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Moraine Lake Lodge
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada · Independent · High Luxury
Arthur Erickson designed the only lodge on Moraine Lake, low wood and stone against the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Parks Canada closed the access road to private cars, so overnight guests get near-private hours on the most photographed lake in the Rockies. Seasonal cabins, often 1,500 CAD and up.
- 33 rooms
- Opened 1991
- Neighborhood: Moraine Lake
- Architect: Arthur Erickson
About Moraine Lake Lodge
- The only lodge on Moraine Lake.
- Canadian architect Arthur Erickson designed it to sit low against the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
- Parks Canada closed the access road to personal vehicles, so overnight guests get near-private lake hours.
- High-season rates often 1,500 CAD and up.
- Seasonal, generally early June through early October, at 1,884 metres.
History
Moraine Lake Lodge is the only lodging on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Arthur Erickson designed the low wood-and-stone lodge so the Valley of the Ten Peaks stays in the windows. The Capilano Group operates 33 seasonal cabins, typically early June to early October. After Parks Canada closed the access road to private vehicles, staying overnight became the way to reach the lake without the day-visitor shuttle crush, at rates often 1,500 CAD and up.
Restaurants and bars
- Walter Wilcox Dining Room — Restaurant · Seasonal ingredients and regional flavours
Experiences
- Paddle Moraine Lake — Take a canoe onto the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake to see the Valley of the Ten Peaks from the lake; complimentary canoeing is included with a stay.
- Guided hiking — Complimentary interpretive guided hikes led by the in-house Naturalist, offered seven days per week.
- Hiking near Moraine Lake — Iconic hiking trails, viewpoints and wildlife viewing in the Canadian Rockies around the lodge.
- Lake Louise day trips — Day trips to Lake Louise, surrounded by hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails; about 20 minutes from the lodge.
- Johnston Canyon visit — Visit to Johnston Canyon, a dramatic canyon carved into limestone bedrock; 45 minutes from the lodge.
- Banff day trip — The township of Banff, a world-famous mountain town, is 1 hour from the lodge.
Amenities
- Custom-made log furniture
- Private balcony with lake and Tower of Babel views
- River rock wood-burning fireplace
- Beautiful antique Canadian décor
- Private bathroom with large shower
- L'Occitane bath amenities
- Complimentary canoeing with stay
- Access to Moraine Lake Road
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