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 24 hours prior to departure time 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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Absolutely stunning scenery, exceptional customer service and an innovative business! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the double-decker open air bus.
August 21, 2021Great host and driver. Easy on and off. Cheaper than other tours especially with large family or groups.
Perfect for families with children.
30 min, and three hour… read more time slots work great.
Highly recommend
October 10, 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 -
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, 2021The host (Andrew) and our driver were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed hearing about the area and the community. A really interesting way to see Banff and surrounding area.
July 12, 2021Everything 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, 2022 -
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 28, 2021Absolutely stunning scenery, exceptional customer service and an innovative business! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the double-decker open air bus.
August 21, 2021WOWBANFF 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
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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 -
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 -
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 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, 2021 -
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 -
What 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 experienced.
We’ve been visiting the Rockies for many many years and this was such a unique and breath taking way to see all the amazing views There is an app available that gives lots of great information and historical facts about the Rockies and Banff.
My kids absolutely loved the experience. They loved waving to everyone down on the ground , and the smiles never stopped.
We did the two hour tour due to a time restriction for us but we will be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to be dropped off and picked up next time. We did get some rain but there were ponchos and umbrellas available.The tickets also included a free signature drink at the Rimrock Resort.
Andrew ,the man behind the idea was great. He was very friendly and made himself available to answer any questions and share information. I was also amazed at how any could drive a double decker on some of the roads and the switch backs up to Norquay but Pierre the driver did an absolute fantastic job, keeping the ride smooth.
I would highly recommend this open top double decker bus for sightseeing and for getting from one location to the next.
July 5, 2021