How Close is Lake Louise to Moraine Lake?

Near Moraine Lake Lake, Banff Alberta

Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk

Walk on the Glass-Bottom Glacier Skywalk and tour the Athabasca Glacier in the Rugged Ice Explorer Vehicle from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

*Purchasing Icefield & Skywalk Tickets in Advance is Recommended. Book the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour Columbia Icefields Home

Moraine Lake Sunrise

Moraine Lake Sunrise and Lake Louise Earlybird Adventure
Guaranteed & expedited access to Moraine Lake, where your expert local guide will show you to the best locations to watch the sunrise hit the glaciers above The Valley of the Ten Peaks and the stunning turquoise Moraine Lake.
Book Moraine Lake Sunrise Earlybird Adventure

Near Moraine Lake in Banff

Banff Gondola Ride Admission

The Popular Banff Gondola provides visitors with an amazing scenic ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, offering panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies and the Bow Valley.

*Purchasing Gondola Tickets in Advance is Recommended. Book the Banff Gondola Banff Gondola Home

How Close is Lake Louise to Moraine Lake?

Moraine Lake is a stunning glacially-fed lake located in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.

How Close is Lake Louise to Moraine Lake?

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are two popular and stunningly beautiful mountain lakes located in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. They are relatively close to each other but require separate trips as they are situated in different areas within Banff National Park. The distance between the two lakes is around 14 kilometers (about 8.7 miles) via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Moraine Lake Road.

The driving time between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake is typically around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions. However, during peak tourist seasons, the roads can get quite busy, and parking at Moraine Lake can be limited due to its popularity. It's advisable to plan ahead, arrive early, and check for any travel advisories or road closures before your trip.

Moraine Lake Reviews

Must visit in Alberta - Frazer_W, Aug 2023

The natural beauty of both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake was immense. Definitely recommend the tour, Nicole was a great guide.

Awesome - Hayley_C, Jul 2023

Jeff did a really great job as our coach tour guide. He is quite polished in his delivery of his commentary. It was easy to enjoy our coach to Lake Louise and Moraine.

Great tour - Lake Louise & Moraine Lake - Janice_C, Jun 2023

Great tour! Our tour guide, Bobby, was excellent - and he was from our hometown - Knoxville, TN!! Small world!! Bobby was very informative, took pictures as requested & mingled with the passengers perfectly. Thanks again - oh, and the scenery & lakes were beautiful!! Pickup & droppff were seamless!

Must do! - Zain_A, Jun 2023

Amazing experience to be able to explore Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Oliver was a fantastic guide who shared some neat stories about the history and ecology of the area.