Banff National Park is…
Canada’s first national park, established in 1885 to help preserve the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and truly a once-in-a-lifetime place to visit. With the park encompassing over 6,000 square kilometers, our secluded Banff hotel next to the Bow River gives you endless opportunities to explore the panoramic mountainous landscapes, glaciers, ice fields and coniferous forests. Banff National Park also plays host to a stunning array of wildlife from elk, moose and bighorn sheep to grizzly bears, cougars and hundreds of bird species.
Baker Creek was…
named after a prospector who was searching for mineral deposits in the area during the 1880’s. Whether or not he discovered gold is unknown and his subsequent adventures remain a mystery.
Baker Creek Chalets originated circa `1949 as an overnight stop on the scenic Banff – Lake Louise coach road; the original TransCanada Highway and now the Bow Valley Parkway, at the confluence of the creek and the Bow River. Sightseeing tourists, adventurous travelers and hikers journeying to and from Lake Louise and Jasper would stop at the Bistro Restaurant—a tradition that continues today.
A dream; a passion…
Mike, had a dream to one day own and operate a “fishing camp“. In 1986 when Baker Creek Chalets came up for sale he saw the opportunity to rebuild the bungalow style camp into a mountain resort of distinction. The first set of cabins was replaced from 1987 to 1989. The renovation of the Bistro Restaurant was completed during the winter of 1990/91. The office building was introduced in 1993 and the Elk Lodge featuring the gym was completed in 1995. By June 2004, Mike’s dream met fruition; with the tear down of some of the original bungalows being replaced with the Trappers Cabins and the addition of the Moose Lodge which houses the Heritage Retreat Centre.
In 2011…
Mike and wife Jan celebrated 25 years of successfully operating Baker Creek. In 2015 they decided it was time to move into their next phase of life, retirement, knowing that they were leaving a legacy of mountain spirit and hospitality. A group of investors purchased the property in December 2015 and together are committed to continue the legacy of offering an authentic Canadian Rockies experience to all guests at Baker Creek Mountain Resort.
“Baker Creek is a fantastic getaway and gets you away of the hustle and bustle of Banff/Lake Louise. Great place to getaway and hang out in a cozy cabin by the fire. We have been out multiple times and really enjoy eating at the restaurant and always try and save room for Smores in our cabin. Great service and fantastic location.”
“I held a photography workshop here and was very pleased with the service. The rooms were absolutely beautiful, the conference facility was perfect for a workshop and the access to photography locations in Banff Park is unbeatable. I’ll hold another event here again.”
“We recently stayed here in a cabin with our daughter and her family. The cabins were comfortable and the setting was fantastic! Coming from Australia where we don’t have snow…it was really nice to be in that environment.”
Driving down the snow covered Bow Valley Parkway we arrived in a winter wonderland. Our log cabin had rustic charm with luxury in a jacuzzi bath. The setting amongst the snow covered trees was beautiful. A perfect get away and easy access to Lake Louise ski area. We ate in the Bistro on site and the food was outstanding. The gym is well equipped and I sweated for an hour there alone. Walking along the creek and seeing 100’s train carriages pass was a sight we don’t normally experience.
Great location.
Biking on the Hwy. 1A was a treat the without vehicle traffic!
The Fire pits alongside Baker Creek Each night were wonderful places to relax and visit... read more
Nice cabin - clean and efficient; however, the frequency and proximity of trains was an issue. They seemed to travel most frequently through the evening! The location of our cabin... read more
A wonderful spot to unplug and unwind. If quiet & peace is what you are looking for than Baker Creek may be for you. Set along the river, the fire... read more
Tucked out of the way on a very quiet section of the 1a highway this small resort is an excellent way to immerse yourself in what the Banff National Park... read more
We rented the two bedroom cabin for 3 nights in July and I am just now getting to writing a review.
When we first walked into the cabin we noticed... read more
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