You made it.

Rich history.
Commanding views.
Restful spaces.

To visit The Lodge is to temporarily suspend time. There are no obligations or expectations. No emails, phone calls or notifications. There is only wide, vast, wondrous nature — the hush of snow-dusted mountains and the impossibly peaceful surface of Bow Lake. 

The home base for your national park and Rocky Mountain adventures, The Lodge itself is a historical wonder. From the distinct red roof to newly updated interiors, its thoughtful touches and restful spaces wick away the stresses of everyday life.

EVENTS at THE LODGE

There is so much to look forward to this summer/fall.

We have a few exciting things happening at The Lodge for the summer/fall 2025 season. From our Grand Opening, to the launch of a custom whisky, and weekly interpretative talks, we have something for everyone!

SUMMER / FALL 2025

June 1st - October 10th
(open everyday)

WINTER 2025

January 30th - April 7th
(open Thursday to Monday)

If you’d like to chat with our team about your booking, our phone lines and email are available Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST. You may make your booking online or connect with us.

Nestled on the shore of breathtaking Bow Lake, the iconic red roof of The Lodge has punctuated Alberta’s world-class natural scenery since 1922.

Today, a group of new owners committed to the preservation of the property’s history and the surrounding environment have come together to refurbish the recognizable structure to its former glory, with attention to modern sustainability practises and deep respect for the history of the land itself.

Welcome to
our home.

Dine with us in The Lodge’s
historic Elkhorn Dining Room

Dinner reservations are available with at least 24 hours notice during both our Winter and Summer/Fall 2025 seasons. Dinner is a set-menu, 4 course single seating beginning at 6:30 P.M.

Book a spot at our dinner table.

With us for the afternoon?

Bow Lake is an extraordinary spot for a day visit. Take in the vast, natural beauty on one of the surrounding world-class hiking trails, discover local art in our gallery, and when your feet need a rest, stop in for a light snack, a coffee or a beer at our Café.

Café & Gallery is currently open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The Hanging Glacier Café is open for the Winter 2025 season, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 30th and April 7th, 2025.

Check out our offerings on Google at The Hanging Glacier Café or visit the Café instagram page @hangingglaciercafe.

Winter is an extraordinary time to visit The Lodge. Ski, snowshoe and take in the expansive, classically Canadian landscape.

Here's what a few of our guests are saying about their stay at The Lodge at Bow Lake:

  • "Phenomenal stop. We stayed three nights and were fed exquisitely. They had packed lunches options in addition to a breakfast and excellent dinner. The room was immaculate and the staff were unbelievably friendly and welcoming. Sarah, Nico, Bruce, Nicola, and Mike went above and beyond with help at the lodge but also getting us tickets for Lakes Moraine and Louise with Fairview limousines. Everything was outstanding."

    - Kim

  • "This was by far the best part of our entire trip to Banff. Being on the lake is great as mornings/evenings there was hardly anyone there. The lodge has been completely updated with amazing views of the lake and mountains. The staff was incredible and the food was so good. Your stay includes three meals each day (lunch is packed for you to take with you) along with tea/snacks in the afternoon making it so easy when planning your day. The location is super central to anything you are looking to do as well. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay on their next trip."

    - Steve

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