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Rich history.
Commanding views.
Restful spaces.

To visit The Lodge is to temporarily suspend time. Life’s obligations and expectations are paused. 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 updated interiors, its thoughtful touches and restful spaces wick away the stresses of everyday life.

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 owners committed to the preservation of the property’s history and the surrounding environment have refurbished the recognizable structure to its former glory, with attention to modern sustainability practises and deep respect for the history of the land itself.

Surrounded by Rocky peaks and lush evergreen forests, a stay at The Lodge is a tranquil retreat year-round.

The Lodge is open for you seven months of the year:

SUMMER / FALL

June 1st to mid-October (open every day)

Winter

End of January to early April (open Thursday to Monday)

Wake up to the smell of fir trees and fresh mountain air, knowing a gourmet fireside breakfast awaits you.

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. MT. You may make your booking online or connect with us.

For those moments when one night away is all you need, enjoy an exclusive escape to relaxation.

Limited one-night bookings now available for summer/fall 2025.


We have a minimum two-night stay policy so you can truly appreciate the wonders of Bow Lake. If you find yourself short on time, we open a select few single-night stays for the summer and fall seasons beginning on April 15th. These are limited, so please check our booking calendar for availability.

To guarantee your spot at The Lodge, we recommend booking early.

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 Legend of the Rockies fireside series to our weekly interpretative talks, we have something for everyone!

Welcome home for dinner.

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

Treat yourself to an elevated alpine experience at Bow Lake. Overnight guests enjoy exclusive priority for our nightly four-course dinner at 6:30 PM, featuring locally sourced ingredients in an intimate, historic setting.

Limited seating is available for those wishing to join us just for dinner. Day visitors with a 24-hour advance reservation are welcome.

Book a spot at our dinner table.

An intimate mountain lodge experience away from the crowds.

With only a few rooms, The Lodge offers an intimate experience where heritage charm meets contemporary comfort. Cozy lounges with crackling fireplaces and timeless interiors filled with curated historic touches create a space that feels personal and private.

When you are here, it feels exclusively yours.

Visiting Bow Lake for the day?

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 and when your feet need a rest, stop in for a light snack, a coffee or a beer at Provision Co.

Provision Co. is open seven days a week.

Provision Co. is open for the Summer/Fall 2025 season May 26th, 2025 to October 10th, 2025, 9 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week.

Check out our offerings at Provision Co. or visit their Instagram page @the.provision.co.

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

  • “I don't think it's possible to have a bad experience at this lodge, even if you tried! The staff were helpful and accommodating. The rooms were perfect. The food was beyond our expectations. The view from the lodge and the lake itself is just the icing on the cake. We only stayed the one night, but ended up with an experience that will always be fondly remembered!”

    - Kevin

  • “A great stay in a special location. The staff bring hospitality to a new level. Would return in a flash.”

    - Nathaniel

  • "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

  • "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

  • "My daughter and I have just returned from a two night stay at The Lodge At Bow Lake. It is an absolute gem. The attention to customer service and design/comfort is excellent. I am a local who has stayed in many of the hotels in the area and this is one of the absolute finest. The food was outstanding. The vacation from wifi was also a treat. I look forward to returning!!!"

    - Sandy

  • "What an amazing spot! It was such a treat to step away from the pace of day to day life and enjoy a weekend at the lodge. The location and ambiance was impossible to beat and the staff were sure we felt at home for our entire stay. There was not a single part of our stay that was less than wonderful including the rooms, staff, other guests and food - 10/10 on everything!"

    - Caron

  • “We stayed two nights at the lodge and had an amazing time. The food was delicious, staff were friendly and very helpful and the rooms were lovely. We did a ton of XC skiing and had a great time. The staff were very helpful in suggesting places to ski. I'm looking forward to our next visit.”

    - Colleen