Skoki Lodge
1 Whitehorn Dr, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
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Skoki Lodge is situated in a beautiful high alpine region in Banff National Park. The eleven kilometer trail from Lake Louise to the Skoki Valley makes Skoki Lodge an ideal destination for hikers and skiers of all levels. From Skoki Lodge one can access breathtaking mountain ridges and alpine lakes, or explore five different adjoining valleys.
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Breakfast buffet
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1 Whitehorn Dr, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
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Our family had a great time at Skoki. The staff were awesome and we enjoyed spending two nights there. It is a great adventure and a bit like stepping back in time. Our two 10 year olds enjoyed it too. The hike in and out are legit Hikes that pushed them a little bit, but that just added to the adventure. We truly loved it. A highlight of our trip to Alberta! Gen, Chris, Reese, Jake, Kai and Maggie were all awesome. They made our stay something we will always remember.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Renee and Maggie and staff were amazing!! So friendly. I’ve been visiting during the times of Leo and Katie as well as Ed and Vanessa. The food was fab!! Nice job to all. The only one item I would say, that was somewhat irritating was the fact that I couldn’t get my own coffee. My recommendation would be if you’re going to require people to ask to refill their coffee you should give them bigger, coffee mugs. Honestly if that’s my only problem, I would say it was a darn good trip.!!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I similarly had the same experience when I first travelled to Skoki at about the same time period. I heard so much about Skoki, about Katie Mitzel and the food. I missed her by a year. It was Ed and Vanessa's first year. Everyone has some growing pains and challenges when they take over a new business. However, I gave Skoki another chance last September 2021 and had no regrets. I think Ed and Vanessa and their team have reached the same status as what people experienced under Katie . The food and hospitality was fabulous. I look forward to my return to Skoki. Job well done Ed and Venessa !!
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Date of stay: October 2021
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It’s everything you’d expect. Cute cabin, awesome food, comfy beds and great service. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you pick out your hikes, the food is delicious, the portions are big, and the ambience of candle light in a cabin in the middle of nowhere just does not get old
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Bring your flip flops or pool shoes to swim in the river.
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The location, the service, the FOOD(!), all made for a wonderful three days. The staff is top notch. July wild flowers and gorgeous mountains all around. Good selection of day hikes. Would love to return.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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We just returned from three nights at Skoki in the Honeymoon Cabin and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Ed, Vanessa, Chef Hannah and the rest of the staff ensure you have anything you need, including great information and tips to get you everywhere you need to go. We took the shuttle to Temple Day Lodge (make sure you do, that road is otherwise not enjoyable), and were at the lodge by 1:30. Tea (delicious charcuterie) is served from 2-4, dinner is at 6:45. They have beer, wine, G&Ts, and a whisky cockail for purchase as well. Each morning at 7:15, a thermos of hot water is brought to your room for washing, this also serves as a gentle wake up call to make sure you are ready for breakfast at 7:45. Packed lunches for the day are distributed at breakfast. When the meal is done, Ed or Vanessa will break out maps to discuss hiking choices for the day, make sure you stay to discuss your route with them even if you know where you are going already. They have a lot of great tips you would not otherwise know about. We hiked up to Merlin Lake on the first day (definitely do it) and then around Skoki on the second day. We would have liked to take Packer's Pass on the way out, but there were nasty thunderstorms rolling in so we decided to stay on Deception Pass Trail. The shuttle from Temple back to the parking lot is there at 2:30, we were at Temple by 1:00 and decided to hike out, I believe it took around 40 minutes. Again, magial spot with great staff. Can't wait to go back.…
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Date of stay: July 2021
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My wife and I have just come back from Skoki, all I will say is we had a stunning, welcoming and amazing time. Perhaps, like the friends of Skoki that no doubt return year on year, you wonder if you should write a review to let the secret out, I mean why tell anyone!! Perhaps that's why there aren't that many reviews....... The Skoki experience can be different depending on 'you' and what the natural environment brings, as so many variables come into play, winter/summer, weather, what you enjoy and what you are used to. However what will be a constant is a hugely great welcome, a beautiful mountain lodge setting, superb food, and some great people you'll meet. Running a lodge in a remote setting that's years and years old and a national treasure and balancing that does not come easy. Vanessa, Ed and the whole team pull that off with professionalism, kindness, fun and knowledge (i.e. trip planning for your stay). I doubt we could find anywhere a better mountain ski lodge experience with a historic building that has the right balance of facilities and backcountry experience. So thank you Skoki for making our 28th Anniversary so special....... Skoki will live in our hearts and we hope to return when we can......…
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip: 'Honeymoon' cabin is lovely if you want to be out of the main lodge (some like the...
