Emerald Lake Lodge

Introduction:

Charmingly Canadian. Very professional, with a quiet and subtle feel that you are totally at home here. Comfortable, elegant and with a pleasing informality, the lodge exudes a warmth that makes you never want to leave. Fine dining is a highlight to look forward to and wine lovers will be delighted with the cellar. The romantic setting is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries and Rocky Mountain weddings. Emerald Lake Lodge has a history dating from a grand era when transcontinental railroad pioneers brought the first trains west. Built in 1902 the lodge today lies in Yoho National Park amidst a gentle wilderness setting surrounded by mountains. Timber built, the main lodge features a massive stone fireplace, dining room, quiet reading areas and upstairs the vintage billiards room. Bar originated from a turn of the century Klondike saloon in Dawson City.

Location & Getting There:

25 miles west of Lake Louise on Trans Canada Highway. Well positioned for day trips to Banff and Lake Louise. Golden is reached in 45 minutes and a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts where jet boat and hiking routes are accessed.

Take the Trans Canada Highway 1 heading West towards Field and Golden BC. The turnoff to Emerald Lake Lodge is located 1 km on the highway past Field, BC. Follow the road for 6 km until you see the lodge.  Note that the lodge is located in Canadian National parks. You must purchase a park pass!

Amenities:

Built of timber and featuring a massive stone fireplace, the main Lodge is the focal point containing dining room, quiet reading and sitting areas plus classic billiards room upstairs. The bar features an original backdrop from a turn of the century Klondike saloon in Dawson City.

Accommodation:

Deluxe accommodation is in 24 newly built cabin-style buildings positioned along the lake shore. All rooms have private baths, balconies and wood burning fireplaces with complimentary firewood. Amenities include feather duvets and pillows, telephones, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers and alarm clocks. All guest rooms are non-smoking.

Superior rooms have either one queen-size bed, or two double beds with sitting area and fireplace plus balcony. Superior rooms with a king-size bed also have a guaranteed lake view and small refrigerator.

Deluxe rooms: one queen-size bed, spacious sitting area with a double pull out sofa, fireplace and private balcony overlooking the lake.

Executive rooms are available in two configurations: studios or one bedroom suites. Rooms have one queen-size bed, spacious sitting area with double pull out sofa in front of the fireplace. Private wrap around balcony overlooks the lake.