When you want to take a breather and is aiming for seclusion, simplicity and stunning surroundings, the Emerald Lake Lodge is the best place to do it.  It is located at the Yoho National Park in Canada. Majestic mountain views and breathtaking lakeside scenario could only mean, Emerald Lake Lodge offers nature at its very best.

The Emerald Lake was discovered back in 1882 when a railroad was being constructed around the area and so by 1902, the original lodge was built and since then, the said Lodge expanded and there were a lot of improvement and enhancement made not only on the lodge itself but also to the roads leading to it.

By 1986, it has become an exclusive luxury destination may it be for vacation or business purposes.

It has been a perfect setting for those who want a laidback, quiet vacation.  The Lodge management intentionally did not place televisions and internet portals in the rooms as to preserve the kind of serene surroundings the Lodge offers. However, to those who cannot do without them, guests can still access them on the Game Room on the Main Lodge.

The good thing about Emerald Lake Lodge is that it is beautiful all year round, may it be summer or winter.  You can do several activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing during summer while you can enjoy x-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, waterfall ice climbing, toboganning, ice skating, ice fishing and dog sledding during winter.

This amazing place is only 2 and half hours away from Calgary International Airport.  Take a look at this map for graphic details and for rates and special packages, click this link to view them.

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If there’s one place where you get to see a series of historical and cultural events while taking your summer vacation, then that would have to be The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is part of the Marriott brand of hotels and resorts that operates in key cities around the world. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. It has 331 luxurious rooms, and 21 elite Halifax suites. One of its unique offerings is the “Revive” bed, for which Marriott has commissioned a study to find out clients’ sleeping habits and preferences. The result is an ultra-comfortable, thick, and plush bed mattresses made from 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, feathery pillows, a white duvet topped with a colorful bed scarf.

Like other resorts where location is part of the attraction, the Halifax Marriott offers spectacular views of the harbour. It also has indoor swimming pool, waterfront or poolside rooms, and jacuzzi suites for the spa fanatics. For those mixing business with pleasure, there’s the business package amenities that gives guests the perfect ambiance to work with its spacious desk and ergonomic chair and high-speed Internet acess.