Timed shuttle seats to the Lake Louise Lakeshore and Moraine Lake. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles all year. 40% of seats go on sale on launch day and the other 60% at 8 am MDT two days before each day.
Plan your Banff National Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
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How to get Moraine Lake Shuttle
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Moraine Lake Shuttle works
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
How to get a Moraine Lake Shuttle permit
- Type
- Day Use
- Location
- Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Group size
- Up to 10 people
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Moraine Lake Shuttle on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
In an emergency, call 911. When the operator answers, say you are in the backcountry of Banff National Park, have an emergency and need the Warden Service. With a satellite phone, call 1 403 762 4506. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.
How much a Moraine Lake Shuttle permit costs
Moraine Lake Shuttle permit fee: Adult CA$12.75, senior CA$6.00, youth CA$4.00 per seat, plus a CA$3.50 online reservation fee; park entry is separate.
Moraine Lake Shuttle FAQ
Do I need a reservation for the Moraine Lake shuttle?
Yes. The shuttle is reservation only, and Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles all year.
When do Moraine Lake shuttle reservations open?
In 2026 the launch was Wednesday, April 15 at 8 am Mountain time, with 40 percent of seats. The other 60 percent is released at 8 am Mountain time two days before each departure day. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 launch on October 29, 2026.
How much does the Moraine Lake shuttle cost?
Adult (18 to 64) CA$12.75, senior (65 and over) CA$6.00 and youth (17 and under) CA$4.00 per seat, plus a CA$3.50 online reservation fee. Park entry is separate.
How many seats can I book on the Moraine Lake shuttle?
Up to 10 seats per booking.
Can I get a Moraine Lake shuttle seat if they are sold out?
Seats are released again two days before each departure day, and a cancellation returns its seats. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.