Where to stop

Best places to stop between Calgary Airport (YYC) and Lake Louise

The Trans-Canada Highway 1 drive runs about 125 miles and 2 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 72 of 125

   1. Canmore, AB

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 53 miles left to Lake Louise.

   Hotels in CanmoreWhere to stay in Canmore

2. Mile 86 of 125

   2. Banff, AB

   The last big stop before Lake Louise, 39 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in BanffWhere to stay in Banff

Sights worth the detour

• First Rockies views past Canmore
• Banff Avenue and the Banff Gondola
• Lake Louise and Moraine Lake at sunrise

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost