Official guidance

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Shuttle

Parks Canada shuttle reservations and national-park admission are separate.

Check the official schedule

A verified release rule is not available here, so no opening date is calculated. Check availability and operating status with the official provider.

Official visitor & booking information parks.canada.ca

Last reviewed: 2026-09-22

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake shuttle booking

Parks Canada published a 2026 season of May 15–October 12 for Lake Louise and June 1–October 12 for Moraine Lake. Those dates had ended by this review on October 28, 2026. Check the official season notice for your travel year.

Separate the reservation, check-in and park entry

Item Preparation
Regular Parks Canada shuttle Confirm an advance reservation and Park and Ride check-in
Departure Lake Louise Ski Resort Park and Ride; not lakeshore parking
Other products Alpine Start and commercial shuttles have their own departure arrangements
National-park access Check visit-date entry conditions and exemptions separately from the shuttle reservation

Use the Parks Canada FAQ and official reservation service. This guide does not project next season’s release date from a previous year.

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Banff Gondola booking is a separate attraction and product. See Canada travel preparation too.

Additional season and check-in guidance reviewed: 2026-10-28. Check visit-day notices for lake access, road conditions and operational changes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a shuttle reservation include national-park admission?

Parks Canada says the shuttle ticket does not include the national-park entry fee. Check the entry conditions and exemptions for your visit date separately.

Answers for your trip

When did the 2026 Parks Canada shuttle season end?

The published 2026 season ended on October 12: Lake Louise began May 15 and Moraine Lake June 1. These dates do not predict the next season or its reservation release. Check the official notice for your travel year.

Scope: 2026 operating season

Sources & review dates

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Do regular Parks Canada shuttles start at the lakeshore?

For the regular shuttle, check in and board at the Lake Louise Ski Resort Park and Ride. Do not substitute lakeshore parking. Alpine Start has a separate departure location and parking arrangement; follow the instructions for the product actually booked.

Scope: Regular shuttle check-in

Sources & review dates

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