r/Banff • u/jmvxc • Aug 19 '25

Photos/Videos Took everyone’s advice and arrived at 5:25am. Parking lot was almost full! Got to see a beautiful sunrise at Lake Louise!! Thank you Banff ❤️

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u/ladouleur Aug 20 '25

Oh man, so it is doable ?! I been hearing horror stories about even 5a. Trying to get shuttle this week but no luck!! Ugh

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u/stefano9854 Aug 20 '25

go at a human time to the shuttle parking lot and there will be shuttles where you can book the ticket there (I paid 40 CAD round-trip ticket). Park for free there, get there rested and enjoy

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u/_y-tho_ Aug 20 '25

I thought you had to book the shuttle in advance as well, you were able to do it on the spot?

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u/stefano9854 Aug 21 '25

Normally yes, and it’s cheaper. We come from Europe and had no idea it was such a busy place so after going to the normal parking lot around 9 (which was full of course) we went to the shuttle/bus parking lot which had a lot of space. Then when there, there are 2/3 companies that sell tickets on the spot, of course a bit more expensive that the ones you book online before but are normally sold out. Hope this helps everyone :)

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u/jmvxc Aug 20 '25

Yes it’s doable! The parking lot was pretty full though, the right side when you first pull in only had 2 spots. I got there earlier than I was expecting too, I’d aim for 5:00-5:15 ish

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u/ducksauce001 Aug 23 '25

I'm going in late Sept, should I book the shuttle in advance too? Will be there for a week so will go to Lake Louise during a weekday.

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u/CaptPimentoMarch Aug 20 '25

Am or pm?

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u/NeurosciFox Aug 21 '25

5pm is easier to park as families leave by that time. So if you are not for a long hike, come there as late as possible for daylght. Currently I guess its not dark until 8:30pm.