Purcell Mountain Lodge is a helicopter access backcountry mountain-top lodge near Golden in British Columbia, Canada. This genuinely unique, all-inclusive remote vacation destination is ideal for guests looking for an active vacation…or a quiet retreat. For over 30 years, the lodge has operated as a fully functional hotel in the backcountry. Purcell Mountain Lodge welcomes visitors in the winter, summer, and fall seasons and offers suitable activities for all fitness levels.
Over 3,000 acres of rolling alpine meadows, fields of wildflowers, and countless peaks and ridges, set against a backdrop of tumbling glaciers and alpine vistas, beckon hikers of all abilities, ski touring enthusiasts, split boarders, and snowshoers.
Accessible by a 15-minute scenic helicopter ride from Golden, B.C., Purcell Mountain Lodge is near Glacier National Park. From the airport in Calgary, Alberta, it is a three-hour drive to Golden, with popular tourist destinations along the way, including Banff and Lake Louise.
This experience for 2 includes:
Purcell Mountain Lodge:
Enjoy your choice of a 3-night weekend* (Friday-Monday) or 4-night weekday**(Monday-Friday) stay for two. Your accommodation will be in the main lodge in a private room with one queen bed or one queen bed and a twin bunk, based on availability. All meals are included – hot breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and a three-course plated dinner each night. A cash bar is available with a selection of specially selected British Columbia wines, craft beer, and other beverages.
Relax and unwind with all the comforts of home in this three-story, timber-framed lodge. This cozy setting in the backcountry is complete with an open dining area, a living room with a fireplace, and a quiet library. A traditional wood-burning sauna is just steps away from the main lodge. Ten private guest rooms with stunning mountain views are on the upper floor. Each room has its own sink and vanity; three private showers and three private bathrooms are across the hallway for lodge guests to share.
Professionally Guided Summer Hiking:
Enjoy guided hiking led by ACMG (Association of Certified Mountain Guide) guides. Wander along groomed trails in North America’s alpine meadows and view endless alpine wildflowers displaying a rainbow of colors in our massive meadows. Day trips include invigorating hikes, climbing challenging peaks, traversing alpine ridges, and exhilarating summits. Safety gear must be rented before arrival at the lodge.
Summer season: June – September.