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 20 minutes west of Lake Louise in Field, British Columbia. Built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces, Emerald Lake 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 verandas, 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 Emerald Lake Lodge offers a true escape from the hectic pace of modern life. There are no televisions and there is 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.

Winter Specials

• Stay 6 nights, get the 7th night free. Valid April 20 - May 31/08, October 19 - November 30/08, January 1 - May 31/09 & October 18 - November 30/09.