Emerald Lake Lodge

Canada's Secluded Romantic Mountain Getaway

Yesterday's travellers were adventurers in search of the extraordinary. They came by rail and horse-drawn coach to a summer retreat on the shores of exquisite Emerald Lake. Legendary guide Tom Wilson first discovered Emerald Lake in 1882 during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The CPR built the original guest lodge in 1902. By the mid-1920s the lodge had been expanded and road improvements made it possible to reach the resort by car.

Since then, the Canadian Government has permitted no additional development. Now the area remains one of Canada's most outstanding year-round accessible wilderness settings. Following extensive renovations in 1986, Emerald Lake Lodge re-opened as an exclusive year-round vacation and business destination. The historic Lodge remains the heart of the resort, which is located in Yoho National Park, just 25 miles west of Lake Louise.

Built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces, the Lodge includes a formal dining room, quiet reading and sitting rooms, conference facilities and a games room. The lounge is enhanced by an oak bar salvaged from an 1890's Yukon saloon. From upper or lower large verandahs, the visions nature presents are as fresh and breath-taking as ever. As in the past, Emerald Lake proudly welcomes those in search of the extraordinary.

The historical lodge offers a true escape from the hectic pace of modern life.

There are no televisions and no internet access in any of the rooms, and no mobile phone reception in the entire area of Yoho National Park. There is a television, as well as internet access, in the Games Room in the main lodge.

Emerald Lake Lodge is happy to offer a limited number of "pet friendly" accommodations. Additional charges apply. For more information about restrictions and availability, please contact our central reservations team at 1-800-663-6336.

We are pleased to offer you an experience that is both peaceful and invigorating. While our location is remote, our facilities lack for none of the conveniences, although we have opted to furnish our guest rooms without TVs and radios. Our guests are appreciative for the peace and quiet.

Pat O'Connor

Features

• Our outdoor hot tub offers a dazzling view of Emerald Lake
• Gather around our firepit in the evening to truly appreciate the beauty and serenity of the area
• Our clubhouse and dry sauna are available for our guests to enjoy from 8:00am to 11:00pm daily
• Emerald Lake Lodge offers several dining options-in the summer, enjoy Cilantro on the Lake, and year-round, enjoy the authentic Rocky Mountain Cuisine in the Mount Burgess Dining Room. For a more casual option all day, relax in the Kicking Horse Lounge
• Guided hikes are offered at the lodge throughout the summer, weather permitting.

Emerald Lake Lodge has achieved a three key rating in the Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

"3 Green Keys recognizes a hotel that has made significant advances towards protecting the environment. Strong environmental programs which identify impact and the implementation of best management practices, training programs, and engineering solutions, have benefited the environment and the local community."

Location

Emerald Lake Lodge is located 20 minutes West of Lake Louise in Yoho National Park (2.5 hours from Calgary International Airport).

Take the Trans Canada Highway heading West towards Field and Golden BC. The turnoff to Emerald Lake Lodge is located 1km on the highway past Field, BC. Follow the road for 6km until you see a sign that says "Overnight Guest Parking". Turn left into the parking lot. In the parking lot is a cabin. Use the telephone in the cabin to call the front desk to have the shuttle pick you up and bring you to the main lodge.

For transportation from Calgary to the mountains, and around the mountain areas, contact Banff Transportation.

Directions, map, and more information.

• Emerald Lake Lodge will be closed for maintenance from 11am April 12, 2010 until April 23, 2010 at 4pm.
• The lodge will be closed for maintenance from 11am October 13, 2010, reopening at 4pm, November 17, 2010.