Banff: Lake Louise Canoe Tour & Moraine Lake | Skip-the-Line
Overview
At Lake Louise, our guests skip the long canoe-rental line everyone else waits in. Renting a canoe at the boathouse can mean an hour or more in the public queue, but through a special arrangement with the boathouse, you don't. If you'd like to paddle the famous turquoise water beneath the Victoria Glacier, the canoe is an optional add-on you rent and pay for at the boathouse, and we get you on the water quickly.
It's the highlight of a full day across three of the Canadian Rockies' most iconic lakes. You'll visit Emerald Lake in the morning, stop for lunch at Lake Louise Village (own expense), take in the Lake Louise shoreline, then travel past the Valley of the Ten Peaks to Moraine Lake. Personal vehicles aren't allowed at Moraine, so we handle access for you, with no shuttle reservation needed.
Expect a full day of roughly 9 to 10 hours in a small group of up to 14, with roundtrip transport, a local guide, and all park permits and parking handled.
What's Included
- All national park access, parking, and permits handled in advance
- Roundtrip transportation with pickup and drop-off in the Banff and Canmore area
- Small group (max 14 guests)
- Moraine Lake access fully arranged
- Skip-the-line boathouse access at Lake Louise through our arrangement with the boathouse
- Guided sightseeing at Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake
- Professional local guide for the full day
- Canoe rental at Lake Louise is NOT included. Canoeing is optional
- Lunch at Lake Louise Village
- Other food and beverages (we recommend bringing water and snacks)
- Travel insurance or personal coverage
- Gratuities for your guide (optional, but always appreciated for great service)
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All national park access, parking, and permits handled in advance.
- Roundtrip transportation with pickup and drop-off in the Banff and Canmore area.
- Small group (max 14 guests).
- Moraine Lake access fully arranged.
- Skip-the-line boathouse access at Lake Louise through our arrangement with the boathouse.
- Guided sightseeing at Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake.
- Professional local guide for the full day.
- Canoe rental at Lake Louise is NOT included. Canoeing is optional.
- Lunch at Lake Louise Village.
- Other food and beverages (we recommend bringing water and snacks).
- Travel insurance or personal coverage.
- Gratuities for your guide (optional, but always appreciated for great service).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff: Lake Louise Canoe Tour & Moraine Lake | Skip-the-Line is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff: Lake Louise Canoe Tour & Moraine Lake | Skip-the-Line will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All national park access, parking, and permits handled in advance
- Roundtrip transportation with pickup and drop-off in the Banff and Canmore area
- Small group (max 14 guests)
- Moraine Lake access fully arranged
- Skip-the-line boathouse access at Lake Louise through our arrangement with the boathouse
- Guided sightseeing at Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake
- Professional local guide for the full day
- Canoe rental at Lake Louise is NOT included. Canoeing is optional
- Lunch at Lake Louise Village
- Other food and beverages (we recommend bringing water and snacks)
- Travel insurance or personal coverage
- Gratuities for your guide (optional, but always appreciated for great service)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
