Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff is set amidst the beautiful tall pines of Tunnel Mountain. The main lodge in this luxury hotel is built with hand-hewn timbers and has a massive fieldstone fireplace, high open beam ceilings, a cosy lobby bar and historic antiques.

The facilities

During the winter months this luxury hotel offers skiers miles of cross-country ski trails. Other activities around Banff include ice skating and dog sled rides. Summer offers a variety of outings for guests to choose from, such as hiking, biking, white water rafting, horseback riding and golfing. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a 15-minute walk to Banff Centre.

The dining room in the Main Lodge features flavourful Rocky Mountain Cuisine. Choose from the award winning wine list which has been a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 7 years running. Be sure to make reservations in advance, the mouth watering cuisine is popular throughout the town of Banff.

The steaming, 20 person outdoor spa tub is a hit with visitors. There is also a fitness center available 24 hours a day and a dry sauna.

The rooms

Buffalo Mountain Lodge has 108 guest rooms - 48 of which are Premier suites including, oversized baths, heated floors and either a balcony or patio. All of the rooms are warm and comfortable. After a day of hitting the slopes, cosy up by the wood burning fieldstone fireplace, restocked daily.