There is a very small town of the same name at the base of the mountain. Lake Louise is 186 KM (120 miles) west of Calgary, and 56 KM (36 miles) West of the town of Banff. Calgary International Airport [1] is a 2 hour drive to Lake Louise. There are several car rental agencies at the airport or you can book one of the many shuttles which drop off at hotels in Banff and Lake Louise.