Resorts &
Retreats
Aurum Lodge
Hosts: Alan and Madeleine Ernst
Phone: 403-721-2117 Fax: 403-721-2118
Email: info@aurumlodge.com
Website: www.aurumlodge.com
Location: 45 km west of Nordegg (138 km west of Rocky Mtn. House) off Hwy 11. One km after Waste Transfer site, turn towards Abraham Lake (look for sign on South side of Hwy).
Check in/out: In between 3:30pm and 9pm and out by 10:30am.
Smoking: Smoke free facility throughout.
Pets: Yes, in self-contained units only and with prior arrangements.
Particulars: Lodge: Six guestrooms all with private baths and a choice of B & B or half board arrangement. No phones or TV.
Three self-contained units for guests who like to look after themselves and prepare their own meals. Guests are required to bring their own groceries. These have fully equipped kitchens, private bath with shower, woodstoves, patio and are fully winterized. No phones or TV.
Minimum stays of two to three nights apply in high season, on public holidays and for our self-contained units. Rate reductions on stays of four nights or longer. Advance reservations are advisable.
We are open all season and activity packages are available. Please check our website for more information. This eco-tourism retreat is for people concerned about our environment and want to get away from it all. Enjoy the scenic areas around Abraham Lake, Kootney Plains, or explore the Eastern front ranges. Hike, bike, trail ride, snowshoe, dog sled, x-country ski or ice climb. Guided canoe tours or glacier walks.
Camp Caroline
Contact: Hal Gericke
Phone: 403-722-3939 Fax: 403-722-3980
Website: www.campcaroline.ab.ca
Location: Just south of Caroline (call for directions).
Particulars: Two lodges the Creek Side Lodge which is dormitory style and sleeps 128 (4 bunks to a room). The Aspen Ridge Lodge has 26 rooms complete with queen size bed and individual bathroom and accommodates 100 people. Buffet style meals, snacks and coffee breaks are included in rates.
Outdoor sports include volleyball, softball, football and soccer areas. Surrounding hiking trails become ski paths in winter, horseback rides and hayrides arranged at a reasonable fee. Indoors enjoy the heated swimming and wading pool, hot tub, audiovisual stations with movies and our brand new gymnasium.
Notes: Camp Caroline is run by the Alberta Baptist Association (non-profit). Caters to conferences, seminars, school bands, outdoor education, family reunions, church retreats and more. 320 acre facility.
Centre for Outdoor Education (COE)
Phone: 403-721-2208 or 1-800-474-8632 Fax: 1-888-314-3690
Fax 403 721-2268 or 1-888-314-3690
Website: www.coe.ca
Email: info@coe.ca
Location: 10km west of Nordegg in the Sheiling Mountain Lodge.
Smoking: Outside only.
Pets: No
Particulars: 4000 sp. ft. cedar bungalow that can accommodates up to 30 people in dormitory style rooms. Two large washrooms with showers and lots of hot water. Meals are family style at specified times. Hot tub on site. Handicap accessible.
COE offers year round outdoor educational programs including rock climbing and rappelling, mountaineering, caving, kayaking, skiing, ice climbing, wilderness safety and a character development program. Lodge and services available for small and large groups. Camping is available (no services).
Mission Statement: It is the Centre’s aim to provide the best source of leadership and instruction in outdoor skills that protect both the user and the environment.
David Thompson Resort
Hosts: Ron and Wendy Killick.
Phone: 403-721-2103 or 1-888-810-2103 Fax: 403-721-2267
Email: info@davidthompsonresort.com
Website: www.davidthompsonresort.com
Location: Hwy 11 between Nordegg and the Saskatchewan River Crossing, Near the Cline River.
Smoking: No
Pets: No
Particulars: One full service cabin with all the amenities including kitchen, private washroom and stunning lake view. Four rustic cabins that sleep two each. Each is equipped with a queen-size bed, sofa, propane fireplace, propane lights, fire pit, picnic table, BBQ, bedding and towels for two persons. They do not have power, running water or indoor facilities. There is an outdoor privy within an easy distance as well as access to the shower house. Located in a prime spot in the resort.
Amenities: Mini golf (fee), 9-hole Frisbee Golf, playground, volleyball, store, coin laundry, gas station, gift shop, licensed dining, chapel and event tent. 140 site family campground and a 44 unit hotel. RV rentals are available. Wireless internet available (fee). Open seasonal from May thru to mid September. Enjoy the beautiful sightseeing in the area.
Other: We host reunions, weddings, cater group functions as well as we have our outdoor Pub and our world famous Cowboy Breakfast, which is held daily in our Campground from June 15 – Sept. long weekend. We are holding 3 festivals this year -
Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival May 27 -29, 2011
Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival June 17 – 19, 2011
The Canadian Rockies Festivals presents the East Coast Kitchen Party Aug. 26 – 28, 2011.
