Cathedral Mountain Blog

(more) Opinions from a local

// December 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hikes, Uncategorized

In my previous post Field, BC local and Cathedral Mountain Lodge employee Greg Ross sat down with me and shared great opinions about hiking and sightseeing. I thought I would dig a little deeper and ask him to share some more experiences:                                  

Q: In your five years here, what is…

Your most exciting adventure?

 Hiking 35km in one day. As part of a staff challenge to see who could hike the most kilometers in summer 2009 I led two other staff to climb, traverse and hike as many as we could in one day. Starting at Takkakaw Falls we hiked past Laughing Falls to Twin Falls  then took the Celeste Lake Trail to the Iceline Trail. From there we then took the Highline Trail to traverse into Yoho Lake.                                 

Greg's snapshot of the Ice Trail

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Horse Back Riding at Lake Louise and the Little Beehive

// June 29th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

The Rocky Mountains has endless amounts of outdoor activities for people of all levels. This past weekend myself and another employee of Cathedral Mountain Lodge (Niki) decided to go for a 3.5 hour horse ride.

We started our day at the stables at Lake Louise we rode up to Mirror Lake where the horses had a drink of water. We then travelled up to the little Beehive where we caught the most beautiful aerial view of Lake Louise. After a short break there, we jumped back on our horses and rode over to the teahouse at Lake Agnes. The lake was a beautiful setting and a great way to finish the ride with a nice cup of tea. After our tea we jumped back on the horses and were back at the stables in time for lunch. We had a gorgeous day to go for a horseback ride and the people and horses at Timberline Tours made our experience even better.

Timberline Tours is a family owned horseback riding company based out of Lake Louise. This is a small company owned and operated by Paul and Sue Peyto, we really enjoyed the smaller setting and more personalized service we received.  The other amazing thing about Timberline Tours is a large majority of their horses are rescued. Paul and Sue will attend horse sales where some of the horses have either been badly beaten or just over worked to the point of severe exhaustion. They will purchase the horses, saving them from being terminated and spend up to two years training and building the trust of the horses until they are well enough to trail ride.

I had the opportunity to ride Skyler a rescued horse from three years back. I had an amazing time and the views were magnificent. If your looking for something special to do on your vacation I definitely recommend horseback riding. Please give us a call at the lodge and I would be more then happy to arrange everything for you.

Till next time…

TripAdvisor: Rocky Mountains #2 Outdoor & Adventure Destinations in the World

// May 28th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

Rocky Mountain National Park has been named the #2 Outdoor and Adventure Destination in the World by Tripadvisor for the 2010 Traveler awards.  With such a beautiful backdrop of nature, peaks, and landscape, it’s no wonder that it’s a hot-spot for Adventurists!  Towering over the plains for Alberta and BC the rugged, mighty, and exquisite mountains are second to none in the world. 

Visitors enjoy an abundance of activities including prime rock-climbing, hiking and biking trails, golf, horseback riding, shopping, sightseeing, canoeing, and more. 

Want to know more about activities you can check out while at the Rockies?  Visit our interactive map to find out more or to help plan your trip.  Feel free to give us a ring if you have any questions about the area or the activities available to you.  You can reach us toll free at 1 866 619 6442.

Welcome to Cathedral Mountain Lodge!

// May 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

With the summer just around the corner, we’re excited to be open for another fantastic season!  Whether you’re looking for a serine getaway from the everyday, or you’d like to explore the Rockies to your heart’s content, we’ve got you covered.  Cathedral Mountain lodge is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and we offer an abundant opportunities to explore outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, mountain climing, horseback riding, and more.  Our Adventure Specialist can happily create a program specific to your interests and assist you with all the necessary arrangements.  Make sure to visit our interactive map for more ideas on how to plan your trip.

Once you’re ready to wind down, let our multi-award winning kitchen satiate your taste buds with a menu which showcases fresh local and certified organic ingredients including fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat as well as Canada’s finest wine selection. You can enjoy dining in the comfort of a large stone fireplace and elegant Rocky Mountain interior while taking in awe-inspiring views of the glacial-fed Kicking Horse River.