Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise Village · Alberta · Canada
991m
Vertical Drop
145
Runs
10
Lifts
1,700 ha
Skiable Area
360 cm
Avg Snowfall
Nov 2025 – May 2026
Season
Nearby towns
Where workers live near Lake Louise Ski Resort
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Lake Louise Village
0km awayA tiny hamlet in Banff National Park — little more than the Fairmont Chateau, a few hotels, and a gas station. Most workers live in staff housing here or commute from Banff (45min). The scenery is jaw-dropping.
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Banff
57km awayA stunning national park town in the Canadian Rockies. Base for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. One of the world's most beautiful mountain towns with incredible wildlife and scenery.
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About
Set in Banff National Park with views of the iconic Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is one of the most scenic ski resorts in the world. Part of the SkiBig3 with Sunshine and Norquay.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,637m
Base
1,645m
Vertical Drop
991m
Lift Breakdown
1
Gondolas
6
Chairlifts
3
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
600–1,000
Main Employers
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies)
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Parks Canada
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- Working Holiday Visa (IEC). Fairmont offers LMIA-backed permits.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring begins August. Hotel positions fill earliest.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $350–$500/week
- Public Transport
- Free Roam bus between Lake Louise and Banff. SkiBig3 shuttle.
Staff Perks
- Free or discounted season pass
- SkiBig3 access
- Staff meal discounts
- Staff housing
- Pro deals
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Lodge of the Ten Peaks base lodge. Banff (45min) has the real nightlife.
- Healthcare
- Lake Louise Medical Clinic. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital (45min).
- Shops & Services
- Small Lake Louise village. Banff and Canmore for full services.
- International Community
- Very international — Fairmont employs many international workers.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Lake Louise Village
0 km awayA tiny hamlet in Banff National Park — little more than the Fairmont Chateau, a few hotels, and a gas station. Most workers live in staff housing here or commute from Banff (45min). The scenery is jaw-dropping.
Banff
57 km awayA stunning national park town in the Canadian Rockies. Base for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt Norquay. One of the world's most beautiful mountain towns with incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Nov 2025 – May 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -18°C to -5°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 5% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 360 cm/yr
Location
51.4414°N, -116.1525°W
Nearest town: Lake Louise Village