Frontier Lodge
Phone: 403-721-2202 Fax: 403-721-2204
Website: www.frontierlodge.ca
E-mail: frontier@frontierlodge.ca
Location: 5km west of Nordegg on Hwy 11. Turn left onto Fish Lake road and Lodge is at the end of the road.
Pets: No
Particulars: Frontier Lodge is located on a beautiful lake in the Rockies near Nordegg. Surrounded by woods and wildlife, the camp has a truly wilderness atmosphere that is relaxing and inspiring.
A wide variety of outdoor programs are offered, including mountain biking, rock climbing, white-water canoeing, hiking, caving and rappelling. In the winter, groups enjoy exciting adventure like ice climbing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering and survival training.
Summer camps are offered for 11 year olds through adults, and include wilderness camp, mountain bike camps, fly fishing and photography camps. There is also a 3-week long leadership training program called S.A.L.T. for those of high school age. A Family Camp and the popular “Fat Tire” mountain bike festival are held each summer as well.
Other unique programs include the 3 month long Ascend Adventure Bible School held each fall and the Marriage Adventure Program (MAP) including weekend marriage preparation and marriage enrichment courses combined with outdoor adventures.
Frontier Lodge is also open year-round as a retreat/conference centre. Groups looking for a place to hold a business conference, school outdoor ed. class, church retreat or to do wilderness activities can contact the camp to customize their program.
The camp specializes in youth retreats and school outdoor education. Reservations must be made in advance.
Goldeye Centre
Manager: Don Rilling
Phone: 403-721-2102 or 1-877-721-2102 Fax: 403-721-3966
Website: www.goldeye.org
Email: goldeye@telusplanet.net
Particulars: Goldeye Centre is a secluded education and retreat facility located inside the first range of the Rocky Mountains above Goldeye Lake.
Comfortable accommodations and spacious facilities make this an ideal year-round facility for business retreats, youth camps, seminars, team building, workshops, weddings, family reunions, church groups, craft groups and many other organizations. We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities along with many spectacular sights to see in the surrounding area. Goldeye Centre is proud to announce its new high/low ropes challenge course, Koda’s Challenge, including dual zip-line and giant swing. Come out and try your hand at a fun, challenging and safe climbing experience.
Nordegg Resort Lodge
Manager: Jim Nelson
Phone: 403-721-3757 or 1-800-408-3294 Fax: 403-721-2002
Website: www.nordegglodge.com
Email: info@nordegglodge.com
Location: 45 minutes west of Rocky Mtn. House on Hwy 11 in the hamlet of Nordegg.
Smoking: No
Pets: Yes, but must be pre-approved.
Handicap access: Yes
Check in/out: In at 2pm out at 11am.
Particulars: Thirty eight rooms surrounded by mountain splendour. Dine in our coffee shop for breakfast and enjoy your lunch and dinner in our dining room or relax in the Fireside Lounge. And for your convenience visit our well-stocked convenience store/gas bar which has a complete selection of camping and fishing supplies. Golf the historic Nordegg Golf course, check out the Museum both which are located right across the road or take the Brazeau Collieries Mine Tour.
The Prairie Creek Inn
Owners: Terri and Larry Cameron
Phone: 403-844-2672
Website: www.theprairiecreekinn.com
Email: theprairiecreekinn@telus..net
Location: 17 km south of Rocky. Directions: From Hwy #11, take Hwy 752 Access Rd. Left at Hwy 752. Left at Everdell Rd. 11 km south to Prairie Creek Rd. Right 1 km.
Check in/out: In at 4pm out at 12pm.
Smoking: No
Pets: Yes, in designated rooms only. An extra charge applies.
Breakfast: A complimentary full hot breakfast is served each morning.
Dining: Heartstone Restaurant on site. Open Wed to Sun from 5:30 p.m.
Particulars: The Prairie Creek Inn is a 4.5 star luxury country inn offering 9 luxurious guest suites and an executive cottage complete with fireplaces, feather duvets, double soaker tubs, upscale décor and all the comforts of home. A member of the Charming Inns of Alberta, this romantic getaway is open year round and is ideal for romantic getaways, relaxing holidays, girlfriend getaways, fishing trips, honeymoons, weddings, corporate retreats and small intimate gatherings of all kinds.
The Inn also features Heartstone, an outstanding intimate restaurant that offers casual gourmet cuisine and the finest in West Country hospitality. The Inn’s Deerview Meeting Room is perfect for small business meetings, corporate retreats, weddings and a myriad of events of up to 36 people. The Inn’s 151 acre property is bordered on two sides by Prairie Creek which is one of Alberta’s best fishing areas and features beautiful natural terrain, a rich forest, spreading fields and an abundance of wildlife. Pure luxury in the heart of nature!
