OPEN TOP DOUBLE DECKER MORAINE & LAKE LOUISE EXPLORER TOUR BUS
Sightseeing Made Easy
Discover Banff National Park and the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Explore Banff National Park's Lakes
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise

Discover Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
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Moraine/ Lake Louise Open Top Explorer & Shuttle
Hop aboard an open top double decker to discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Snap photos of unparalleled scenery & immerse yourself in the Canadian Rockies.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air and embark on an exciting ride to beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Take in panoramic views and learn about the area from a local host, ready with fascinating stories and to answer any questions.
Amazing experiences to add to your trip
Lake Louise Gondola*
Canoe Rentals Available*
Canoe across tranquil water while surrounded by towering mountain peaks.
*Trip experiences available at checkout
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Stops | Departure Times | ||||||||
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Lake Louise Ski Resort | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00* | |
Lake Louise | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 01:30 | 02:30 | 03:30 | 04:30 |
Moraine Lake | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
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Banff to lake louise ski resort
Banff Lake Louise Shuttle
Need a way from Banff to Lake Louise? We got you covered! Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Bow Valley Parkway on your way to the Lake Louise Ski Resort. After arriving at the Lake Louise Ski Resort, board your open top double decker Explorer to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake.
our route
Bus Stops
Activities on our route
Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

