Lake Louise Guide

Whitehorn Bistro

Whitehorn Bistro offers something you can’t get anywhere else–fine dining with a backdrop of the entire Canadian Rockies. Located at the top of the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola, it’s a dining experience that’s as much about the view as it is about the food.

The Experience

This is dining with a view that’s impossible to beat. You’re sitting at 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) above sea level, surrounded by mountain peaks, with Lake Louise and the surrounding valleys spread out below you.

What You Get

  • Incredible Views: Panoramic mountain views that are absolutely stunning
  • Quality Dining: Good food that complements the incredible setting
  • Unique Experience: Dining at elevation with mountain views
  • Accessible Luxury: Fine dining that’s accessible via gondola
  • Seasonal Menus: Dishes that change with the seasons
  • Memorable Experience: The kind of meal you’ll never forget

The Menu

The menu focuses on quality dishes that complement the incredible setting. Expect seasonal ingredients and dishes that are designed to enhance rather than compete with the view.

Best For

  • Special occasions and romantic meals
  • Visitors who want a unique dining experience
  • Anyone who appreciates incredible mountain views
  • Those looking for accessible fine dining
  • Photography enthusiasts who want to dine with a view

The Reality Check

This is about the experience as much as the food. The views are absolutely incredible, and the food is good, but you’re paying for the unique setting and experience.

Booking Tips

  • Book gondola tickets in advance
  • Consider timing your visit for the best light
  • Ask about seasonal menu changes
  • Great for special occasions

A personal note: I work as a bus driver for the Lake Louise Ski Resort in their transportation department. The views from Whitehorn Bistro are absolutely incredible–there’s nothing quite like dining with the entire Canadian Rockies spread out below you. The opinions and advice here are entirely my own.

Whitehorn Bistro is perfect for visitors who want a truly unique dining experience. It’s the kind of meal where the view is as important as the food, and the result is an unforgettable experience that perfectly captures the magic of Lake Louise.

Location: Top of Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola Website: Whitehorn Bistro