You will have to call the Lake Louise hotel you have booked to confirm if they offer a free shuttle to Moraine Lake. Some hotels and lodges around Lake Louise village offer private shuttles, though. Staying in a Lake Louise hotel does not get you special access to Moraine Lake. The Park and Ride Connector shuttle loops between the Lake Louise Campground, the town of Lake Louise (Samson Mall), and the Lake Louise Park and Ride located at the Lake Louise Ski Area. If you stay at a hotel in Lake Louise Village or the Lake Louise Campground, you can use the Park & Ride Connector shuttle for free as it stops in the village and campground. You are able to reserve a shuttle day of, if there is space available. Pro Tip: Late afternoon/ evening shuttles are less busy than morning shuttles. The Park and Ride shuttle to the lakes shall begin at 6:00 am, and the last return bus from the lakes to the parking lot is 7:50 pm. The remaining 60% will be released on a rolling window at 8 am, 48 hours before departure day, throughout the entire season.

Parks Canada will release 40% of the operating season. Shuttle reservations will be made available in the spring of 2023. It is recommended that you make a shuttle reservation in advance. The Park and Ride parking lot is located at Lake Louise Ski Resort with direct buses to Lake Louise or Moraine Lake. It cuts back on congestion and emissions too! This new system reduces the harmful impacts of crowds and ensures visitors do not have to deal with the stresses around parking at the lake.

It is the best way to guarantee you get to see Moraine Lake. The best option for most visitors to see the lake is the Park & Ride shuttle. Because of this, in 2023, Parks Canada stopped all personal vehicles from accessing the road. The parking concerns at Moraine Lake have gotten worse each passing year, not better. However, don’t fret too much you have some options with shuttles and public transport that we will break down. Getting to Moraine Lake is particularly tough for those who plan to tackle some of Moraine Lake’s more arduous hikes/scrambles, such as Eiffel Peak or Mount Temple.

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