SUMMER TRAIL RIDES
Riding the Heritage Trails at Lake Louise, saddle up and discover the beauty and mountain splendour with one of our Summer Trail Rides.
An extraordinary combination of nature and human history has created the glory that is Lake Louise. Wild. Beautiful. Unforgettable. In the world’s imagination this is Canada. Through Brewster’s Lake Louise Stables today’s visitors can re-live the experiences of the original visitors to Lake Louise that has enchanted visitors for generations.
Even the inexperienced can climb on the back of a gentle horse in the mountains and within minutes, feel the winds of western history blowing through Banff National Park’s high alpine meadows, pristine lakes, fabulous peaks, and rare larch forests.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Banff National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and experience the breathtaking mountain panoramas that promise a deep sense of peace and tranquillity.
Our daily trail rides will take you away to legendary locations such as the awe-inspiring Plain of Six Glaciers, Paradise Valley, the Giant Steps waterfall, and the famed Lake Agnes Tea House.
For those yearning for an even deeper connection with the wilderness, our custom backcountry horseback riding tours ride along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains bordering Banff National Park, along the Ghost River Natural area and near the southern tip of Lake Minnewanka and Black Rock Mountain.
Whether you're looking for a day trip or a ten-day tent camp adventure, we’ll craft the perfect expedition for your group. Your veteran guide with over 50 years of experience, navigating backcountry trips through Banff National Park and the Ghost area, will take you on an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Choose Your Adventure
Destination Lake Head
Trip Information
Our destination ride travels along the northwest edge of Lake Louise through a century-old sub-alpine forest of spruce and fir trees. As we travel to the end of the lake, Mount Fairview can be seen to the east, with Mount Victoria to the south.
The emerald colour of the lake can be seen through the trees as your ride progresses. At the end of the lake, our final destination, you can look back to view the Chateau Lake Louise and snap a few photos.
Departure Times: 10:00 am, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
$175.00 Per Person – Approximately 1.5 - 2 Hour Ride
Lake Agnes Tea House
Trip Information
Known as one of the most popular trails in the Canadian Rockies, our Lake Agnes teahouse ride will climb to an elevation of 7,000 feet to a tarn nestled in a valley high above Lake Louise. This historic mountain teahouse, named after the wife of Canada’s first Prime Minister, was originally built in 1901 as a base for the Swiss mountaineers, and then rebuilt in 1981.
The trail follows Lake Louise's tree line through a large growth of subalpine forest rich with spruce and fir trees. You’ll see Lake Louise below and the lower level of Fairview Mountain. As the trail climbs steadily to your teahouse destination, you will soon view the base of Big Beehive Mountain and Mirror Lake. Mirror Lake is often referred to as “the goat’s looking glass,” as mountain goats still populate this area.
Climbing above Mirror Lake, the massive peaks of Mount St. Piran, Mount Aberdeen, and Mount Temple's glacial peaks will all come into view. At 11,500 feet high, Mount Temple is the third-highest peak in Banff National Park.
Departure Times: 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
$220.00 Per Person – Approximately 3 Hour Ride
Plain of Six Glaciers
Trip Information
The mountain trail ride to the Plain of Six Glaciers is a continuation of the trail that takes you to the end of Lake Louise. We travel to the base of Victoria Glacier where you can view numerous breathtaking glacial fields as well as Mount Victoria.
The trail travels beneath spectacular rock faces, through sub-alpine forest, and across large avalanche paths along the slopes of Mount Whyte. Next, we’ll travel to a viewpoint where the ‘Plain’ can be observed. This is a long glacier at the base of the lower Victoria Glacier.
From horseback, you can view six other glaciers: Lower Victoria, Upper Victoria, Aberdeen, Lefroy, Upper Lefroy, and Popes. The splendour of Lake Louise was created by the flow of these glaciers millions of years ago.
On the last leg of your trip, your guide will take you to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse, built in 1924, at 7,000 feet as a base for Swiss Guide mountaineers. This trail gives you grand views of Lake Louise and the lower valley floor as you descend in elevation.
Departure Times: 1:00 pm
$285.00 Per Person – Approximately 4 Hour Ride
Teahouses typically open July 1st.
Full Day Expedition
Trip Information
The all-day ride to Paradise Valley departs Brewster Lake Louise Stables at 9:00 a.m. and travels along the east side of Mount Fairview.
You’ll ride through an alpine forest and gradually climb through a tree line forest of Larch. Larch trees grow only at tree line and normally only about 7,000 feet. The needles on these trees turn a golden yellow in the fall or late summer. As we approach Temple Mountain, we turn onto the trail to Lake Annette, where we have our lunch stop. We then continue travelling past the Giant Steps Waterfall before heading back.
Once your guide takes you above the tree line, you’ll have a spectacular view of the massive Wenkchemna Peaks, or the "Valley of Ten Peaks". Wenkchemna is a Stoney First Nation word that means ‘ten’. The high alpine meadows you traverse are filled with mountain wildflowers, as well as a small group of little lakes called Minnestimma Lakes, another Stoney word that refers to “sleeping waters”.
This is an amazing high alpine ride and a special place in the Canadian Rockies.
Viewing: Paradise Valley, Giant Steps, Lake Annette, Horseshoe Lakes & Glacier
Departure Times: 9:00 am
$395.00 Per Person– Approximately 7 Hour Ride
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE LONGEST DAY RIDE AT OUR LAKE LOUISE STABLES. IT IS SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE TO EXPERIENCED RIDERS ONLY. A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH IS INCLUDED.
Highline Full Day
Trip Information
Travel to both Lake Agnes and Plain of Six Glacier Tea Houses along the Highline Trail: A ride that travels to Mirror Lake, just below Lake Agnes, and cuts across to the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail.
The higher elevation portion of the Highline Trail is an excellent trail through lush green and aromatic forest.
Departure Times: 9:00 am
$355.00 Per Person – Approximately 6 Hour Ride
Teahouses typically open July 1st.
Riding Requirements
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us at Brewster Adventures.
All riders must be at least 52"(132 cm) tall and 8 years old. The maximum weight limit is 230 lbs (104 kg). Riding helmets are offered to all individuals and are mandatory for those under 18 years old.
Before departing on horseback riding trips, all guests must sign an indemnity waiver. All waivers must be witnessed by a Brewster Mountain Pack Trains employee and require your complete mailing address and signature. For guests under 18, a parent and/or guardian will also be required to sign the waiver.
Additional Trip Information
Hourly trips are available at $90/person (based on availability).
Schedules vary daily and are subject to change (applicable to all rides).
There is no opportunity to gallop as the terrain is often steep and heavily treed, with many ups and downs. All rides are at a walking pace.
Rates do not include a 5% Goods and Services Tax.
Location & Parking
Brewster Lake Louise Stables is located at 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta.
We are located a few minutes walk from the public parking lots and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. All rides leave from our stables in Lake Louise. Be prepared to show reservation confirmation to any parking authorities for access to Lake Louise. Free parking available at our barn location.
