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Emerald Lake Lodge

Emerald Lake Lodge
Emerald Lake Lodge
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.

Accommodations

A respect for the past characterizes the accommodations at Emerald Lake Lodge. Dotting the 13-acre peninsula are 24 cabin-style buildings (accommodating up to 200 guests), newly built to reflect the traditional architecture of the Lodge. Rooms have private baths, balconies and wood burning fieldstone fireplaces, which are stocked daily with complimentary firewood. Room amenities include feather duvets and pillows, telephones, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, alarm clocks and internet access available for rooms.

All guestrooms and the main lodge are non-smoking.

Superior Room: Superior rooms have one queen-size bed, one king-size bed or two double beds, a sitting area in front of the fireplace and a private balcony.

Deluxe Room: Deluxe rooms have one king-size bed, a spacious sitting area with a double pull out sofa in front of the fireplace and a private balcony overlooking the lake.

Executive Room: 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 half wrap around balcony overlooking the lake.

Point Cabin: The Lodge's most exclusive suite. It has a master bedroom with king-size bed, French doors lead to a spacious living area with a double pull out sofa. Room offers one and a half bathrooms including a whirlpool bath, a dining area with refrigerator, wrap around balcony and the premier view of Emerald Lake.

How to Get Here

The three lodges of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (Deer Lodge, Emerald Lake Lodge, Buffalo Mountain Lodge) are located in Canadian National parks. Anyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is $7.00 per day for 1 adult, $14 per day for a family or group, or $89.00 a year for a family or group.

Emerald Lake Lodge and Conference Centre is located approximately 200 km (125 miles) from Calgary, Alberta. To reach the lodge from Calgary, leave via 16th Avenue heading west. This route turns into the Trans Canada Highway #1 - which you follow directly to Field, British Columbia. Two km (1 mile) past the town of Field you will approach a turn-off clearly marked for Emerald Lake. The lodge is located 8 km (5 miles) down this road.

Please park your vehicle in the overnight parking lot where we will send a shuttle bus to drive you and your party to the Main Lodge.

Contact Emerald Lake Lodge

MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 10
Field, British Columbia
Canada
V0A 1G0

Phone: 250.343.6321
Fax: 250.343.6724
Toll Free: 1.800.663.6336