Moraine Lake Shuttle Bus
Moraine Lake shuttle reservation system is OPEN, click on the "Reserve Now!" button or call 1-877-737-3783. Moraine Lake is open June 1st to mid October.
Going Forward in 2023: The Moraine Lake Rd. is closed year round for private vehicles. Commercial vehicles, shuttles, taxi's, vehicles with handicapped placards and guests of Moraine Lake Lodge will still be allowed in from June to mid October.
Projected 2023 Moraine Lake Shuttle Schedule
Park's Canada is running the Moraine Lake shuttle for the 2023 season. Starting June 1st at 6:30 AM, then every 20 minutes there after, with the last one departing at 6:00 PM from the Ski Louise parking lot, 1 Whitehorn Dr. Departures from Moraine Lake will then go to the Ski Louise parking lot at 20 minute intervals with the last one leaving at 7:30 PM.
Due to high demand, reservations are required for the Moraine Lake shuttle. Use the button below to take you to the Park's Canada reservation page. You can make a reservation up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
*Before You Click Through, Please Note:
Mobile
When you tap through to the Park's Canada website, you will need to tap inside the red circle until you see "Day Use". Then tap on that tab.
Desktop
When you click through to the Park's Canada website, you will need to click inside the red circle to select the "Day Use" tab.
Please note. There are other shuttles that will take you to Lake Louise and the two lake connector that runs between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. All 3 of these shuttles are included in your fare, but for the purpose of this page we will focus on the Moraine Lake shuttle.
Other Seasonal Operator's
If there are no seats left on the Park's Canada Shuttle... Seating is limited on the Moraine Lake shuttle and seats might not be available for when you want to go. There are other options available to visit Moraine Lake:
Three Sister's Transportation Operating out of Canmore and Banff, featuring 1st class service and an experience of a lifetime.
Moraine Lake Bus Company Operates out of Lake Louise. Featuring sunrise service to Moraine Lake.
Brewster Operating out of Banff at the Pursuit station. Featuring regular tours in a large bus.
Discover Banff Operates out of Banff. Featuring hotel pick up and a guided tour.
Wow Banff Operates out of Banff. Feature's a double decker bus with an open roof.
Roam Transit Out of Banff offering public transit in and out of Moraine Lake. See website for details.
Fairview Limousine Operates out of Lake Louise. Featuring local transportation and return booking, no waiting in line for the next bus.
Mountain Park Transportation Operates out of Lake Louise. MPT is the longest running company in the LL area featuring over 20 years of experience and dependability.
Moraine Lake Sunrise Shuttle Operates out of Canmore and Banff. Moraine Lake Sunrise Shuttle provides sunrise services out of Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.
Canmore Travel Operates out of Canmore. Featuring daily service during the summer, click through to the website for details.
Ten Peaks Shuttle Operates out of Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows, Castle Mountain Chalet and Baker Creek by Basecamp.
Moraine Lake Schedule - Ski Louise to Moraine Lake
Runs June 1st to seasons end (mid Oct.) running every 20 minutes starting at 6:30 AM, reservations are required and the trip takes about 30 minutes.
| Ski Louise - Leave | Moraine Lake - Arrive |
|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive |
| 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM |
| 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:50 AM | 8:20 AM |
| 8:10 AM | 8:40 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:50 AM | 9:20 AM |
| 9:10 AM | 9:40 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:50 AM | 10:20 AM |
| 10:10 AM | 10:40 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:50 AM | 11:20 AM |
| 11:10 AM | 11:40 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:50 AM | 12:20 PM |
| 12:10 PM | 12:40 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:50 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 1:10 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:50 PM | 2:20 PM |
| 2:10 PM | 2:40 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:50 PM | 3:20 PM |
| 3:10 PM | 3:40 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:50 PM | 4:20 PM |
| 4:10 PM | 4:40 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:50 PM | 5:20 PM |
| 5:10 PM | 5:40 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:50 PM | 6:20 PM |
Moraine Lake Schedule - Moraine Lake to Ski Louise
Runs June 1st to seasons end (mid Oct.) running every 20 minutes starting at 7:10 AM, reservations are required and the trip takes about 30 minutes. Last one out at 7:30 PM
(19:30).
| Moraine Lake - Leave | Ski Louise - Arrive |
|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive |
| 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:50 AM | 8:20 AM |
| 8:10 AM | 8:40 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:50 AM | 9:20 AM |
| 9:10 AM | 9:40 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:50 AM | 10:20 AM |
| 10:10 AM | 10:40 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:50 AM | 11:20 AM |
| 11:10 AM | 11:40 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:50 AM | 12:20 PM |
| 12:10 PM | 12:40 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:50 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 1:10 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:50 PM | 2:20 PM |
| 2:10 PM | 2:40 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:50 PM | 3:20 PM |
| 3:10 PM | 3:40 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:50 PM | 4:20 PM |
| 4:10 PM | 4:40 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:50 PM | 5:20 PM |
| 5:10 PM | 5:40 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:50 PM | 6:20 PM |
| 6:10 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
YouTube Video of Moraine Lake
| Fares | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Senior (over 65) | Youth (6 - 17) | Child (5 and under) |
| $8 | $4 | Free | Free |
Recent Posts
Rockpile Trail at Moriane Lake
"The number one thing to do when you are at Moraine Lake is to go up the Rockpile Trail. It really is an easy, unique and must do experience. It only takes about 10 minutes to summit and provides a unique perspective of this magical blue, turquoise lake and the Valley of the 10 Peaks."... Read More.
"If the #1 thing to do when you are at Moraine Lake is to go up the Rockpile Trail, then the #2 thing to do is rent a canoe. Like the Rockpile renting a canoe will give you another unique viewpoint of being on Moraine Lake. For those that can afford the once in a life time adventure of renting a canoe, by all means do so."... Read More.
"Hiking the Lakeshore Trail at Moraine Lake is an experience for any nature lover. The trail is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, and offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies."... Read More.
"Consolation Lakes is a beautiful hiking trail located near Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The trail is 6 km round trip and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. When is the best time to go? Around 8:00am in the morning."... Read More.
Hike to Sentinel Pass & Larch Valley
"The hike to Sentinel Pass is a wonderful adventure that takes you through Larch Valley and then onto mentioned Sentinel Pass. You will take in a rugged hour or so of switch back trails with glimpses of Moraine Lake, Tower of Babel, Fay Glacier and the Valley of the 10 Peaks. Once you pass the switch backs you will be treated with Larch tree's, Minnestimma Lakes, Sentinel Pass and Paradise Valley beyond."... Read More.
Guide to Hiking the Tower of Babel
"The Tower of Babel is a unique rock formation that stands out amongst Mount Babel and the Valley of the 10 Peaks at Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park. It's different because of its towering shape much like the Biblical Tower of Babel and is rated difficult to climb. You should be in good physical condition to summit the Tower of Babel."... Read More.
