Book everything you can in advance, from tickets and gear to lessons. Come early, too—this is a popular spot.

You can sometimes find deals by checking the resort’s website for early-bird or low-season specials.

You might’ve seen photos of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the castle-like hotel on Lake Louise’s shores. That’s the resort’s lodging.

If you’re not staying at Lake Louise, certain Banff-area hotels offer shuttles to the resort.