6-Day Banff & Lake Louise Itinerary

By Style & Destinations

Day 1 | Arrive in Calgary & Lake Louise

• Arrive in Calgary and pick up your rental car.

• Stop for lunch at Cafe Karak (great halal option).

• Drive to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (about 2 hours).

• Check in and explore the hotel.

• Dinner at Louiza.

Day 2 | Lake Louise Adventure

• Hike to Lake Agnes Tea House.

• Continue to Little Beehive or Big Beehive for incredible panoramic views.

• Enjoy lunch at the Tea House (they do take credit card now).

• Spend the afternoon canoeing on Lake Louise.

• Dinner at Alpine Social.

Day 3 | Moraine Lake Sunrise & Waterfalls

• Take the sunrise shuttle to Moraine Lake.

• Relax back at the hotel after the early morning.

• Visit Takakkaw Falls.

• Stop at Johnston Canyon and hike to the Lower Falls (continue to the Upper Falls if time allows).

• Dinner at Blackswift Bistro.

• Keep an eye out for wildlife—we spotted a moose on the drive back!

Day 4 | Banff & Gondola

• Ziplining at Golden Skybridge.

• Drive to Banff and check into your hotel.

• Ride the Banff Gondola before sunset.

• Dinner at Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen.

Day 5 | Horseback Riding & Exploring Banff

• Breakfast in downtown Banff.

• Horseback riding tour through the Canadian Rockies.

• Lunch at Zyka (excellent halal Indian food).

• Spend the afternoon exploring Banff's shops and cafés.

• Dinner at The Balkan (highly recommend the halal Greek dishes). Pro-tip: make sure you go on a night that has the live entertainment.

Day 6 | Lake Minnewanka & Farewell

• Cruise on Lake Minnewanka.

• Stop at the Norquay Lookout for incredible mountain views (we saw prairie dogs, elk and a bear!).

• Relax in the rooftop hot tubs.

• Dinner at Farm & Fire.

• End your trip with a sunset walk to Bow Falls before heading home.

Reservations to Book in Advance:

 ✔ Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
✔ Moraine Lake Sunrise Shuttle
✔ Banff Gondola
✔ Horseback Riding Tour
✔ Lake Minnewanka Cruise
✔ Farm & Fire Dinner