Island Lake is on the National Geographic Travelers "best places to stay in Canada" list

For the second time in 3 years Island Lake has been recognized!

"The most authentic and unique hotels in Canada, chosen by National Geographic Traveler editors for the 2011 Stay List."


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Summer this week...

Looks like some summer weather on the way this week.  Hopefully the trails start melting and things start sprouting.  We are anxious to get hiking and biking!!

We have some of Fernie best hiking trails.

Island Lake Lodge

Summer in Fernie is coming...slowly

It has started to warm up and the snow is slowly melting away.  It's probably time you booked a summer package with us!!

Mountain Romance

What could be more romantic than a weekend together at an intimate mountain lodge? Experience two relaxing nights in a deluxe lodge, our mountain buffet breakfast and gourmet dinners. Package includes a 90-minute couple’s wellness spa treatment, a bottle of local BC wine and chocolate & fruit plate awaits you upon your arrival.  Enjoy full use of our lodge facilities, as well as miles of pristine hiking trails in our remote mountain setting. Perfect for anniversaries!

Package price with deluxe accommodation $799.00 per couple

Essential Spa Getaway

Indulge in this glorious getaway in the mountains. Getaway includes 2, 60-minute spa treatments of your choice. Spend two nights in one of our deluxe lodges, enjoy two gourmet dinners and our mountain buffet. Enjoy full use of all our lodge facilities and all the untouched beauty Island Lake has to offer.

Package price starting at $449.00 per person, (based on double occupancy)

Ultimate Fly Fishing

Island Lake Lodge is surrounded by some of the best dry fly fishing rivers in North America.  Warm up on our private lake and then fish the famous Elk River.  This package includes 2 night’s accommodation, breakfast, lunches and 2 days with a drift boat/guide on the world famous Elk River.

Package price $699.00 per person – (based on double occupancy)

Hike & Stay

Island Lake has some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the Rockies.  Let one of our certified hiking guides show you the wonders of the Cedar Valley.  Natural history, flora and fauna as well as trail navigation are all covered by our guides.  The Package includes:

A private hiking guide for 2 days, 2 nights accommodation and all meals for 2 days

Package price starting at $399.00 per person, (based on double occupancy). 

www.islandlakelodge.com 

Island Lake will open for summer on June 17th

Winter does not really feel over yet, but we are already planning for summer.  We will open for summer operations on June 17th.  Island Lakes summer activities include:  guided hiking on some of the best trails in the area, fine dining on a spectacular deck, Fernie's only full day spa and some of the best fly-fishing in North America.  Island Lake is also one of the most scenic places to get married in B.C.
We hope to see you this summer.
http://www.islandlakelodge.com/

Island Lake Catskiing ends a fantastic snow season

Sad but true - the best ski season in recent memory has come to an end.  We have had a remarkable amount of powder snow this winter and our guests have been amazed.  We are ending the season with a 6 metre (20 foot) base in the alpine.  The snow continued to fall right up until early April - we actually had a metre of powder fall in the last week alone!! Incredible skiing right until the end. 

We now have a waiting list for many tours.  You probably want to book for next year as soon as possible.
www.islandlakecatskiing.com

Last chance at catskiing

Our last snowcats of the season are running April 4-6.  Cone on our for some fun spring catskiing!

http://www.islandlakecatskiing.com/

– Island Lake Catskiing extends its winter operating season.

Fernie, British Columbia. March 21st, 2011 – Island Lake Catskiing extends its winter operating season.

Island Lake Catskiing has been having an amazing snow year.  The consolidated base in the alpine is around 5.5 metres or 18 feet of snow.  “With the extraordinary amount of snow we have, it only makes sense to keep on running into April” says Mike McPhee from Island Lake Catskiing.  The resort will run an extra multi-day trip April 3-6 and be running day skiing until at least April 7^th.   “If you have not had enough snow yet and enjoy sunny spring skiing, give us a call”. Added McPhee

Island Lake Catskiing in Fernie B.C. has been a backcountry ski industry leader for over 20 years.