Post Hotel

Welcome to the warmth and elegance of the Post Hotel. The innkeepers for more than twenty years, André and George Schwarz, and their friendly staff will ensure that you experience the finest in comfort and cuisine.

	Renowned fine dining -- Four Diamond award winner and Dirona recipient (Distinguished Restaurants of North America).
	Award winning wine cellar featuring over 25,000 bottles and more than 900 selections.
	Relaxing fireside Sir Norman Watson Lobby Lounge with evening piano entertainment (in season).
	Cigar lounge featuring a selection of fine hand rolled Cuban cigars along with liquers, cognacs, ports and eaux de vie.
	Casual Outpost Pub with sports event television.
	Indoor swimming pool area with steam room and whirlpool tub.
	Luxurious meeting and special function facilities including an exclusive separate conference retreat known as Watson House.
	Wood paneled library with large riverstone fireplace is the setting for interpretive talks presented by local park naturalists (in season).
	Ski Storage
	Most guest rooms with balcony

The Canadian Rockies at their finest. Perched at 1500 metres amidst the natural wonders of Banff National Park, you will find this cherished Alpine chalet. Canada's largest ski area is just minutes away and the abundance of snow is just one reason a growing number of European skiers visit the area each winter. An award-winning wine list, and fresh market cuisine are featured in the renowned dining room."

  

Gourmet Magazine's annual issue of the world's best hotels has chosen the Post Hotel as the 3rd Best Rustic Retreat in the World!

The Post Hotel offers renowned fine dining and an award winning wine cellar featuring over 25,000 bottles and more than 900 selections. The Post Hotel is a Four Diamond award winner and Dirona recipient (Distinguished Restaurants of North America).

Among a setting of character rich Canadian pine and close to the warm glow of the grand fieldstone fireplace, you will savour the exquisite talents of the Post's international cooking team, led by European-trained Executive Chef Wolfgang Vogt.

A native of the Bavarian Alps of Germany, Chef Vogt also worked in the fine restaurants of Switzerland and Austria, where he mastered the art of classic European cooking. Fresh market cuisine with fine sauces and rich natural flavours are Chef Vogt's trademarks.

Summer Activities

Sightseeing and Hiking
Experience some of the Canadian Rockies' most spectacular scenery! Terrains for all abilities and ages. Trails range from an easy walk to a good, strenuous hike.

Golfing
Six fabulous golf courses within a 1 1/2 hour radius (the closest golf course is 40 minutes away in Banff)

Fishing
World famous fly-fishing on the Bow River, and plenty of lake fishing as well.

Horseback Riding
One-hour trail rides or full-day excursions up to the lakes, streams and glaciers that make this National Park famous.

Adventures in Whitewater Rafting
Just a short drive from Lake Louise, the Kicking Horse and Kootenay Rivers provide some of the most exciting whitewater rafting in the Canadian Rockies. Experienced rafting guides will pick you up at the hotel doors, provide you with all the proper gear, guide you through the thrill of a lifetime, and deliver you back to the hotel.

Winter Activities

Cross-Country and Downhill Skiing
* Reduced price lift tickets, for three days or more, are available at the hotel's front desk.

One of Canada's largest and most magnificent ski areas is just 5 minutes from the Hotel. Set against the backdrop of the spectacular snow-capped Rocky Mountains, the Lake Louise Ski area offers 4000 acres of unsurpassed ski terrain. With 4 different mountain faces to choose from, a variety of open bowls and tree-lined runs and a perfect mix of terrain (25% novice, 45% intermediate, 30% expert) skiers of all ability levels will find Louise unforgettable.

Although most winter visitors to Lake Louise are attracted by the world class downhill skiing, the area also offers an abundance of cross-country skiing. With winter's snowfall, the picturesque hiking trails of Lake Louise, which draw thousand of tourists to the area each summer, are transformed into some of the most spectacular cross-country trails in the Canadian Rockies. Of course, there is never a shortage of snow!

Convenient and free of charge, the Lake Louise ski hill shuttle bus operates seven days a week during ski season, running guests from the hotel's front doors to the base of the ski lifts.

Helicopter Skiing
An ultimate ski experience! As helicopter skiing is not permitted in Banff National Park, there are several options available and the closest is an hour and fifteen minutes away.

Dogsledding
Professional dogsledders operate within a few minutes drive of the Post, and offer a variety of trips. Short trips are about 35 minutes, and are designed to give you a taste of dogsledding; a half-day trip takes about 4 hours and, in some cases, participants have the option of "mushing" their own dog team.

Sleigh Rides
Just 10 minutes from the hotel.

Skating
Enjoy the Post's outdoor skating rink. Located just outside the front lobby.

Surrounding Area

Centrally located in villae of Lake Louise - in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. Areas served are Lake Louise Airports: Calgery International

Room Types

Suite - Deluxe Suite Located in the historic lodge. Features include king size bed in the open loft Living area with wood burning fireplace, wet bar, jacuzzi batroom and separate shower, TV with Vcr in loft.

Standard Room - Standard two doubles Two double bedded room on standard side of hotel, features private balcony or patio, color tv with vcr, jacuzzi tub in bathroom, goose down duvets and in room safe.

Standard Room - Queen bedded room One queen size bed on preferred side of hotel features a private balcony or patio, color Tv with Vcr, jacuzzi, tub in bathroom, goose down duvets, in room safe and comfortable sitting area.

Deluxe Room - Deluxe King Suite Deluxe suite on preferred side of hotel features one king size bed in separate bedroom, additional single bed adjacent to living area, large private balcony, woodburning fireplace,wet bar, jacuzzi tub in bathroom with separate shower,tv with vcr in bedroom, - 2nd tv with vcr in living room, in room safe, goose down duvets and upgraded amenity package.