Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. The wilderness is pristine and inspirational. Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain.

With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies most challenging terrain.

Both the terrain and lift system at Lake Louise are unsurpassed. The area is spread over four faces of three distinct mountains, and lifts and lodges are designed according to the European ski circus concept of going somewhere as you ski. The ski experience is thus one of constant discovery of new delights, and best of all, because there is at least one easy way down from every chair, the entire ski complex is available to skiers of all abilities.

Lake Louise's Continental Divide climate eliminates most of the risks that can sabotage a ski holiday, providing consistent temperatures and an ample supply of dry, fluffy powder. Mid-winter meltdowns are not a concern, and the ski season lasts a full six months, from early November to early May. The sunniest south facing slopes are supplemented by one of the world's largest snow-making systems, and Mother Nature handles the rest - lavishly. When it is snowing, visibility remains good on the plentiful below tree-line terrain.

• Skiable Terrain: 4,200 acres
• Top Elevation: 8,650 feet / 2730m
• Base Elevation: 5,440 feet / 1660m
• Total Vertical: 3,250 feet / 1070m
• Average Annual Snowfall: up to 33 feet / 9m
• Lift Capacity: 15,240 people/hr
• Number of Runs: 139 named runs spreading out over 3 mountains and 2 provinces
• Terrain breakdown: 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, 30% expert

• Lift system:
• 1 High speed 6 Passenger Chairlift
• 1 High Speed 6 Passenger Gondola
• 2 High speed Quad Chairlifts
• 1 Quad Chairlift
• 1 Triple Chairlift
• 1 Magic carpets