This well-known, historic hotel located in Lake Louise is rich in character and is a impressive example of the architectural heritage design for the region.
Project Details
Deer Lodge is a unique mountain resort nestled in the Canadian Rockies in Upper Lake Louise, Alberta.
Built in 1922 the hotel was originally a trading company and teahouse. In 1925 it was expanded into a lodge, and has been through several restorations since then. The last redevelopment was in 1985 when the lodge was completely renovated and winterized.
Sector(s)
Year Completed
Ongoing
Location
Client
Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort
Role
Prime Consultant
Size
± 108,500 ft²
Value
Confidential
Surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty, Deer Lodge enjoys busy tourist traffic all year round, and is heralded as a popular popular hub due to its proximity to Lake Louise's ski areas, and adjacent local hiking trails.
METAFOR has developed a masterplan involving building restoration and renovation, new buildings, and an extensive landscaping strategy with outdoor amenity spaces, such as a Nordic spa, private gardens, and outdoor recreational areas (ice skating and fire pits). New building programming includes new room wings, staff accommodations, meeting and event rooms, and an après-ski bar located in the Rocky Mountain Tour Garage (reconstructed and relocated). Our intent was to provide a site and building solution which would maintain the commercial area restraints and maximize the guestroom yield, while keeping within the Community Plan design guidelines.
