This fall Parks Canada is serving up a plethora of things to do at the fourth annual Lake Louise Fall Festival in Banff National Park, including hiking opportunities, photography and interpretive guided hikes with yoga.

New this year, Parks Canada will offer a free shuttle service from the Lake Louise overflow parking lot to Moraine Lake on September 21, 22, 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors requiring disabled access to Moraine Lake will be allowed to drive in their own vehicles.

The Lake Louise overflow parking lot is located 50 km west of Banff and 5.5 km east of Lake Louise on the Trans-Canada Highway. Signage will be in place on the highway flagging the location of the overflow parking lot for visitors interested in using this service.

The Lake Louise Fall Festival celebrates the rich colours of the mountains, with golden larch trees providing the main highlight. Within a two-week period in September, the larches turn a spectacular yellow-gold. When set against a backdrop of pristine glaciers, alpine lakes, and high mountain peaks, the abundant larch forests make for an absolutely unforgettable fall experience.

While out and about in the park, be sure to submit your photos of fall colours and mountain activities for a chance to win great prizes provided by Parks Canada and Banff Photography.

To avoid larger crowds, Parks Canada recommends alternate locations to view golden larch colours, including:

–  Banff National Park: Arnica Lake, Boulder Pass or Taylor Lake;

–  Kootenay National Park: Floe Lake and other stops along the Rockwall.

For more details on the shuttle service, festival events and activities and this year’s photography contest, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/bnp-fallfestival

Photo by Julie Champagne/Parks Canada

Parks Canada

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