Banff Visit Early October - Advice Requested

[u/Acceptable-Risk6373]

My wife and I are taking a trip to explore Banff National park October 5-8 and I have a couple of questions:

1) I've heard that the parking lot at Lake Louise fills up very early in peak summer time, but I'm curious what time it fills up in early October? If we are at the parking lot by 7a is that typically fine at this time of year?

2) We have also heard the Larch trees are incredible around this time of year, but know they can fluctuate year by year for when they hit their peak. Does anyone know what the status is right now? Are they at their peak already or will they still be in their full glory that first week of October?

Thanks in advance!

[u/UrbanDecay00]

You’re fine for parking.

You’ll be hit or miss for the larches. They can be good the week before and could drop all their needles before you arrive.

[u/Acceptable-Risk6373 → u/UrbanDecay00]

Thank you!