Lake Louise Dog-friendly Guide

A practical dog-friendly guide to visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Canmore.

Access rules meant we could not simply drive and park at both lakes, while the available public shuttle option did not work for travelling with Tilly.

Fairview Limousine solved the problem with a private dog-friendly trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, where early arrival gave us a little space before the crowds built.

Private shuttleFairview Limousine carried Tilly and a bus full of other well-behaved dogs.
Go earlyBoth lakes became significantly busier shortly after we arrived.
Extra trailsSide paths at both locations offered room for a longer walk.

Turquoise water

Dog-friendly attractions

Lake Louise-area mountain lakes and trails we explored with Tilly.

Attraction

Lake Louise

An iconic glacier-fed lake with a busy shoreline and a quieter side trail for stretching the walk.

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Attraction

Moraine Lake

An intensely turquoise mountain lake with a rocky viewpoint that became difficult as crowds increased.

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Getting to the lakes

Dog-friendly transportation

Transportation options we used when travelling to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with Tilly.

Shuttle

Fairview Limousine

A private dog-friendly shuttle that carried us from Canmore to both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

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