Lake Louise Summer Gondola

Starting/Finishing point: take the Lake Louise summer gondola to get to the top, you have the option to ride a gondola or a chairlift up

Leave No Trace Information: Keep on trails, road, & durable surfaces, pack out what you pack in

Views & Scenery: views of lake louise, wildflowers in summer, larches in fall

Hikes from top: Ptarmigan Viewpoint & Pika Loop (4km, 290m), Ptarmigan viewpoint (2.4km, 278m),  Kicking Horse Track (2.7km, 178m)

Stay nearby at one of these lodges 

Also have lots of options for meals at different restaurants

In Winter:

The Lake Louise Ski Resort offers world-class slopes and breathtaking mountain views while catering to both beginners and seasoned skiers. I would say it has the best skiing in Banff, just make sure to check the conditions before hitting the slopes.