5 Lakes from Calgary: Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Peyto & Bow
Five glacier-fed lakes in one day across two national parks
A full-day tour from Calgary to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake, with a local guide and air-conditioned transport. You spend an hour at Lake Louise photographing its turquoise waters, explore Moraine Lake's vivid blue surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks, walk the shoreline at Emerald Lake and cross its wooden bridge, see Natural Bridge carved by the Kicking Horse River, and finish at two more glacier-fed lakes along the Icefields Parkway. The itinerary changes seasonally: Moraine Lake closes October 12 through May 31, replaced by Bow Falls and Lake Louise Village.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Visit iconic lakes and natural landmarks
- Meet local guide in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
- Visit Lake Louise and walk lakeshore trail
- Visit Moraine Lake or Bow Falls and Lake Louise Village
- Explore Emerald Lake and wooden bridge
- See Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park
- Visit Bow Lake along Icefields Parkway
- View Peyto Lake from Bow Summit lookout
- Moraine Lake Entry included 50m
- Emerald Lake Entry included 25m
- Bow Lake Entry included 15m
- Peyto Lake Entry included 30m
What’s included
- Local guide in English.
- air-conditioned transportation.
- visits to Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake.
- Moraine Lake from June 1 to October 11, or Bow Falls and Lake Louise Village from October 12 to May 31.
- crampons provided in winter.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:45 09:10
Before you book
Operated by Banff ToDo
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The experience
Eight to eleven hours covers five separate lakes spread across Banff and Yoho National Parks, each one a stop where you get out and walk. Lake Louise is first: an hour by the turquoise glacial water with the Fairmont hotel and mountain peaks as the backdrop, and the lakeshore trail gives you the angles for photos. Moraine Lake follows (June through October only), known for its vivid blue and ringed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The Rockpile Trail climbs for panoramic views. When Moraine Lake is closed in winter, the tour substitutes Bow Falls and Lake Louise Village instead.
Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park has striking emerald-green water and a picturesque wooden bridge that appears in almost every photo taken there. Just before it sits Natural Bridge, a limestone arch carved by the Kicking Horse River over thousands of years: a short stop to see the river flowing underneath. The day ends with Peyto Lake and Bow Lake, both glacier-fed and serene, strung along the Icefields Parkway with mountain reflections in the water.
You choose your pickup location at checkout: Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. The guide is local and speaks English. Transport is air-conditioned. Winter visitors should bring or rent crampons for icy sections (provided, used at your own responsibility). Pack your own lunch or grab something at the Fairmont Café at Lake Louise. The route is subject to change for weather, closures or traffic, and if your drop-off differs from pickup or you're bringing luggage, contact the operator at least three days ahead.
Is this one for you?Choose your pickup location (Calgary, Canmore, or Banff) based on where you're staying, and the guide meets you there. The eight to eleven hour span lets you see five separate lakes without rushing through any single stop, though it means an early start and a full day in the parks.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Moraine Lake like when I visit in summer?
Moraine Lake is a vivid blue glacially-fed lake ringed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks, open June 1 through October 11. You spend an hour there, including time on the Rockpile Trail for panoramic views and photo spots overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains.
What happens to the tour itinerary in winter when Moraine Lake closes?
From October 12 through May 31, Moraine Lake is closed to vehicles, so the tour replaces it with Bow Falls and Lake Louise Village. The rest of the stops (Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake) remain part of the day.
Can I see Natural Bridge on this tour?
Yes. Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park is a limestone arch sculpted by the Kicking Horse River over thousands of years, and it is a stop on the itinerary between Emerald Lake and the final two lakes.
Where do I get picked up for this tour?
You choose your pickup location at checkout: Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. If your drop-off location is different from your pickup point, contact the operator at least three days before the tour.
What should I bring or know about food on this tour?
Pack your own lunch or buy grab-and-go items at the Fairmont Café at Lake Louise. Food and drink are not included in the tour price. In winter, bring or rent crampons for icy sections (crampons are provided and used at your own responsibility).
5 Lakes from Calgary: Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Peyto & Bow
8h–11h · EN
from CA$ 88 per person
≈ US$ 64 in your currency
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