The rustic Emerald Lake Lodge in British Columbia was built in 1902 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Yoho National Park, just 25 miles west of Lake Louise, is known for its hiking and cross-country ski trails. The Lodge has a complimentary shuttle bus to the Lake Louise Ski Area in the winter. Excellent heli-skiing is available at Purcell Heli-Skiing. Fossil hunters come from around the world to visit the Burgess Shale on Mt. Burgess. If you get tired after all the outdoor adventures, you can always sit in the lodge's hot tub and watch the Northern Lights.

Each of the 85 guest rooms are housed in alpine cabins which surround the main lodge building. All rooms are equipped with wood burning fireplaces, private bath, telephones and a coffee maker. Mt. Burgess Dining Room offers hearty Rocky Mountain Cuisine. The impressive log structure of Cilantro on the Lake is a popular dining spot in summer and a meeting facility in the winter. The Kicking Horse Lounge is great for drinks any evening and tea is served on the verandah in the summer. The lodge is 10 kilometers off of the Trans Canada Highway and a 2.5 hour drive from Calgary. (800-663-6336, 403-410-7417).

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