Tucked inside the HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre, Bill Peyto’s Café is a local favourite for travellers, hikers, and Lake Louise regulars. We serve up hearty, home-style meals made with quality ingredients and a big dose of mountain hospitality.
Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy the relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere that’s made Bill Peyto’s a staple in the Rockies for years.

Hours of operation

We are open 7:30 am to 9:30 pm every day. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis. We don’t take reservations or offer takeout.

Where to find us

We are located inside the HI Lake Louise hostel at 203 Village Road, Lake Louise, Alberta. 

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Look for the HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre sign and park in the lot beside the hostel. It can be a little tricky to spot us from the road, but follow the steps/ramp up to the patio and you'll find us right inside! Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to be staying at the hostel to enjoy a meal with us.

Groups at Bill Peyto's

Travelling with a crew? Bill Peyto’s welcomes group bookings of 30 people or more—perfect for tour groups, school trips, or friends exploring together. Choose from our special group menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner options—including vegetarian choices—designed to keep everyone fuelled for adventure. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance. 

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About Bill

Bill Peyto’s Café is named after one of Banff National Park's most famous and respected guides. Back at the turn of the 20th century, Bill caught a lynx, strapped it to his back and headed into the town of Banff, where he stopped by the nearest watering hole. Not one for company, Bill is said to have released his captive mountain cat into the bar. Not surprisingly, the place emptied, leaving Bill alone in peace. He enjoyed his drink, packed the lynx back up and continued on to present it to Norman Sanson, curator of the Banff Park Museum, who paid the hefty sum of $25 for the animal!

Today, Bill Peyto’s offers up grub to fuel adventures big and small, with full hot breakfasts, tasty appies and hearty entrées, plus a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We welcome both hostel guests and the general public. We just ask that you kindly leave your wild lynx at home.

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