The word “unique” is often over used, but in this particular case it perfectly  describes this mountain chalet that sits nestled in a pristine setting and is accessible only by helicopter.  Nestled at over 7,000 plus feet in British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies and by the drama of its surroundings,  the luxurious accommodations and the gourmet menu it serves, Purcell Mountain Lodge is truly unlike any

                                                                               lodge found anywhere else.

Following a 15-minute helicopter ride that takes you past craggy mountain peaks, over meadows carpeted with fiery wild flowers and past glaciers that recede at about a foot a year, you are gently lowered into Canada’s largest alpine meadow. Deer and elk graze and eagles and hawks soar on thermals that wash through towering peaks and ice fields. The lodge and its eco-friendly staff  have made a science at living harmoniously with an environment that routinely plays host to mother Grizzly bears, their cubs, wolves, fox, and other kinds of wildlife. 

Offering 360 degree views, only the amazing scenery is visible from the ten private guestrooms as well as from the luxurious private chalet that is reserved for those who seek a more private retreat.   Creative genius and state-of-the-art technologies have been married, harnessing the power of a rushing alpine stream, both for it crystal clear drinking water and for the generation of electricity.  Central heating warms the lodge, and showers.  A traditional wood-fired cedar sauna stands ready for those who wish to relax after a day of exploring the mountains or even after a day of relaxing and reading a good book.

The talented chefs at Purcell Mountain Lodge are artists at their craft.  From the scrumptious traditional breakfast, to the mid-day lunches, to the hearty evening meals, the food brings guests back again and again.   Freshly baked goods, appetizers, vegetarian fare, “nouvelle cuisine” and “stick to the ribs” meat and potato dishes are prepared with organic ingredients that are locally grown below and flown in by helicopter.

Bordering Canada’s Glacier National Park, the lodge offers guests daily guided hiking or simply casual walks through 3,000 acres of wildflowers.  You can choose the range of activities and level of difficulty. Purcell Mountain Lodge caters to people of all fitness levels and ages.   

For winter enthusiasts, the same meadows and valleys that are bucolic from late spring to fall are blanketed by up to thirty feet of champagne powder snow inviting cross country skiers, snowshoe aficionados, and backcountry touring enthusiasts to enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  And for those who seek the thrill and challenge of alpine and telemark downhill skiing, from the top of a nearby peak you will find a rapid 2,000 foot decent, billowing through layers of powder

—this is as exhilarating as it gets.

Whether it’s winter or summer, Purcell Mountain Lodge has a massage therapist to soothe your tired, aching muscles at the end of the day.  Enjoy the sauna, feast on mouth watering appetizers, chat at your leisure with others, or simply doze off until dinner is served. 

In addition to hosting families, Purcell Mountain Lodge includes facilities for team building seminars, weddings, family reunions, anniversaries and is the ultimate private escape for honeymooners.  Happy Traveling!