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I don’t normally write lengthy reviews but I felt compelled to write this one after our one night stay at Skoki. My wife and I had a chance for a couple days away from the kids. Skoki Lodge and all that comes with it (no electricity, no running water, a 11km uphill ski-in, etc) was my wife’s choice while I wanted to head to the Chateau Lake Louise or The Springs and bask in luxury for the same amount of $$$. In addition to the “shortfalls” that Skoki has, the temperature was also not on our side and was -25 the morning we set out. So there was definite reasons for disappointment. The ski-in was Great. We kept a pretty good pace doing it in under 3hrs and the cold was a non-factor as a result. We were peeling off layers because we were too hot from the blood pumping. So do not let temperature deter you from going in the winter. I feel it is a “MUST” to have alpine touring skis with skin attachments. We contemplated using our cross country skis which would have been a MASSIVE mistake. Had it not been for the knowledgeable staff at Wilson Sports where we rented the equipment from, I probably would have chanced it with our cross country skis and would have been miserable for the whole ski experience (up and down). The climbing was so much easier with the skins and features of those skis to help with climbing. Best of all, when you get to the Top of Deception Pass (the best feeling/part of the ski-in), you remove the skins, lock in the boots and ski fresh powder pretty much to the lodge. I have to preface this next section saying that I am a picky eater. I have never been adventurous when it comes to food. Going to a place that had set menus and strives to offer a unique culinary experience, was out of my comfort zone to say the least. I read a few reviews saying that the food at Skoki has gone down hill in recent years, so I was even more nervous as to what we were getting into. All that being said, I went into this with an open mind and poised to eat/try everything they served. It was AMAZING. I ate food that I never would have touched and enjoyed it. Do not believe any of the reviews knocking the food at Skoki. It was a 5-Star experience. The charcuterie board/soup (and optional beer haha) after the ski-in, hit the spot. A few hours later, we had a 3 Course served dinner followed by breakfast the next morning and a bagged lunch for the ski-out. I attached a picture of the posted supper menu. The smell of it cooking when we entered the lodge was beyond words. The entire stay at the lodge had this type of aroma in the dining room whenever we were down there. So good. The staff was also Awesome. Every single member we interacted with introduced themselves and were approachable. They personally showed us the room/boot storage upon arrival, explained the amenities/workings of the lodge, and then at every interaction asked us how everything was and if we needed anything. The last thing I’ll comment about the was the atmosphere. We stayed in the main lodge and I’m glad we did. The smells from the kitchen, the bustle/stories from the other guests and the feel of it all was the icing on the cake for me. The floor creaks everytime someone was walking up stairs but the sound just added to the rustic feel and character of it all. If you go in the winter and it’s forecasted to be cold like it was for us, be sure to bring warm clothes to wear in the lodge. The flannel blankets on the beds and the beds themselves were really comfortable and warm but the lodge itself by nature will be colder so you’ll want to be prepared for that. Skoki Lodge is worth the price. The experience is something we’ll never forget and we will be back someday.…
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our 11km hike in was done in the pouring rain so we walked quickly, arriving at the lodge in 3&1/2 hours. Lunch wasn't quite ready so they gave us tea and biscuits to keep us going! We had 4 absolutely delightful nights here. The one shared table is a great way to get to know your fellow guests/potentail walking companions and the food is some of the best I've had in a long time. Although there is no electricity or running water, the oil lamps and candles make the downstairs room cosy at night.The bedrooms all have a rechareable battery lantern and a pitcher and bowl for your hot water strip washes after hiking. The bed was so comfortable that I could have stayed there all day if the mountains hadn't been calling me! The staff were amazing. Ed, the manager, had an incredible and indepth knowledge of all the walking trails and happily talked through the routes with the different groups each morning. He, Brett and Eric were always cheerful, very hardworking and happy to help you with anything - nothing was too big or small for them to deal with. Both of the amazing cooks in the kitchen but who's names I've sadly forgotten, produced endless rounds of incredible food several times a day - and always with a smile. We had the best time here and were really genuinely sad to leave. We definitely want to go back - soon!…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Visiting Skoki Lodge was a great experience that I will always remember. The hike in is beautiful and the hikes we did from the lodge were equally amazing. The accommodation, food, and service were all great.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skoki Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Skoki Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Big Beehive (6.4 km), Moraine Lake (7.6 km), and Bow Glacier Falls Trail (2.0 km).
What are some restaurants close to Skoki Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Whitehorn Bistro, Post Hotel Dining Room, and The Walliser Stube.