Lake Louise vs Sugarloaf
Comparing Lake Louise (AB) and Sugarloaf (ME) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$160
Online (advance)$145
Season pass—
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$79
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Lake Louise | Sugarloaf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $160 | $149 | Sugarloaf |
| Online (30+ days) | $145 | $79 | Sugarloaf |
| Season pass | — | — | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 240" | Lake Louise |
| Skiable acres | 4,200 | 1,293 | Lake Louise |
| Vertical drop | 3,251' | 2,820' | Lake Louise |
| Runs | 170 | 162 | Lake Louise |
| Lifts | 13 | 16 | Sugarloaf |
| Summit elevation | 8,645' | 4,237' | Lake Louise |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 20% | Lake Louise |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 48% | Sugarloaf |
| Average lift wait | — | 7 min | Sugarloaf |
The Match
Sugarloaf is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $145 entry). Lake Louise is significantly bigger (4,200 vs 1,293 acres). Lake Louise sees more snow (360" vs 240"). Both are on the Mountain Collective pass — same pass, same wallet.