Alberta Backcountry Huts and Lodges
CAUTION: In winter there may be a possibility of avalanches in certain backcountry areas, check the avalanche bulletin before heading out and follow the proper avalanche safety guidelines.
Several backcountry lodges are operated by commercial companies. Unless noted otherwise, huts and lodges do not have showers or indoor toilets. The amenities listed here may not be available--always ask what is provided. Access to certain huts and lodges may require advanced skiing or mountaineering ability. Overnight stays in backcountry facilities in National Parks requires the purchase of a backcountry pass.
Rates listed on this site are only approximate*.
Lodging Price Ranges
$: <$50 | $$: $50-100 | $$$: $101-150 |
Alpine Club of Canada operates several huts in the Rockies with very rustic amenities. Class A huts are heated, Class B are not. Huts can be booked by non-members at a slightly higher price than ACC members. Access to certain huts and lodges may require advanced skiing or mountaineering ability.
- Peter and Catherine Whyte (Peyto) Hut, Banff National Park - 16 persons ACC Class B (unheated)
Northenmost hut on the Wapta Icefield Traverse at Peyto Lake. - Bow Hut, Banff National Park - 30 persons ACC Class A On the Wapta Traverse about 8 km from Hwy 93 at Bow Lake
- Balfour Hut, Lake Louise - 16 persons ACC Class B hut on the Wapta Traverse about 7 km south of Bow hut.
- Scott Duncan Hut, Lake Louise - 12 persons ACC Class B (unheated)
Southernmost hut on the Wapta Traverse about 11 km N of and 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above the Trans-Canada Highway. - Sydney Vallance Hut, Jasper - 12 persons, ACC Class A. Located 12 km along the Fryatt Valley trail with a 800-m (2,600-ft) net gain in altitude.
- Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut, Jasper - 30 persons, ACC Class A. Located 25 km along the Astoria Valley from Edith Cavell Road.
- Tonquin Valley Lodge, Jasper - 18 persons in cabins located 33 km SW of the town of Jasper and 23 km along on a gradually climbing trail, hiking, horseback riding, xc skiing, $$$ pp AP DO (2010).
- Tonquin Amethyst Lake Lodge, Jasper - several cabins located 33 km SW of the town of Jasper and 23 km along on a gradually climbing trail, hiking ($$$ pp AP DO), horseback trips, xc skiing ($$$$/cabin) (2012).
Mount Assiniboine Lodge, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park (B.C.) - sleeps 30 persons double occupancy in lodge and cabins at the foot of the most spectacular mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Sauna, heating, bedding, access from Kananaskis by helicopter, hiking, skiing or snowshoeing 30 km, $$$$$+ pp AP DO (2010).
R.C. Hind Hut & Naiset Cabins, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park - each rustic cabin sleeps 5 to 8 persons. Book through Mt Assiniboine Lodge.
Banff Sundance Lodge, Banff - 10-room lodge located 10 km along Healy Creek trail in Banff National Park, bedding, hot showers, indoor toilets, $$$$ pp AP (2010)
Shadow Lake Lodge and Cabins, Banff - 24 persons in 9 cabins. Located 10 km on trail from Red Earth parking lot, 20 km west of Banff, meals & bedding included, guide available, $$$$ pp AP DO (2010).
Skoki Lodge, Lake Louise - 22 persons in lodge and cabins located 11 km from Temple Lodge at Lake Louise alpine centre, sauna, propane, hiking, xc skiing, $$$+ pp AP (2010)
Two backcountry huts are operated by Banff National Park: Egypt Lake (near Healy Pass) and Bryant Creek (near Mt Assiniboine), $7 pp + $10 backcountry fee (2010).
Shovel Pass Lodge, Jasper - 7 private heated cabins at 2,135 metre elevation on Skyline Trail near Big Shovel Pass, a 22 km hike from Maligne Lake, hiking, horseback riding, $$$ pp AP DO (2010)
Fortress Lake Lodge, Jasper - a 26-km hike or bike from Sunwapta Falls, also accessible by aircraft, hiking, paddling, fishing, $$$$$ pp AP DO (2010)
*Backcountry lodges usually charge on a per person basis (pp). Their rates may also include meals: MAP (Modified American Plan, breakfast and dinner included), AP (three meals per day) or B&B. Rates are the approximate cost for the year indicated and do not include the federal Goods and Services Tax of 7% or provincial taxes. Check with the establishment for the latest rates.
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