Skoki Ski Lodge

The lodge features six wooden buildings arranged in a semicircle, including a main lodge, four cabins, and a former bathhouse along Little Pipestone Creek.

Built between 1930 and 1936, this establishment marked the beginning of commercial skiing facilities in Canada as the first building constructed specifically for skiers.

Local ski pioneers constructed the lodge using native spruce logs, following the rustic design tradition that defined early mountain parks architecture.

Located 11 kilometers from the nearest road, visitors need to hike or ski through Banff National Park trails to reach this accommodation.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge selected this remote mountain refuge as their lodging during their 2011 Canadian royal tour.

Location: Improvement District No. 09 (Banff National Park)

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.52222,-116.07500

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:19