Cathedral Mountain Lodge offers luxurious Rocky Mountain accommodation and is central to all the activities of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Just 15 minutes from Lake Louise, Alberta, it sits in the very heart of the Canadian Rockies. The architecturally stunning timber frame lodge and its 31 luxury log cabins near Banff provide guests with unsurpassed service and attention to detail. The lodge features reclaimed Douglas-fir beams, large picture windows and a massive rock fireplace that warms guests relaxing in the Great Room and on the outdoor deck overlooking the Kicking Horse River. A short drive from Banff, the lodge and log cabins offer easy access to the endless array of sightseeing and recreational activities in Banff and Yoho National Parks. Photographers will be absorbed by the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery and diverse wildlife, including elk, moose, bears, wolves as well as diverse bird species. With more than 500 kilometres (310) miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and lake and river fishing at their doorstep, guests are rewarded with the fine regional cuisine and accompanying wines in the Riverside Dining Room before retiring to their beautifully appointed log cabins at the end of the day!