Events at The Lodge
Guests of The Lodge have so much to look forward to during their stay, including seasonal special events and activities.
SUMMER / FALL 2025
We have an exciting season planned at The Lodge.
Explore what we have programmed for the summer and fall below.
Legends of the Rockies featuring Scott Ward, former warden of Banff National Park
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The Lodge at Bow Lake proudly presents our Legends of the Rockies Series, featuring fireside chats with some of the Rocky Mountains’ most interesting characters. Join us for a series of lively evenings this summer, where we’ll gather around the fireplace after dinner to hear some of the fascinating stories from many of the well-known folks around the Bow Valley.
The August installment of our Legends Series takes place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and features Scott Ward, Banff National Park warden for over 30 years, and you can bet he has some stories for us!
Not only will Scott be entertaining us with his Rocky Mountain tales, but did we mention he’s a member of the musical group The Wardens and has agreed to grace us with a few tunes? No doubt, this will make for an unforgettable evening.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
DATE:
Doors open at 6:00 PM; dinner at 6:30 PM; fireside chat + music at 8:00 PM
TIME:
The Elkhorn Dining Room at The Lodge at Bow Lake
WHERE:
Admission is free for guests of The Lodge; $150 + GST / person for non-guests* (admission includes a four-course dinner + access to the fireside chat)
COST:
Reservations are required for those not staying at The Lodge. Email info@lodgeatbowlake.com to reserve.
If you’re staying the night with us, reservations are not required.
(*alcohol available for purchase)
Cancellation policy: A 50% refund will be issued up to 48 hours in advance of the event. After 48 hours, the ticket is non-refundable.
About Scott Ward
A national park warden for over 30 years in Banff National Park, Scott's music stems from a life lived in the deep wilderness of the Canadian Rockies as a horseman, search-and-rescue dog handler and technical alpine specialist.
Evoking the haunting fingerstyle guitar of Gordon Lightfoot with the mystique and presence of Ian Tyson, Scott's music embodies Canadian authenticity.
Scott was awarded the Governor General's Award for Exemplary Service as a Peace Officer.
Legends of the Rockies featuring Leanne Allison, a legendary storyteller and award-winning filmmaker
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The Lodge at Bow Lake proudly presents our Legends of the Rockies Series, featuring fireside chats with some of the Rocky Mountains’ most interesting characters. Join us for a series of lively evenings this summer, where we’ll gather around the fireplace after dinner to hear some of the fascinating stories from many of the well-known folks around the Bow Valley.
Our fall edition of the Legends Series takes place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, and features Leanne Allison, an impeccable storyteller and award-winning filmmaker. Leanne Allison will share some of the incredible tales from her career making wildlife films, and treat us to a screening of her latest film, a cinematic poem titled “Losing Blue.”
Thursday, September 18, 2025
DATE:
Doors open at 6:00 PM; dinner at 6:30 PM; fireside chat + film screening at 8:00 PM
TIME:
The Elkhorn Dining Room at The Lodge at Bow Lake
WHERE:
Admission is free for guests of The Lodge; $150 + GST / person for non-guests* (admission includes a four-course dinner + access to the fireside chat)
COST:
Reservations are required for those not staying at The Lodge. Email info@lodgeatbowlake.com to reserve.
If you’re staying the night with us, reservations are not required.
(*alcohol available for purchase)
Cancellation policy: A 50% refund will be issued up to 48 hours in advance of the event. After 48 hours, the ticket is non-refundable.
About Leanne Allison
Leanne Allison is a filmmaker based in Canmore, Alberta, known for her award-winning feature-length documentaries, 'Being Caribou' and 'Finding Farley'. Both these films are based on long wilderness journeys in remote parts of Canada that continue to shape her work today. She is the co-creator of the National Film Board interactive documentary Bear 71, which is widely considered a seminal piece in the world of interactive media. Her most recent film, ‘Living with Wildlife,’ is about how people in the Bow Valley of Alberta have learned to live with grizzly bears and other wildlife. It is featured on the National Geographic short film showcase and is touring festivals around the world. Her track record shows her ability to move between media to tell powerful stories that make an impact.
Interpretive Thursdays at The Lodge
TIME:
3:30 PM
WHERE:
Jimmy’s Living Room at The Lodge
June 1 - October 11, 2025, Every Thursday
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Free for guests staying at The Lodge
COST:
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 3:30 PM in The Lodge. Meet Joel and get ready for an interactive, entertaining time!
