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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$149Sugarloaf
Online (30+ days)$145$79Sugarloaf
Season passTied
Annual snowfall360"240"Lake Louise
Skiable acres4,2001,293Lake Louise
Vertical drop3,251'2,820'Lake Louise
Runs170162Lake Louise
Lifts1316Sugarloaf
Summit elevation8,645'4,237'Lake Louise
Beginner terrain25%20%Lake Louise
Advanced terrain30%48%Sugarloaf
Average lift wait7 minSugarloaf

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.