Post Hotel

Lake Louise


This stately hotel with old-world charm and tranquil shaded gardens began as a ski lodge in the 1940s. Rooms are generally plush, though the less expensive ones overlook the parking lot. Better yet, spoil yourself with one of the fireplace-equipped riverside cabins for two, or splurge on the larger Pipestone Cabin or Watson House, suitable for an entire family.


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1. Lake Louise Summer Gondola

1.38 MILES

For a bird’s-eye view of the Lake Louise area – and a good chance of spotting grizzly bears on the avalanche slopes – climb aboard the Lake Louise Gondola…

2. Lake Louise

2.17 MILES

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3. Morant's Curve Viewpoint

2.98 MILES

Evoking oohs, ahs and countless shutter clicks from every traveler who passes near, this pullover and viewpoint on the Bow Valley Pkwy/Hwy 1A sits at a…

4. Moraine Lake

7.22 MILES

The spectacular, deep teal waters of Moraine Lake are one of Banff National Park’s most iconic sights. The lake’s rugged and remote setting…

5. Kicking Horse Pass & Spiral Tunnels

9.53 MILES

The historic Kicking Horse Pass between Banff and Yoho National Parks is one of the most important passes in the Canadian Rockies. It was discovered in…

6. Lower Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint

9.65 MILES

Canada's marvel of railway engineering, the so-called 'spiral tunnels,' can be viewed from this pull-out on the Yoho Valley Rd.

7. Upper Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint

10.43 MILES

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8. Banff National Park

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