The community outdoor ice rink in Lake Louise, Alberta, is temporarily closed as of March 20, 2026, after warm temperatures caused water to pool on the surface. Local officials made the decision to shut down the facility to ensure the safety of skaters until conditions improve.
According to the Lake Louise Sport and Recreation Centre, the pooling water has made the ice unskatable for the public. While the skating season in the area typically lasts from mid-December until mid-April, the facility depends heavily on daily weather and ice conditions.
Residents and families who use the rink are being asked to check for updates from the recreation centre before heading out to the village facility. This closure specifically affects the local community skating rink and is separate from the rink maintained on the lake by the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Recreation officials will continue to monitor the weather and the ice surface to determine when it is safe to reopen. The centre will provide further news on the status of the rink as temperatures change in the coming days.
