moraine lake
ALBERTA, CANADA
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Located in Banff National Park, Moraine Lake has become one of the most sought after views in the entire world!!! With the mesmerizing blue water, plush pine forests & the famed Ten Peaks that encompass the basin, we think this trip is well worth the visit and is something you must include in your itinerary. You will not want to miss this!
Due to its’ rising popularity, Parks Canada has shut down Moraine Lake Road to personal vehicles year round. This means that you will not be able to drive to the lake yourself. We found booking a shuttle to be a very convenient and easy option. We were even more satisfied when we learned that we chose a small family-owned bus company, that is also the only Banff-based business to join the Alberta Living Wage Network. This ensures that all of their employees earn a comfortable living wage and trust us when we say they deserve it! Each employee interaction we had was simply wonderful! The buses are new and clean, with comfortable seating and large glass windows that allow you to take in the stunning scenery along the way. Shuttles & commercial buses are permitted from June to October, so keep that in mind when planning your trip.
Keep scrolling for more information and convenient links to our favorite hikes, bus accomodations and the Parks Canada Pass.
51.3217º N 116.1860º W
IMPORTANT INFO
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FAVORITE HIKE.
SHORE TRAIL
Distance: 2.9km
Difficulty Level: Easy | Mostly Flat
Few visitors take this trail. It gives incredible views & ends where the glacier run-off is feeding the lake.
FIND MORE TRAILS AT THE LINK BELOW
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BUS CO.
MORAINE LAKE BUS CO.
Price: Starting @ $35 CAD
Facts: Local Company | Seasonal
We opted for the Moraine Lake w/1 hour at Lake Louise service. The buses were clean, well cared for, and offered large viewing windows. The driver was professional, yet friendly, and offered tons of tips & suggestions for the stops on our route.
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PARKS PASS
NATIONAL PARK PASS
Daily Price: $10.50 CAD Per Person
Discovery Annual Price: $145.25 Per Family
Moraine Lake is located in Banff National Park, which requires you to have a park pass to enter. We highly recommend the Discovery Pass if your trip to the area is a week or longer, or if you’re traveling with a group.