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A miniature Lake Louise with turquoise water, glacier-topped mountains and a timber boat dock, and a capybara paddling a red canoe.

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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Lake Louise your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

Review your personal program.

We build it from presentations and journal modules for your specialty. Swap or remove sessions before you confirm.

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Check in once from your phone within 20 miles of the designated center. Study at your destination, then make the afternoon your own. See the Lake Louise check-in area.

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Sample 3-day conference in Lake Louise

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Mountain Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Credit options

Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Lake Louise

From a paddle on the lake and the walk up to the Lake Agnes Tea House to the shuttle ride to Moraine Lake, choose the Lake Louise that suits your time outside study.

Lake Louise village
Choose this area if you want to be near the visitor centre and the shuttle and transit connections. Parks Canada lists lodging, fuel, restaurants and information in the Lake Louise community.
Lake Louise campground
Parks Canada runs the Lake Louise campground in two sections, hard-sided for campers and RVs and soft-sided for tents, and says reservations are highly recommended. The soft-sided section is enclosed by an electric fence because of seasonal bear activity.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Lake Louise

High lakes begin to thaw in early June, summer days reach 20 to 25°C, and from November through March temperatures typically stay below freezing while ski season runs into May. Conferences are available all year.

Lake Louise after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Lake Louise time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: paddling a canoe on the lake in summer, hiking toward the Lake Agnes Tea House, or a shuttle trip to Moraine Lake. Leave time to get there. The tourism board says parking at the lake is extremely limited, and recommends booking a shuttle or tour in advance or using public transit.

Travel, accommodation and any admission are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the mountains are the setting you choose for it.

The lake, the village and the tea house trail

Lake Louise is known for the vivid turquoise of its water and the Victoria Glacier above it. The lake is 4 km from Lake Louise village, where the Lake Louise Visitor Centre is at Samson Mall, 201 Village Road, and Roam Route 8X runs daily all year. Parks Canada shuttles run daily from May to October.

The Lake Agnes Tea House trail is a moderate hike of 3.4 km each way with 385 m of elevation gain, starting at the upper lake parking area. The tea house is open from June to October and is closed the rest of the year; it does not accept card or digital payments. Summer is busy, so the tourism board recommends booking a shuttle or tour in advance.

Moraine Lake by shuttle

Moraine Lake is 14 km from Lake Louise. Personal vehicles are not permitted, but shuttles, public transit and guided tours are available, and the tourism board advises booking transport in advance. A short hike up the rockpile gives the usual view of the lake.

The lake is open from June to October and closed from November to May. In winter the road is track-set for cross-country skiing to the Ten Peaks viewpoint. If Moraine Lake is on your list, choose a day when you can leave in good time rather than relying on a spare hour after study.

The start of the Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway runs 232 km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper. Parks Canada lists Peyto Lake Viewpoint, Bow Lake, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls among its stops, and notes that the Lake Louise community has lodging, fuel, restaurants, charging stations and information.

Parks Canada describes the parkway as remote, with limited services and no cell coverage, and says weather and road conditions can change by the hour. Check 511 Alberta before you drive, and note that a park pass is required. For a study-week afternoon, a short drive and a viewpoint is a more realistic plan than the whole route.

Planning around crowds and park rules

Parks Canada says parking at popular destinations fills up quickly, and BanffNow provides real-time traffic and parking updates. The Parks Canada App offers navigation and self-guided tours. Check hours, seasonal closures and park pass requirements before you go.

In the park, respect area closures, dispose of all garbage and keep dogs on a leash. Parks Canada’s own reminder on that page is “Your actions matter!” The Banff Visitor Centre is at 224 Banff Avenue if you pass through town.

When to visit Lake Louise

Peak season runs from June through September, with July and August the warmest months. Higher trails stay snow-covered until late June, wildflowers peak from mid-July to mid-August, and alpine larch trees turn gold for a few weeks each September. High lakes such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake usually start to thaw in early June.

Winter is cold, with December to February lows often reaching −15°C or lower. Three ski resorts, including Ski Lake Louise, run from November into May. The quieter shoulder months are November and April to May.

Getting to Lake Louise and your study setting

Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the arrival point shown in this guide. Banff Lake Louise Tourism says shuttle buses run directly from the airport to Banff and Lake Louise, and puts the drive from the airport to Banff National Park at about 90 minutes, or 130 km.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Travel seasons
June–September · December–March
Arrival airport
Calgary International · YYC
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

Local guidance by Shift CME, with official sources and individual review dates below. Confirm opening hours, transport and admission directly before booking. The diorama is an illustration, not a venue or included attraction.

FAQ

How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

Where do I need to check in?

Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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