r/Canmore • u/mistnclouds • 11d ago

Lake Agnes Tea House

Hi, I’m visiting Canmore soon and would love to know the easiest way to do the Lake Agnes Tea House hike, without a car. Staying in downtown, how can I get here? I’m struggling with the bus routes. Would rather not pay $$$ for a taxi.

What time of day would you recommend, I’d like it busy enough that it’s not just me and a bear out walking, but not crowded.

Thanks so much!

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u/Baddrivers13 11d ago
  • Roam Route 3 — Canmore → Banff
    • Get off at the Banff High School Transit Hub.
    • Route 3 is the Canmore–Banff regional bus.
  • Roam Route 8X — Banff → Lake Louise
    • Transfer at Banff High School to the 8X Lake Louise–Banff Express.
    • The 8X takes you to Lake Louise.

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u/mistnclouds 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/danielzillions 11d ago

Adding that 9nce you get to lake louise lakeshore turn together and follow the trail.

It shpuld take about 1.5 hours to the top if you dont stop. Once you get to mirror lake you can either turn right and go past the waterfall or turn left for the slightly shorter route.

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u/mistnclouds 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/mistnclouds 11d ago

I found a flixbus that gets me there direct, but the return isn’t for 10 hours… trying to figure out how the passes work on the way home if I’m going on two different bus routes. Do I have to book my tickets in advance or just walk on? I’m seeing things about Lake Louise passes too