Emerald Lake Lodge is a romantic getaway nestled in the Canadian Rockies. It is located between the stately mountains of Yoho National Park, just outside of Field, British Columbia. You won’t find skyscrapers or light pollution here, just the majestic Rockies.
The drive to Emerald Lake Lodge from Calgary airport (YYC) took about 2 hours. There is no parking at the lodge, overnight guests have to take a shuttle that is over 1/2 mile from the lodges.
The resort is a cluster of cabins, along with the main lodge and other outbuildings. I haven’t felt so far away from civility since visiting the Australian Outback in my teens. Emerald Lake Lodge is just the place to get away from the cares and affairs of day-to-day life!
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Room
Our room was a king bed lake view. I was a little nervous after reading some of the reviews online, but overall I was quite happy with the room. The king bed was comfortable and the bedding was luxe. The in-room wood-burning fireplace was romantic.
The lake view balcony would have been much better served in warmer weather but added to the value. We talked about how if we were here in summer we’d probably just sit on the deck all day. There are no TVs or wifi in the room. (The room also had earplugs in its amenity kit so – so yeah, you can imagine). 😉
The cabins are not individual spaces. Unfortunately, there was an occupied room above us.
Yes, the outside of the cottages and some of the landscaping and decking could have been improved (which is what you’ll find lots of on TripAdvisor). Absolutely. However, I’d say you are paying for the seclusion and service- not perfection. The weather here is harsh, ?o I can see why the cabins don’t look perfect.
Dining at Emerald Lake Lodge
The main lodge at Emerald Lake houses Kicking Horse Lounge and the Mount Burgess dining room. After arrival, we had dinner in the Kicking Horse lounge. The serving sizes were large and the food was tasty. My husband had the bison burger and really enjoyed it. There is a full bar service.
A breakfast buffet takes place in the Mount Burgess dining room. It is not included in the cost. We decided to just order our items off of the menu.
I did think things were a little pricey, BUT understanding the views and the serenity, you see why they can charge top dollar (think $4 for a cup of coffee! We’re not in Ohio anymore, Toto).
There’s also Cilantro on the Lake, which was not open during our stay.
Out and about
There are numerous hiking possibilities throughout the resort and Yoho National Park. The Natural Bridge area is just a short drive away. The grounds also have a fitness center and outdoor hot tub. The view from the hot tub isn’t too shabby:
In reality, if I could do my honeymoon over again (i.e. if I could have afforded this at age 20, lol), then this is where I would come. Secluded. Romantic. Inspiring. The fog made it a little swoon-worthy. Men, bring your ladyhere, she will LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN.
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xo
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What time of year did you stay here? My fianc? and I want to stay in banff National Park for our honeymoon and would be there in the end of September but we are a little concerned about what the weather will be like.
Hi Jamie,
We visited around the 10th of October. The locals made it sound like it’s early to mid-October when the weather seems to change. The one plus is the crowds are lower in the shoulder season. Hope you get to go- it’s such a dreamy destination! ~Leah