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Sightseeing in Lake Louise & Banff National Park!

Located in Banff National Park, the Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift, Gondola & Interpretive Centre offers a unique opportunity to dine in the beautiful Lodge of Ten Peaks, ascend to an awe-inspiring viewpoint, and to learn why we are the Home of the Grizzly Bear.

The Lake Louise Gondola

All lift and gondola visits begin with a pre-ride Visitor Welcome orientation. This brief presentation will ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, while enlightening guests about our unique surrounding here in Banff National Park.

Guests enjoy a relaxing 14 - minute ride, with the choice of a four passenger open chair or fully enclosed gondola, to an elevation of 2088 m / 6850 ft. Incredible views of the majestic Rocky Mountain, wildflowers, natural springs and maybe even some wildlife are highlights of the ride.

Wildlife Interpretation Centre

In 2004, the Banff Heritage Tourism Corporation awarded our education programs as the Best Heritage Product or Service offered in the Bow Valley area. These award-winning programs are offered regularly each day.

Complimentary theatre style programs are offered throughout the day. Topics include Grizzly Bears and natural history of the area.

A 45 minute walk is offered on the upper mountain throughout the day. Participating in walks gives a broader view and understanding of this incredible area. There is an additional charge for this offering and space is limited.

Dining at Lake Louise

The Lake Louise Gondola offers a breakfast and lunch buffet, with seating room for 400 in our buffet dining areas. For those who prefer something straight off the grill, our general cafeteria breakfast and lunch menus are sure to please.

Groups buffet & Plate Service dinners are also available. Please contact our group services department for more information.

Our large parking lot provides abundant motor coach parking space in front of the Lodge of Ten Peaks.

Grizzly Bear & Animal Sightings

Frequent animal sightings, including grizzly bears, occur almost daily at the Lake Louise Gondola! Some of the animal you may see during your visit include; Grizzly bears, black & brown bears, cougars, lynx, mountain goats, wolves, elk, mule & whitetail deer, moose, big horn sheep, wolverines, and many others.

We started keeping a grizzly bear & animal sightings calendar in 2009 to indicate the days visitors reported major animal sightings. We will be updating a 2011 calendar starting May 14, 2011 (opening day!) to October 2nd (close). Click to see the calendars.

Grizzly Bear Sightings

The Lake Louise gondola is one of the best places on earth to see wild grizzly bears in their natural environment. With almost daily sightings, many of our quests are treated to this rare and awesome spectacle of nature.

Click here to view our Grizzly Bear & Wildlife Sightings Calendar.

Lodge of the Ten Peaks

This award-winning lodge is a beautiful venue for conventions, receptions or any special event! Click below for more information

Disabled Traveler's Accessibility Info

It is our goal to assist individuals with disabilities to access, and enjoy all features, and facilities at the Lake Louise Gondola. Please see what we offer.

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