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Over $200
M
Emerald Lake Lodge
(250/343-6321 or 800/663-6336,
www.crmr.com
,
from $345 s
or d) is a gracious, luxury-class accommodation along the southern shore of one of the Ca-
nadian Rockies' most magnificent lakes. The original lodge was built in 1902 in the same
tradition as the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Banff Springs—as a play-
ground for wealthy railway travelers. No original buildings remain (although the original
framework is used in the main building); instead guests lap up the luxury of richly decor-
ated duplex-style units and freestanding cabins. Each spacious unit is outfitted in a heritage
theme and has a wood-burning fireplace, private balcony, luxurious bathroom, comfort-
able bed topped by a plush duvet, and in-room coffee. Other lodge amenities include a hot
tub and sauna, swimming pool, restaurant, lounge, and café. Guests can also go horseback
riding, or go boating and fishing on Emerald Lake.
Comprising upscale cabins set alongside the Kicking Horse River,
M
Cathedral
Mountain Lodge
(250/343-6442 or 866/619-6442,
www.cathedralmountain.com
, mid-
May-Sept., $289-389 s or d) lies one kilometer (0.6 mile) along Yoho Valley Road from
the TransCanada Highway. In recent years, the original cabins have been replaced by fancy
log chalets, with modern amenities and plenty of space to spread out. Each has a log bed
topped by a down duvet, stone fireplace, bathroom with soaker tub and bathrobes, and
private deck. Rates include a continental breakfast and naturalist program. Within a magni-
ficent timber-frame building in the center of the complex is a stylish restaurant and lounge.
June-early Oct.) is a special experience, and one that draws familiar faces year after year.
On a practical level, it allows hikers not equipped for overnight camping the opportun-
ity to explore one of the finest hiking destinations in all the Canadian Rockies at their
leisure. The 15 one-bedroom cabins, each with a private bathroom, are spread around the
lakeshore, while within the main lodge are eight rooms, most of which are twins and share
bathrooms. Rates of $460 s, $595 d for a room in the main lodge (shared bathrooms) and
$860-865 d for a cabin include all meals, taxes, gratuities, and transportation. As the lodge
is located 13 kilometers (eight miles) from Highway 1, guests arrive by a shuttle bus that
departs from a parking lot three kilometers (1.9 miles) west of the Continental Divide and
15 kilometers (nine miles) east of Field. Between February and April, the eight rooms in
the main lodge are available for cross-country skiers for $337.50 per person, inclusive of
meals and ski tours.
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