Gondola Ride
Get a bird's eye view at Lake Louise Ski Resort

Canoeing
At Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

Hiking
Explore the Rocky Mountains

Mountain Tea
Recharge at Lake Agnes Tea House

Biking
Traverse exciting bike trails
Purchase your tickets
How It Works
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Information about Banff
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Information for our guests
Frequently Asked
Questions
From early June to early October.
The bus departs Lake Louise Ski Resort every hour between 8:00 am & 3:00 pm. A bus departs from Lake Louise to Moraine Lake every hour between 8:30 am & 4:30 pm and a bus departs from Moraine Lake back to the Lake Louise Ski Resort every hour between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm.
Bookings must be cancelled within 24 hours after the original date of purchase in order to receive a full refund.
Free parking is available at the Lake Louise Ski Resort which is the location of Parks Canada’s Park & Ride. All shuttles to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake leave from this location.
Yes, kids of any age are allowed. There are lots of fun and exciting things for kids to do and see while exploring Lake Louise!
Kids aged 2-5 are free.
Yes, tickets take effect at the time you board the bus. We ask for a date so we can gauge demand for each day. However, if you miss your selected date we cannot guarantee a spot on the bus.
The bus tour is suitable for any age or fitness level.
The upper deck is not wheelchair accessible. The lower deck (inside of the bus) is wheelchair accessible.
Tickets can be purchased at the bus however, seats sell fast. It is recommended you show up at least 30 minutes prior to your desired departure time or purchase tickets online.
Dogs are allowed however, with the exception of service dogs, all dogs must sit outside on the upper deck.
Lake Louise Weather Conditions
What to Expect
Please note that WowBanff Sightseeing operates in a mountain climate. While temperatures during our operating season are generally comfortable and ideal for an open-air tour, weather conditions can change quickly. Make sure to check the forecast before you ride and dress accordingly.
Average | May | June | July | August | September |
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Daily High(°C) | 14.2 | 18.7 | 22.1 | 21.6 | 16.1 |
Daily Low(°C) | 1.5 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 2.7 |
Daily High(°F) | 57 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 60 |
Daily Low(°F) | 34 | 41 | 45 | 44 | 38 |
Rainfall (mm) | 42.4 | 58.4 | 51.1 | 51.2 | 37.7 |
Snowfall (cm) | 17.1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Hours of Sun/Day | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.7 |
We recommend our guests bring an extra piece of clothing such as a light fleece/ windbreaker jacket.
As Reviewed On Tripadvisor
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I live in Banff (been here 16 years) and I was blown away by the views from the open top bus! I have skied or hiked many of the mountains… read more you can see from the Banff townsite and the view from the bus was a perspective I haven’t seen before. Highly recommend!
June 22, 2022What an amazing way to explore the Rockies. Me and my family were one of the first to experience this attraction and it did not disappoint. The views… read more of the Canadian Rockies while you breath the mountain air on this open top double decker bus is nothing I've ever
July 1, 2021I have always just driven through Banff and never taken the time to see what the surrounding countryside has to offer. I took the WOW Banff open top bus tour… read more and was amazed at how much I had missed out on over the years. We went down roads with spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains to lakes and waterfalls with more beautiful views. We were educated about the local history and terrain via the interpretive app (free Wi-Fi). I saw so much more from the top of the bus than I ever would have from a car. We stopped regularly for photo opportunities. All in all, worth every penny!! It is indeed WOW!!
June 2, 2022 -
Absolutely stunning scenery, exceptional customer service and an innovative business! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the double-decker open air bus.
August 21, 2021We are a group of five we found wowbanff to be extremely accommodating.The freedom of the open air bus was excellent the app is very easy to use and informative… read more in many different languages the information is well presented and informative
Andrew and Pierre obviously love Banff and it shows I would give the 6 stars out of 5 if I could
July 4, 2021Hoped on the double decker bus at Banff Train station and completed a full loop in the morning in early July. Entire family enjoyed the views and audio experience! Great… read more way to get around to Banff to visit the spectacular sites.
July 1, 2021 -
Had an amazing time on this sight seeing tour with Pierre and Andrew !! The top of the double decker ensured a never before seen vantage point of beautiful… read more Banff National Park and area.. I really enjoyed the informative commentary that was available and learned a lot about the area . Would highly recommend !!
July 4, 2021We had a tremendous experience, in the open top double decker bus!!
– Tremendous staff the driver was Francois and guide Andrew, both were very welcoming, knowledgeable individuals.
… read more /> – The busses were frequent, they take three full rounds in a day, so there is no chance of missing it, their schedule is posted right beside the driver’s seat, I just clicked the picture so we arrive at time on the bus stop.
August 18, 2022We thoroughly enjoyed the open air bus tour in and around Banff. It was a perfect blue sky day. Going up Mount Norquay was fabulous. Seeing the Banff… read more Springs Hotel from across from the Bow Falls was spectacular. All the scenery was just incredible! The conductor was especially nice and knowledgeable as well. Thank you WowBanff! I recommend this to everyone! …
July 1, 2021
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Just finished a 2 hour Banff loop with Wow. Totally amazing and so informative. The owner was on board with us. He and our driver were great.… read more Worth every penny. Highly recommend WOW.
July 1, 2021 -
There is a park and ride at Lake Louise. It works pretty well. Pre booking is recommended, and can be done on the web, although our booking disappeared without trace… read more first time. If you have made a booking, you dodge the first queue, and go straight to the next booth. Which is where it becomes interesting. We arrived 45 mins before our booked slot, but simply got a ticket for immediate use. And although our booking was for Lake Louise first, we could almost certainly have gone to Moraine Lake first, as the ticket we got was the same. Coming back late afternoon there was a long queue for the bus, and it was cold. They need to put on more buses at 4pm onwards, as the first bus filled before we could get on. But it does work.
September 30, 2022 -
WOWBANFF hop on hop off bus was simply terrific. Took the new service on July 9, 2021 at 9 am. Mount Norquay was spectacular as was the entire 2-hour trip.… read more Excellent driver. Been in Banff many times but this tour surpassed all taken before. Would also mention that the comfort of the bus and the view from the top deck made this a special outing. …
July 1, 2021 -
I had tremendous experience taking both the Banff tour with WowBanff as well as that to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. This is an independent little company which… read more provides an opportunity for many of us to see what the Canadian Rockies have to offer.
The staff is very cordial, multi-lingual and very accommodating. To be able to spend a few hours sightseeing on this double decker is a treat.
I wish them great success in the future and strongly encourage others to experience this new addition to tourism options in Banff National Park.
August 9, 2022 -
WOWBANFF hop on hop off bus was simply terrific. Took the new service on July 9, 2021 at 9 am. Mount Norquay was spectacular as was the entire 2-hour trip.… read more Excellent driver. Been in Banff many times but this tour surpassed all taken before. Would also mention that the comfort of the bus and the view from the top deck made this a special outing.
July 15, 2021 -
I have always just driven through Banff and never taken the time to see what the surrounding countryside has to offer. I took the WOW Banff open top bus tour… read more and was amazed at how much I had missed out on over the years. We went down roads with spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains to lakes and waterfalls with more beautiful views. We were educated about the local history and terrain via the interpretive app (free Wi-Fi). I saw so much more from the top of the bus than I ever would have from a car. We stopped regularly for photo opportunities. All in all, worth every penny!! It is indeed WOW!!
June 2, 2022 -
We paid at the park and ride spot and was told Al bus schedules would be postponed for 30 mins for that day. We ended up waiting for over 30… read more mins but the bus never showed up. Also no one ever answered the call . Terrible . We almost couldn’t get back cos shuttles from other companies were all full and there’s no taxi service in Banff. Totally ruined my experience in Banff.
July 12, 2022