Infrastructure[edit]
The hamlet is separated into two communities. The main community, referred to as The Village is at a lower elevation adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). It has a small shopping centre, Samson Mall, which includes a park visitor centre, grocery store, bakery, deli, grill, bar and sporting goods store. The ski area, Lake Louise Mountain Resort, is located across Highway 1. The second community is at a higher elevation and is centered on the Chateau Lake Louise, adjacent to Lake Louise.
The community is also located on Alberta Highway 1A, and just south of the Icefields Parkway.