Some of our Favourite Events of the Year
Colleague Events
PRIDE WEEK
June
As an inclusive community, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ colleagues every year by organizing a week of activities dedicated to providing information and creating a fun experience. This year we promoted diversity by hosting Pride discussion sessions, and themed hikes and movies nights.
HARVEST HOEDOWN
October
After a long summer at the lake, all colleagues are invited to unwind at the Brewster Barn for a full staff Hoedown. The night features live music, beef hips on pitch-forks and axe throwing. This barn party is something that you don’t want to miss. Get a sneak peek here.
HOLIDAY GALA
December
The Annual Holiday Gala is held in the Mount Temple Ballroom and is a beautiful evening of dinner and dancing with tons of great prizes and trips given away! It is a favourite night for colleagues to get dressed up and celebrate the holiday season. Star Colleague of the Year and Leader of the Year award winners are also announced, which adds to the excitement of the holiday gala.
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
One of the best celebrations at Lake Louise! Thousands of visitors come to our famous lakeshore to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Employees get to partake in all the fun, including the Polar Bear Dip.
Celebrated on July 1.
Hotel & Community Events
LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT SEASON ENDER
May
Say goodbye to winter in this all day outdoor event. Grab your skis, poles, and bathing suit (yes, that’s right!) and head over to the Lake Louise Ski Resort to celebrate the last day of the season with a barbeque, pond skimming contest and a full day of skiing in the spring sun.
POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
February
Nothing beats a game of shinny and Lake Louise offers the most picturesque pond hockey rink on Earth. Celebrate Canada’s game with two days of action packed hockey at The Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic. Teams compete 4 on 4 in 30 minute games, with additional championship games.
WORLD CUP OF SKIING
November
The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup is Canada’s premiere alpine ski race. The Lake Louise Ski Resort, nestled amongst the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, will host the only World Cup race held outside of Europe.
ICE MAGIC FESTIVAL
Hosted by the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, this 34 hour ice carving competition is the most anticipated spectacle of the Ice Magic Festival. Watch in amazement as Internationally renowned professional ice carvers work to sculpt towering one-of-a-kind works of art from imposing blocks of solid ice on the shores of Lake Louise. With each ice block weighing a daunting 300lbs, this exceptional art form involves grueling physical labour in a delicate balancing act with precision artistry.
Event is in January.