Assiniboine Lodge

โ›บ Backcountry hike,heli $$$$

Built in 1928, Assiniboine Lodge was North America's first backcountry ski lodge. Located 26 kilometers from the nearest road at the base of iconic Mount Assiniboine, the Lodge is surrounded by soaring peaks, alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, larch trees and turquoise lakes. A place of incredible peace to disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with nature, family and friends. Open for winter ski touring and summer hiking with certified professional guides.

Amenities

Dining

  • All-Inclusiveall meals, afternoon tea, guided activities included
  • Bar & Loungebeer, cider, wine for purchase

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Saunacommunal bathhouse

Room Features

  • Fireplacecommon area
  • Premium Linensgoose down

Outdoors & Activities

  • Hiking & Tourscertified professional guides for daily hiking and ski touring included in rate
  • Skiingbackcountry ski touring

Access & Policies

  • Helicopter AccessMt Shark or Canmore
  • Off-Gridpowers lodge
  • SeasonalWinter Mar 1-Apr 1, Summer Jun 21-Oct 2
  • Shared Bathroomswithin 50m of cabins, 100m from lodge

Not Available

  • No Phone / Cell Service
  • No TV

Region

Backcountry / Remote

Address

Box 8128, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T8, Canada

Room Types

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Nub Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 5 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 1 Single, Bunk Beds

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Strom Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 5 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 1 Single, Bunk Beds

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Magog Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 4 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 2 Single

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Terrapin Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 4 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 2 Single

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Towers Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 4 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 2 Single

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Assiniboine Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 3 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Double, 1 Single

Historic log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Log cabin exterior with Mount Assiniboine backdropSnow-covered cabin with mountain viewsCabin in winter landscape with peaksGuest cabins scattered in alpine meadowCabin interior with two beds and log wallsCozy cabin with twin beds and plaid duvetsHiking boots drying by propane heater

Cautley Cabin

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 3 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Queen, 1 Single

Newly built log cabin scattered among larch trees and meadows. Features handmade furniture and cozy goose down duvets. Propane heater with thermostat and propane lights. No indoor toilet - outhouses within 50m. Summer: vanity with cold running water. Winter: warm washing water delivered each morning.

Main lodge building with red roofLodge living room with wine and cheese boardCouple reading by fireplace in lodgeHistoric staircase with snowshoes and photosCommunal dinner in lodge dining roomChildren gathered in lodge common areaGuests celebrating at dinner table

Lodge Room

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 3 guests ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Various (Double, Double+Single, or 2-3 Singles)

Cozy room in the historic main lodge, perched above the living room. Summer only (closed in winter). Communal sink upstairs, nighttime access to indoor flush toilet. Heated from the living room below. Electric lights powered by microhydro.

Contact & Booking

Notes

Heli/hike access, since 1928

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