle Service

During the summer, parking at Lake Louise Lakeshore can be challenging and is often full from sunrise until after sunset. To avoid this issue, visitors should consider booking shuttle reservations in advance. Taking a shuttle eliminates the stress of finding parking and saves visitors money, as well as reduces traffic congestion and emissions.

Parks Canada runs a year-round shuttle from downtown Banff to Lake Louise Village and Lakeshore, as well as to Moraine Lake. You can reserve your shuttle tickets online and pick them up at the Park & Ride Lot. The Roam Super Pass also includes free access to the Lake Connector shuttle between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

In addition to the Parks Canada shuttle, Mountain Park Transportation and Fairview Limousine offer multiple shuttle routes daily. All three of these services can accommodate a variety of luggage. Additionally, all of these companies can accommodate service dogs (please contact each company directly to learn more). Lastly, you can book a combined gondola and shuttle package through WowBanff.

Parks Canada

Parks Canada operates one of the finest systems of national parks, national wildlife areas, historic sites and national marine conservation areas in the world. Through their roles as guardians and protectors, they provide opportunities for discovery and reflection, recreation and meaningful experiences on behalf of all Canadians.

A key to effective protection and management of park resources is understanding the ecological processes that control and influence them. Parks have extensive natural resource information systems to facilitate this, allowing them to identify important trends and issues that may be affecting park ecosystem health and function.

From the first federally protected area at Banff to Canada's newest marine park in Gwaii Haanas, Parks Canada tells our nation’s story through its diverse collection of places of wonder and discovery. Find a park or historic site near you and learn more about what you can see, do and explore! Then, share your photos and stories with #ParksCanada. Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of visitors, employees and communities. Visitor services will be gradually resuming at many national parks, national wildlife areas, historic waterways and national marine conservation areas across the country.