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Overview
The lodge is located adjacent to Banff National Park in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, just a three hour drive from the Calgary International Airport. During the winter the lodge is only accessible by helicopter or skiing. A spectacular helicopter flight from a site west of Canmore brings you to this historic log lodge on the Great Divide. There are also options to ski 17 miles (28 km) to the lodge while your gear is flown in by helicopter.
Assiniboine Provincial Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Assiniboine itself (11,844 feet/ 3,610 meters) is Canada’s "Matterhorn" located in a spectacular wilderness setting. Cross country ski or snowshoe in one of British Columbia’s most unique wilderness parks. We offer unique and personalized guided skiing experiences. The terrain at Assiniboine is suitable for both beginner and expert skiers of all ages. The guided interpretive programs combine participation and camaraderie with environmental education. The lodge’s guides are trained and supervised by a certified U.I.A.G.M professional mountain guide. The lodge’s historical programs present Canadian mountain traditions and the cultural history of the area.
Enjoy the swish of cross-country skis on the trail, breaking the silence of crisp winter days. The alpine basin where the lodge is located is surrounded by peaks which are ideal for cross country ski touring and telemarking. The snow pack can range from 2-3 meters (6-9 feet). It is not unusual to ski in powder snow in mid-April! We have beginner introductory tours which are designed for skiers who are interested in a slower-paced day. The advanced group does an extensive day tour which often includes telemark terrain. Instruction on technique is provided by the leaders. Avalanche transceivers and climbing skins are provided for guests at no charge. Telemark rental equipment is available at the lodge (skis, boots and poles). Assiniboine Provincial Park has excellent terrain for snowshoeing. Snowshoes are available at the lodge.
Accommodation
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1928, the lodge is rustic and comfortable with space for thirty guests per night. The lodge is situated at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2,180 meters). The main lodge is a Norwegian-style log building decorated with hand painted doors and unique elkhide furniture. Six cozy lodge rooms sleeping two people each are located above the propane and coal-heated living room. Three outhouses are located near the main lodge as well as a sauna/shower house facility with a separate shower for men and women. The bedrooms are lit by twelve-volt electric lights.
There are six one-room log guest cabins adjacent to the lodge. There are four private cabins for two people, and two shared cabins that can accommodate three to five people each. The cabins have propane heat and lights. Outhouse facilities and the sauna/shower house are close by.
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