About ACC Hostels
The ACC operates two mountain hostels — the Canmore Alpine Hostel and the HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre — offering frontcountry accommodation near hiking and skiing.
The ACC operates two mountain hostels providing accessible frontcountry accommodation in the Canadian Rockies. Both are open to anyone — ACC membership is not required.
Canmore Alpine Hostel
- Location: Canmore, Alberta — a short drive from town
- Capacity: 31 people
- Rooms: Shared dorms and private cabins with mountain views
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, communal spaces; non-smoking facility
- Booking: canmorealpinehostel.ca
The Canmore Alpine Hostel is well suited to school groups, family reunions, athletic teams, retreats, corporate outings, and weddings.
HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre
- Location: Lake Louise, Alberta — close to Banff National Park skiing
- Capacity: 50 people
- Rooms: Shared dorms, private rooms, and family loft rooms
- Amenities: Licensed restaurant (Bill Peyto's Cafe), kitchen facilities, kids' play area, bonfire nights
- Booking: hihostels.ca
Group bookings
Both hostels can host larger groups. For group enquiries, contact groups@alpineclubofcanada.ca.