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Activities
Welcome to Nakoda on the Lake.
Nearby you can experience hiking, horseback riding, golfing, cave tours, mountain biking and rock climb and guided ATV tours to name a few adventures that await.
If winter activity is what you want- cross country skiing, downhill skiing, horse back riding, cave tours and ice climbing are located nearby.
Experience unparalleled hiking, biking, interpretive hikes or the excitement of horseback riding in the breathtaking foothills of the Alberta Rockies.
Anytime of year, take a moment to admire the breathtaking views, and watch for the local wildlife, including elk, moose, deer, cougars, brown & black bears, coyotes, game birds and birds of prey. For the photographer, there are incomparable photographic opportunities for picture taking. Ask at the front desk for our Bird watching Kits
Nakoda on the Lake offers catch and release fishing, canoeing and kayaking on Chief Hector Lake. Canoe rentals and fishing permits available at the Lodge. We can arrange guided fishing trips with packed lunches. Please note that non motorized boats are allowed and fishing is catch and release only.Nakoda on the Lake features an outdoor gathering area with a fire pit- a rare find in the Canadian Rockies. We take care of the details - all you have to bring are the roasting sticks and marshmellows. We can provide these and additional catering. BBQ available for rental
Contact the lodge and ask about reserving the Centre Courtyard and firepit area for your stay with us.
* No Glass is permitted in the Centre Courtyard area.
Nakoda on the Lake is located aminutes from Kananaskis Country which is located in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and offers a mosaic of habitats, ranging from subalpine forests, to wetlands to alpine meadows.
These habitats provide mountain homes for a wide array of plants and animals. In shaded lodgepole pine forests one may find calypso orchids, heart-leaved arnicas, delicate twinflowers, an assortment of wintergreen flowers, and bunchberry. On more open slopes, thick mats of bearberry cover the ground. In wet meadows one may see white camas, bracted lousewort, and elephanthead. Above treeline, alpine flowers cover the meadows with a riot of colour. Indian paintbrush, glacier lilies, western anemones, alpine forget-me-nots, and rock jasmine not only survive, but thrive in the harsh climate of the high alpine.
Approximately 130 species of birds nest in Kananaskis Country. The friendly Gray Jay will be sure to greet every visitor to the park. Along with the more familiar raven and Crow and Ravens, visitors may see grouse, woodpeckers, and a host of songbirds from warblers and thrushes, to dippers and even hummingbirds. Their songs may be what most people experience however, with birds like the ruby-crowned kinglet singing from the tops of trees during the day while the spiralling song of the Swainson’s thrush echoes in the early evening hours. Many birds of prey nest in the area including the goshawk, red-tailed hawk, osprey, and golden and bald eagle.
The most common mammals you’ll see in and around the lodge and trails are the red squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Least Chipmunk, and Golden-mantled ground squirrel. A leisurely drive through the park and area at dawn or dusk is a good time to spot some of the larger animals such as Moose, Deer, or Elk. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on a summer’s day licking salt on and alongside the highway.
Please watch your speed!
A wide variety of small and large animals call Kananaskis Country home, such as the pine marten, three species of weasel, lynx, cougar, wolf, coyote, grizzly bear, black bear, and wolverine. Sightings of any of our elusive carnivores are rare indeed. An exception is the coyote which is more common and can sometimes be seen travelling along roadsides.
For their safety… and yours, view all wildlife from a distance. And please, don’t feed any wildlife. The Park Visitor Centre has knowledgeable, friendly staff and an array of interactive displays to help visitors learn more about the plants and animals of the area. Various guides and checklists may also be purchased at the Visitor Centre. Or, learn more about the park’s wildlife at an entertaining interpretive program in one of the park’s amphitheatres.
From Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding to a wide variety of Cross Country Ski trails, Ice Fishing and more, the choices are many and varied.
Please inquire at the front desk for trail conditions and closures. Please remember that in the mountains to be aware of avalanche conditions. May we suggest a packed lunch to compliment your mountain adventure? Ask the front desk for details.
For Outdoor Gear Rentals in Kananaskis Country contact Kananaskis Outfitters at 403-591-7000 and tell them Nakoda Lodge sent you!
Parks Canada 888-773-8888
Barrier Lake Information: 403-673-3985 (Kananaskis Country)
Canmore Nordic Centre: 403-678-2400
In addition to the many Golf courses listed in the Golf section, there are many other great activities to enjoy.
We have listed some suggestions, from participation activities to more laid back, "Spectator Sports".
Please inquire at the front desk for trail conditions and seasonal closures. May we suggest a packed lunch to add to your day of adventure.