Pioneer Ranch Camp
Phone: 403-845-6777 Fax: 403-845-5515
(Sundre office: 1-888-511-2660)
Email: info@pioneercamps.ab.ca
Location: Follow Hwy 11 west from Rocky Mtn. House to the Crimson Lake turnoff (Hwy 752). Turn right and follow the road until you come to the Camp on the left hand side of the road.
Particulars: Accommodations, meeting rooms, and dining facilities. Activities include rock climbing, archery, horseback riding, wilderness skills, lake canoeing, swimming, orienteering, hiking, crafts, sport climbing, mountain biking, trust and initiative games, pony rides, ropes course, ice climbing wall, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing and winter survival. Additional activities are available which are one or two night out-tripping expeditions combined with offered activities. Reservation required.
Terratima Lodge
Contact: Gordon and Bonnie Hart
Phone: 403-845-6786 Fax: 403 845-2999
Email: terratima@incentre.net
Location: 26 km south west of Rocky Mtn. House on Prairie Creek.
Check Out: Noon.
Smoking: Outside only.
Pets: Cabins only, not in the main lodge.
Particulars: Wolf Willow Lodge is a beautifully handcrafted 10 bedroom log lodge that sleeps up to 20 people. The Lodge has a small conference room, and a Keeping Room with fireplace and library.
The A Frame Cabins have fully equipped kitchenettes. Each has 2 double beds, 3 singles and sleeps up to 7. Camping and tenting available. Bathhouse has showers, sinks and toilets since some of the cabins do not have indoor plumbing. Meals are available for
groups of 10 or more in the Goldfinch Dining Lodge. Other large log structure on site is the “Sees-The-Sun” Gathering Place. Meeting space and meals are available for groups.
Activities: Fishing (Prairie Creek, Swan Creek and Struble Lake) close by,
nature walks, mountain biking (on cross-country ski trails) Cross –country skiing, birding, fire pit, and the very popular hot tub.
Note: The name Terratima combines the Latin word for Earth and the Inuit word for friendship meaning you’ll leave the lodge feeling as though you have touched a part of the earth.
Wilderness Village
Hosts: Ron Webster
Phone: 403-845-2145 Fax: 403-845-2146
Website: www.wildernessvillage.ca
Email: information@wildernessvillage.ca
Location: West on Hwy 11 6 km, north 5km on Hwy 756, turn left onto the Crimson Lake Provincial Park road, located just past turnoff to the lake.
Hours: Office hours 8am – 4pm, Monday – Saturday. Security gate throughout the season. Emergency person on call 24 hours a day.
Check in/out: In at 4pm out at 11am.
Smoking: No
Pets: Yes, but please clean up after them.
Cabins: 11 cabins available, three, 2 bedroom cabins that sleep three couples, three, bachelor cabins that sleep 1 couple and four, 1 bedroom cabins that sleep 2 couples. All are fully self contained cabins in a resort setting.
Camping Sites: Serviced RV sites are available to the public, subject to availability.
Particulars: Open year round. Two large heated pools, hot tubs, playground, public phone, laundry facilities and handicap accessible. Fast food and groceries are available at the store (seasonal). Sunday pancake breakfast and recreational programs held throughout the summer. Go trail riding or check out the free petting zoo (seasonal). The camping area includes a shelter, tap water, firewood, propane, dumping station, showers and handicap accessible. Golf course is only minutes away along with several nearby boating and fishing lakes. Crimson Lake is within walking distance. Snowmobile and cross-country skiing in the area.
Wildhorse Mountain Ranch and Outfitters
Hosts: Bear and Diane Baker
Phone: 403 729-2910
Website: www.wildhorsecamp.com
Email: admin@wildhorsecamp.com
Location: About 10 miles east of Rocky Mtn. House, turn south on the Arbutus Rd,go 2 miles south to TWP 38-4, turn left and go 1 mile east to RR 6-2, turn right and at the end of the road turn right at the Wildhorse Mountain Ranch sign.
Smoking: In designated areas
Pets: No, 2 big dogs and 3 cats on site.
Particulars: Wildhorse Mountain Ranch offers horseback holidays, girls riding camps,trail riding and adventures on horseback near Rocky Mtn. House and Nordegg. We have been guiding trail rides for 20 years. We are horseback riding specialists. We have high quaility western gear and our herd is a splendid splash of color, breeds and personalities.
Just Ride great horses, Just Relax in rustic cabins, Just Stay & Play or sit by a campfire and do Nothing. “Live the Dream, Live the Legend, Live the West.” Our hero’s have always been Cowboys.
We have 7 rustic cabins, an Old West Saloon, group fire pit area, peace and quiet, all set within the 8” high walls of Fort Phantom – and Old West Gated Community. Open year round and horseback riding is also available year round. Our site is also available for company events and parties, school programs, birthday parties, group rentals, retreats, reunions, riding clubs etc. We’ll design a program to suit your needs. Check our website for upcoming events.
