Events at The Lodge
Guests of The Lodge have so much to look forward to during their stay, including seasonal special events and activities.
Monday, October 5, 2026
An evening with musicians Robbie Bankes + Hans Mikkel Melhus
DATE:
Monday, October 5, 2026
TIME:
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE:
The Elkhorn Dining Room at The Lodge at Bow Lake
COST:
Free for guests staying at The Lodge
$130/person* including a four-course dinner + concert
There is nothing quite like listening to live music while enjoying spectacular views of the Rockies.
Enjoy a delicious, chef-prepared meal while Canadian folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Bankes and Norwegian musician and multi-instrumentalist Hans Mikkel Melbus share their musical talents.
For overnight guests of The Lodge, this special evening is included as part of your stay. Not staying with us? A limited number of dinner reservations are available for $130 per person*.
Book your stay or reserve your seat for the evening.
*Wine, beer and a selection of specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
The Lodge has a firm no-tipping policy that reflects our commitment to fair wages.
About the artists
Robbie and Hans met while studying traditional music in the Norwegian mountains at the University of Telemark. They play original songs and the fiddle music of Canada and Scandinavia with a sound and roots that are ancient and modern at once. They have played together for over a decade in streets, houses and halls across northern Europe and Canada. In their solo careers, Hans leads one of Norway's most promising folk rock bands, Mikkel Rev and is an in-demand fiddle player and session musician in the Norwegian music scene. Robbie sings and writes songs under his own name, Robbie Bankes, and farms in BC's Columbia Valley.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Alberta Whisky tasting at The Lodge
DATE:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
TIME:
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE:
The Lodge at Bow Lake
COST:
Free for guests staying at The Lodge
$130/person* including a four-course dinner + whisky tasting
The new Alberta Whisky Act classifies any Canadian Whisky fully made in Alberta with a minimum of 65% Alberta grain, and that's exactly what Bridgeland Distillery's unique Alberta Whiskies consist of!
On Thursday, October 8, Philip Terka from Bridgeland Distillery will take guests on a journey of tasting notes, flavours, and aromas of a few of their Alberta Whiskies (AKA: Taber corn whisky).
Following the tasting, The Lodge’s Chef Scott Ruegg will prepare a seasonal four-course dinner designed to complement the evening.
For overnight guests of The Lodge, this special experience is included as part of your stay. Not staying with us? A limited number of event reservations are available for $130 per person.
Book your stay or reserve your seat for the evening.
*Wine, beer and a selection of specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
The Lodge has a firm no-tipping policy that reflects our commitment to fair wages.
About the whiskies featured in this tasting
Taber Corn Whisky - Bridgeland Distillery’s original expression. At 43% ABV and 3 years old, in New American Charred Oak casks, the original leans into sweeter notes like peaches and caramel.
Taber Corn Whisky 101 - This is the older, higher-proof brother of the original. 101 proof, as the name indicates (50.5% ABV), and an additional year or two in barrels have made this version bolder and more char/smoke forward. The fruity notes are still present but may take an additional second of searching, or a couple drops of water.
Taber Corn Whisky Double Barrel - This is a single barrel release of Bridgeland Distillery’s Taber Corn Whisky part of what they call their "Artisan Collection.” Only 396 bottles were ever produced, and they’ve kindly kept a case back for this tasting. Aged for 5 years, first in New American Oak and then additionally in New French Limousin Oak, this one comes in at a whopping 59.7% ABV. The French oak influence gives it a solid backbone of tannin and spice for their classic Taber Whisky to really grab onto. It’s phenomenal at its current proof; however, a little water wouldn't hurt for those not ready to sip 59.7%.
EVERY THURSDAY summer/fall 2026
Interpretive Thursdays
at The Lodge
DATE:
Every Thursday (summer/fall 2026)
TIME:
4:00 PM
WHERE:
Jimmy’s Living Room at The Lodge
COST:
Free for guests staying at The Lodge
All spring, summer, and fall, guests of The Lodge can enjoy interpretive talks with Lake Louise Legend Joel Hagen from Great Divide Nature Interpretation to learn about the area's flora and fauna.
Joel is a Master Guide who studied biology at Simon Fraser University and has called Banff National Park home for over three decades. If you have an interest in learning more about the history and unique natural aspects surrounding The Lodge and Bow Lake, an hour with Joel is the perfect accompaniment to your time here.
Interpretive talks take place every Thursday at 4:00 PM in The Lodge. Meet Joel and get ready for an interactive, entertaining time!
