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TRANSPORTATION

• Lake Louise Information
• Map and Directions
• Transportation
• Tourism Bureau
• Lake Louise Events
• Hotel Events
• Weather Forecast
• Virtual Concierge

Airport Information

Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport (YYC) maintains direct service from most key Canadian cities and some key US gateways. It is 190 kilometers (118 miles) from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Listing of US direct flights into Calgary
Listing of domestic direct flights into Calgary
Listing of international direct flights into Calgary
Listing of direct seasonal flights into Calgary

Driving Directions

• As you leave the airport, continue straight through traffic lights and onto Barlow Trail heading south
• Continue on Barlow South, exiting on 16th Avenue West / Hwy 1
• 16th Avenue West is the Trans-Canada Hwy. It runs through the city, so allow sufficient driving time
• Keep following 16th Avenue / Trans-Canada until the exit to Lake Louise
• Take the exit and make a left at the stop sign; this is Lake Louise Drive
• Stay on this road until you reach the end of it and there you'll see The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (about five kilometers up the hill)

Airport Shuttle
A number of airport shuttle services operate regularly scheduled service between Calgary International Airport and the Banff / Lake Louise area.

Reservations at least 24 hours in advance are recommended to confirm shuttle departure times and seats. Allow approximately two-and-a-half to three hours for transfer to Lake Louise.

Shuttle pricing varies around CAD 60.00 per person, one way, with reduced pricing for round-trip purchase.

Reservations, schedules, rates, and further information may be obtained from the following companies:

Banff Airporter

• Toll-free: 1 (888) 449-2901 (Canada and USA only)
• Tel: +1 (403) 762-3330
• Fax: +1 (403) 762-1677

Brewster Transportation

• Toll-free: 1 (877) 791-5500 (Canada and USA only)
• Tel: +1 (403) 762-6700

Greyhound

• Toll-free: 1 (800) 661-8747 (Canada and USA only)

Limousines

• Rocky Mountain Charters
• Alpine Limousine
• Ambassador Limousine Service

Car Rental

• Avis: 1 (800) 879-2847 or +1 (403) 762-3222 (Downtown Banff)
• Budget: 1 (800) 268-8900 (Downtown Banff)
• Hertz: 1 (800) 263-0600 or +1 (403) 762-2027 (The Fairmont Banff Springs)
• National: 1 (800) 227-7368 or +1 (403) 522-3870 (Lake Louise)
• Thrifty: 1 (800) 667-5925 (Calgary Airport and downtown Calgary)

Local Transportation

Jasper-Banff-Lake Louise Daily Connector
The Jasper-Banff-Lake Louise Daily Connector has been established to provide safe, reliable, and affordable daily transportation for visitors to the Canadian Rockies during the winter season. Pick-ups and drop-offs are available from any location in Jasper, Lake Louise, or Banff. Reservations are required.

• Tel: 1 (888) 786-3641 or +1 (780) 852-4056

Lake Louise Taxi & Shuttle
A taxi costs approximately CAD $7 one way per person and runs 24 hours a day. Contact the Concierge for more information.

Banff Airporter

Brewster

Train Information
VIA Rail passenger service is no longer offered to Lake Louise

Rocky Mountaineer
Offers rail tours through the Rockies (including Banff and Lake Louise)

National Parks
Visitors to any national park need to pay a fee when entering

Banff National Park of Canada Fees

Driving Distances between Alberta Fairmont Destinations

Calgary to Banff - 128km/77mi - 90 minutes
Banff to Lake Louise - 58km/36mi - 40 minutes
Lake Louise to Jasper - 229km/142mi - 3 hours
Jasper to Edmonton - 370km/222mi - 4.5 hours
Edmonton to Calgary - 294km/176mi - 3 hours

Key Destinations & Distances from Resort
Banff, AB - 58km/36mi - 40 minutes
Calgary, AB - 190km/120mi - 2.5 hours
Canmore, AB - 81km/49mi - 1 hour
Columbia Icefield, AB - 125km/80mi - 1.5 hours
Edmonton, AB - 484km/300mi - 6 hours
Jasper, AB - 229km/142mi - 3 hours
Kamloops, BC - 434km/275mi - 6 hours
Kananaskis, AB - 138km/85mi - 1.75 hours
Lake Louise Village, AB - 4km/2mi - 5 minutes
Radium Hot Springs, BC - 125km/90mi - 1.5 hours
Vancouver, BC - 805km/495mi - 10 hours

Parking Information
Valet parking is available at CAD 26.00 per day, including in/out privileges, in a covered parkade with winter plug-in available. Government parking is available nearby at no charge. However, no overnight parking is permitted. Parking is also available for RVs; vehicle is to be left with bell staff.

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