For Gear and Bike Rentals in Kananaskis contact Kananaskis Outfitters at 403-591-7000 and tell them Nakoda sent you.
Parks Canada: 888-773-8888
Barrier Lake Infomation: 403-673-3985 (Kananaskis Country)
Located minutes from the lodge are six championship golf courses that each offer a unique mountain settings and their own challenges.
Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Resort is located minutes from the Lodge where the foothills meet the Canadian Rockies. This regulation golf course is on the original Brewster Family homestead, located at the base of Mount Yamnuska. Experienced golfers, families and beginners are welcome to this fun and affordable course.
Telephone: 403-673-2700
Kananaskis Country Golf Course offers two superb courses- Mt Lorette and Mt Kidd, with plenty of water and strategically placed sand traps to challenge any golfer. These golf courses are located on either side of the Kananaskis River, a whitewater and kayaking mecca. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the beauty and quality of these courses are bound to please all levels of golfers. Located about 1/2 hour drive from the lodge. Telephone: 877-591-2525
Canmore Area Golf Courses
The Golf Course at Silvertip, opened summer of 1998, is ranked the most challenging course in Canada and third in the world - with a slope rating of 153 from the tournament tees. The scenery is magnificent. Located on the benchlands of Mt Lady MacDonald in Canmore, SilverTip traverses 600 feet up the side of the mountain. Some amazing raised tee-boxes, narrow fairways, streams, ponds and bunkers make playing this course an unforgettable experience. Located about 1/2 hour from the lodge. Telephone: 877-877-5444
Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club, designed by architect Gary Browning opened spring of 2000. Gary has taken the most pristine environment and has woven 18 outstanding golf holes through it, as though it belonged there. The course features breathtaking mountain views, abundant wildlife, abandoned mine shafts and it's name sake, Stewart Creek, on a challenging yet fair layout. The terrain is amazing for a golf course and the views are spectacular. Located about 1/2 hour from the lodge. Telephone: 877-993-4653
Banff Springs Golf Course, renowned for its panoramic beauty, it is both captivating and challenging. The optical illusions created by the mountains towering overhead can deceive the eye of even the most skilled player. Stanley Thompson, master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. Making the most of the natural landscape, he wove the course around majestic evergreens, in the shadow of the mountains and along the banks of two rivers. In 1989, 9 holes were added, resulting in 27 holes of championship layout. Recently the course has been fully restored back to the original Stanley Thompson design with modifications for today's long drive technology. It is common to be playing along side some magnificent elk. Located about 50 minutes from the lodge. Telephone: 403-762-6801
The Springs at Radium's 18-hole championship course, is currently ranked 6th in BC. The course was constructed by Les Furber and opened in 1988. The course follows the massive Columbia River. Sitting high up on the edge of a plateau, it offers panoramic views of the Columbia River Valley plus the Purcell and Rocky Mountains. The Springs Course boasts one of the best practice facilities in Canada. Located 2 hours from the lodge. Telephone: 250-347-6200
Eagle Ranch, located in Invermere, is a world class, 18-hole championship golf course complete with full practice facilities. The 6800-yard course offers very diverse terrain following the natural contours of the site resulting in unusual contours and challenging holes throughout. There are multiple tee boxes on every hole. Natural features and views from the golf course are spectacular. Beautiful rockwork and natural grasses compliment the many ponds and streams. Located 2 1/2 hours from the lodge. Telephone: 250-342-0562
Greywolf was constructed by BMR Golf and opened in 1999. The golf course is part of Panorama Mountain Village development owned by Intrawest. With bent grass from tee to green and water meandering through ten of eighteen holes, the 7,140-yard mountain course is nothing less than spectacular. This course was inspired by the celebrated Stanley Thompson, and designed by renowned golf course architect Doug Carrick. Located about 3 hours drive from the lodge. Telephone: 888-473-9965
For hiking and biking trails in Kananakis Country and Trail Conditions and Closures - please follow these links
http://www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/flashindex.asp
http://kananaskisblog.com/
Please respect trail etiquette and closures. Contact Kananaksis Country Information Centres for more information.
Whether you are at Nakoda for a meeting, leadership retreat, or team get-away, we can help you get focused on creating better results for your organization.
Pacific Center for Leadership - Move your team to higher levels of performance with powerful and practical approach to team and leadership development.
Since 1987 the professional facilitators at Pacific Center for Leadership have provided team building and leadership development through outdoor team challenges, and focused discussions. The facilites and spectacular natural setting of Nakoda on the Lake provide the ideal setting for our engaging, dynamic sessions.
