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
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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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We 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, 2022I’ve been in Banff for 7 years and have been to most of the location on the loop 100s of times so I was a bit sceptical of the idea… read more but I have to say it was fantastic. The open top and tall bus provides a unique vantage point that made me appreciate every stop along the way. The guide was great and informative. Would recommend even if you thought you’ve already seen Banff from all the angles.
June 22, 2022Hoped 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 -
Everything from the bus and staff were next level. If looking for a great and unique ride to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, highly recommend. If taking a shuttle to… read more the lakes, use these guys and avoid the chaos of the other providers. Flexible schedule and open top bus combine to make this an awesome experience.
July 15, 2022Such an enjoyable day see and smelling the sights to and from the lakes. Such friendly service as well. Would book again no doubt.
August 12, 2022WOWBANFF 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, 2022Just 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
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Both staff where great. Very friendly and even gave tips on other spots to check out. We ended running late getting to the Park n ride. Emailed and said that.… read more Had a quick response that we had be moved to another time which was great. Was alot of fun on the bus and great experience with the open top. Highly recommend using Wow Banff. We will again.
August 28, 2022 -
Hoped 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 7, 2021 -
We 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 -
By far the worst service I’ve ever paid for. Wow Banff not only left a group of 15 people including kids and seniors waiting to be picked up for the… read more rest of the tour, but after several attempts of contacting the company, they where extremely rude and blamed the group of 15 people of lying and not being on time, which is totally false. At the end, we didn’t received a refund and only mistreatment. Honestly, I was just traveling with my family for one day, so it was a misfortune not only the money lost but the time. It’s OK to make mistakes, but please own it and provide a solution. Lots of room to improve, hopefully the company will recognize at some point what they did and make it right, but at this point I would not recommend this service to anyone! Very dissatisfied. Additionally, there are other options to go to both lakes (Louise and Moraine) cheaper and with wayyyyyy more respectful staff.
August 9, 2022 -
I spent 35 minutes in the bus instead of the lake because they decide to wait until more customers show up, to make more money. So at the lake Moraine,… read more the stop was 30 minutes. We went up at the rock pile and spent 5-7 minutes there, got back and that was all. I felt I was cheated, mind that it cost 3 times more that the regular bus.
July 4, 2022 -
We had bought Parks Canada shuttle tickets to both Moraine and Lake Louise. Things are extremely busy up there and couldn’t get tickets until 3:00pm. We noticed WowBanff had departures… read more at 10:00am and after seeing their bus and hearing about how it worked, we decided to buy tickets – on top of the ones we had just bought from PC. Really happy we did. The open top double decker provided an awesome experience for seeing the mountains and wildlife. Totally worth the $25.
July 18, 2022