Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Emerald Lake day tour from Calgary

Four alpine lakes in one day, no driving required

A shared sightseeing transfer from Calgary, Canmore or Banff to the Canadian Rockies' most photographed lakes (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon) with a professional driver handling the route while you take in the scenery. The itinerary includes time at each stop to photograph and explore, plus an hour in downtown Banff before returning to your pickup point.

Options for this experience

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From CA$ 99 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Mount Royal Hotel bus parking 09:00 Guide in English Meeting point: Box 1140, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada, at the Mount Royal Hotel

Banff Train Station 09:15 Guide in English Meeting point: 327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada, at the Banff Train Station

Northwinds Hotel Canmore 08:30 Guide in English Meeting point: 1602 2 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1M8, Canada, at the Northwinds Hotel Canmore

Delta Hotel Downtown Calgary 07:00 and 07:30 Guide in English Meeting point: 209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada, at the Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown

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What’s included

• Licensed and insured commercial vehicle.
• shared sightseeing transfer with a professional driver.
• guaranteed entry to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon.
• time at each lake to photograph and explore.
• one hour of free time in downtown Banff.

Times

• Monday to Thursday 07:00 07:30 08:30 09:00 09:15
• Friday to Sunday 07:00 08:30 09:00 09:15

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Before you book

Group Up to 104 1 private ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 with pickup ›

Book up to 2h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome

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The experience

The van picks you up from one of three locations: Delta Hotel Downtown Calgary at 7:30am, Northwinds Hotel Canmore at 8:20am, or Mount Royal Hotel Bus Parking Lot at 9:35am. Arrive five minutes early and you're on your way to Lake Louise, the turquoise centerpiece of Banff National Park. From there the route moves to Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon: each stop built in so you have time to photograph and explore without rushing back to the vehicle. A licensed, insured driver handles every curve of the mountain roads while smaller group sizes per van mean less crowding and more comfort than larger tour buses.

After the lake circuit, you get an hour of free time in downtown Banff to walk around, grab lunch or sit with a coffee before heading back. The return follows the same pickup route in reverse, dropping you at your original location. The vehicle is cleaned and sanitized between trips. Note that Moraine Lake closes for the season on October 13, so plan accordingly if you're traveling in fall.

Top questions

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.

How much time do you get at each lake on this tour?

The itinerary builds in enough time at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon for you to photograph and explore each one without being rushed back to the van. The exact duration at each stop varies depending on the day's flow, but the schedule is designed so you're not waiting around or feeling pressured to move on.

What is Lake Louise actually like when you arrive?

Lake Louise is a glacial lake with water so turquoise it looks unreal in photographs. The shoreline is accessible and busy, especially midday, so arriving early in the morning (the 7:30am pickup from Calgary gets you there before the crowds) makes a difference for both photography and finding a quiet spot to stand and look.

Can you choose which pickup location works for your hotel?

You pick one of three departure points when you book: Delta Hotel Downtown Calgary at 7:30am, Northwinds Hotel Canmore at 8:20am, or Mount Royal Hotel Bus Parking Lot in Banff at 9:35am. Choose whichever is closest to where you're staying, and that's where the van collects you and drops you off at the end of the day.

Is there time to eat during the day?

The tour includes an hour of free time in downtown Banff after the lake stops, which is when most travelers grab lunch or a snack. There are cafes and restaurants throughout Banff, so you can eat then rather than during the driving portions of the day.

When does Moraine Lake close for the season?

Moraine Lake closes on October 13 each year, so if you're booking a fall trip, plan your visit before that date if seeing Moraine Lake is important to you. The other lakes and Johnston Canyon remain accessible year-round.