Designed with learning in mind, our sessions add value to meetings, retreats and conferences. Our professional facilitators ensure your team will have fun AND gain lasting insights through
-indoor/outdoor team activities
-personality type inventory tools
-high ropes course challenges
-focused discussions
For more information, please visit http://www.pcfl.com/nakoda
On the Trail The corporate workshops that have been developed by “On the Trail” focus on Team Building and Leadership Development. Our facilitators work with corporate groups in an experiential setting where the participants are presented with a variety of challenges that are designed to be solved with the assistance of certified Search & Rescue dogs and handlers. The challenges take on the form of rescue/find scenarios as well as a range of problem solving tasks. The dynamics that appear through the work with the dogs have an extra quality to them, that is often lacking in other settings. Just the simple fact that participants have to cooperate with and rely on such an “unknown” entity as a working dog opens up possibilities of engagement and levels of participation that surprise everyone involved.
For more information, please visit http://www.onthetrail.ca
For additional partners and suggested activities please contact conference services at 877-881-3949 x 301.
Lake Chief Hector was named for the late Chief Hector Crawler of the Chiniquay Band.
Enjoy the serenity of Lake Chief Hector from a canoe or kayak - you are welcome to bring your own or canoe rentals are available from the lodge. Life jackets are included in rental and are mandatory on the lake.
Canoe Rentals are available at Nakoda Lodge for $25 per hour. Please inquire at the Front Desk.
Chief Hector Lake provides outstanding fishing. The lake is privately owned and a day license is required for all fishermen. Catch-and-release fishing applies.
Fishing Licenses are sold at the Front Desk at Nakoda on the Lake. Cost is $25 per day per person/rod. Children under 12 are free.
Some of the nearby lakes and rivers that will entice boaters and fishers of all sorts including Ice Fishing enthusiasts are:
For the above most locals practice catch and release, and some species (like the bull trout in the Bow River) the fish must be set free in order to maintain the population. It's always a good idea to check the regulations before heading to the water. To find out about what flies are hatching, and what the fish are biting on - a visit to the local fly shop is a must.
Local outfitters will lead the way to where the fish are. A variety of trip lengths will satisfy every fisher - half-day to multi-day trips are easily available from Canmore's guides. Lessons will help get beginners into the rhythm before taking to the river. A common sight at the local fly shop in summer is watching new fly fishers casting on the lawn.
Want a truly Canadian experience while you visit? Try ice fishing and enjoying the fresh air and scenery!
Please call us at 1-877-881-3949 for updates on ice conditions.
Lake Trips are a great way to take the family out to introduce them to fly fishing, or to just spend a day or a weekend with some friends. Let us take care of the details for you so you can concentrate on the fishing and time spent with family and friends. Mountain Fly Fishers offers guided trips to Chief Lake Hector and surrounding areas that only locals know about. Contact the lodge for more information.
Nakoda on the Lake began as the Stoney Wildermess Centre as a place for people to experience the philosphy and lifestyle of the Stoney people. And to gain insights into Stoney values and way of life.
The Nakoda Cultural Tours feature Traditional Native Teaching and Activities that are provided by Hank Snow.
Hank Snow was Nakoda born and raised in Morley, Alberta, Canada. He has been learning and practicing traditional culture all his life. Hank has delivered cultural experiences to many different groups that have come to Nakoda on the Lake for the past fourteen years.
The most popular activity among clientele is the two hour interpretive hike that entails Nakoda history, Nakoda culture, and introduction of local editable plants, medicine herbs, native spirituality and the medicine wheel.
Minimum of ten (10) persons.
This activity evolves around a five hour hike to Mount Yumnathka which includes; Nakoda history, Nakoda culture, introduction of local editable plans, medicine herbs and native stories.
Minimum of ten (10) persons.
A hands-on activity that incorporates the construction of handicrafts such as dream-catchers, beadwork, bannock on a stick, story telling and tepee rising. Minimum of twenty (20) persons.
Notes:The neighboring communities offer wonderful festivals and cultural events throughout the year that welcome and entertain both local residents and visitors throughout the year.
Local festivals and events not only enrich the lives of those living here, but also attract thousands of visitors with everything from intimate live performance to emerging visual arts talents to exploring the area’s rich history.
Some of the festivals and events that take place in Canmore throughout the year include:
Please follow this link for more information: www.tourismcanmore.com
Some of the festivals and events that take place throughout the year in nearby Banff include:
The town of Cochrane ( 50 km east of the lodge) offers various events and festivals throughout the year:
For more information and dates please visit www.cochrane-tourism.ca
