Facilities & Services
Eating On Mountain There are various lodges on-mountain at
Lake Louise providing cafeteria type food. They are generally packed at lunch-time and you will need some assertiveness to get a table. Dining highlights that are reasonably priced include the Whiskeyjack Lodge, the Powder Keg, Sawyer’s Nook Restaurant (in Temple Lodge) and the Great Bear Room.
Facilities for ChildrenThe resort offer child care for ages 3 weeks to 6 years. Prices vary according to age with infants costing approximately $59 per day (without taxes), and slightly lower prices for older children. See the
ski Louise website for more information.
There are children-specific lessons for 3-6 year olds which can combine ski lessons with daycare. For children aged 5-12 there are ski tuition programs, and for children 7-12 years old there are snowboard programs at a cost of $92 per day (without taxes). There are also half-day programs. Equipment rentals are an additional $18 per day.
Ski School There are two hour group lessons that cost between $89 and $99 depending upon ability. Full-day group lessons are between $109 and $129. Private lessons cost $235 ($199 for late day lessons from 2-4pm) and accommodate up to five people.
Ski and Snowboard Rental Wilsons sports store in the village rent downhill skis and boards, cross-country skis, telemark gear, avalanche safety gear, ice skates, and camping equipment.
RCR is an equipment rental shop at the Lake Louise ski resort on the lower level of the 10 peaks lodge. There is lots of choice for performance ski packages, but only basic snowboard gear. Chateau Lake Louise offers some basic ski and snowboard equipment.
Lots more choice is available in
Banff, and at slightly cheaper prices.
Banking Facilities ATMs are not as readily available as in Banff. Examples of ATM locations in Lake Louise include the chateau, the Lake Louise Inn, service stations and the Lodge of the Ten Peaks at the ski resort.
There is slow and cumbersome internet access available in Samson Mall in the village.