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.

Just 25 minutes west, by car, from Lake Louise, this luxury retreat offers gracious rooms with wood burning fireplaces, duvets and balconies; a superb dining room known for its Rocky Mountain Cuisine; and, outdoor hot tub. Courtesy shuttle from hotel to Lake Louise Mountain Resort.T o 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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.