This cozy lodge is on a 13-acre peninsula on the edge of beautiful Emerald Lake. It is in a world-class setting, surrounded by mountains in the middle of Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies.

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The stone fireplaces at Emerald Lake Lodge are over a hundred years old, and the bar is made from wood that was salvaged from a Yukon saloon in the 1890s. The cabin is made of hand-hewn wood and has a formal dining room, quiet reading and sitting rooms, and a games room. The property has 24 rustic-style cabins with 85 simple guest rooms spread out around the main camp and along the lake. Each room has its bathroom, balcony, and fieldstone stove that burns wood. Free firewood is provided every day.

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It only takes 25 minutes to drive west to get to Emerald Lake, which is a beautiful place to base yourself while exploring the nearby national parks. The lodge is surrounded by pristine wilderness. The area is great for kids because it has tumbling creeks, bright green lakes, and high peaks. You can go out on the water in a canoe or kayak, hike on one of the many trails in the area, or just relax on your deck and enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning views.