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Breakfast at Eagle Lodge

June 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Bella Coola, Accommodations
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We got up fairly early the morning we left the Bella Coola area, but we did have breakfast at the Eagle Lodge, which is right outside town of Bella Coola.  We had a fantastic little breakfast of pancakes and eggs, which was absolutely appreciated after our long day touring the coast! 

The Lodge itself was quite beautiful and well kept, complete with a little hot tub, cozy rooms and friendly hosts.  We had a wonderful chat with Rose, the owner, who had lots to tell us about all the great things to do in the area; from hikes to sights, we could have easily spent another week there with the new info she gave us!  Too bad... guess I'll just have to plan another trip!

 

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Posted by kamloopstraveller, Kamloops at 07:40 PM

Coast Mountain Lodge and Bella Coola

June 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Bella Coola, Accommodations
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We rolled into Bella Coola a little exhausted from our trip down the 'big hill' and were relieved to settle into Coast Mountain Lodge, just outside of Bella Coola in a town called Hagensborg.  It was a beautiful little lodge, with easy access to all the activities in the area and a real modern design inside the log cabin exterior.  There was a little cafe bar inside the main office where you could get a nice specialty coffee - this was certainly not expected but was absolutely appreciated.

The lodge was a great homebase for our quick stay in the Bella Coola area and it was only a quick drive to the ocean, to hikes, to restaurants and other activities.  Definitely would love to go back and spend some more time and maybe take a wilderness tour offered by the hotel!

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Posted by kamloopstraveller, Kamloops at 07:35 PM

Escott Bay - Cowboy Adventures!

May 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Anahim Lake, Accommodations
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 When we arrived at Escott Bay, I thought it would be just a fishing resort but it turned out to be an impressive cowboy experience (and fishing resort!).  We not only were treated to a great view of Anahim Lake, but we were delighted when Bill, the owner, demonstrated how to pack a pack horse for an overnight trail ride and shared with us his admiration and enthusiasm for the beautiful area around Escott Bay. 

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Posted by kamloopstraveller, Kamloops at 09:21 PM

Clearwater Lake Lodge

May 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Anahim Lake, Accommodations
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We spent two nights at the Clearwater Lake Lodge, and I must say, it filled my expectations of a perfect, relaxing retreat!  The main lodge and suites are comfortable, cozy and complete with a giant, hand built fireplace.  The view from the lodge onto the lake is extraordinary and was coupled with various bird sightings throughout our stay. 

The host, Gisela and Bernward, were absolutely delightful, and fed our group the most wonderful homecooked meals.  Sharing their experiences in the area, they had plenty of local lore and history which added a great value to our stay.  Berward was a great tour guide who led us on hikes and brought us to some of the many highlights in the area, such as Tatlayoko Lake.  We had great fun learning and exploring with him!  He even brought us out to see a nearby osprey nest.

Essentially, after having a great day exploring the Chilcotin, it is wonderful to come back to a place offering luxury, urban amenities with a flourish of great hospitality and company. 

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Posted by kamloopstraveller, Kamloops at 09:15 PM

The Hills Health Ranch

May 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > 100 Mile House, Accommodations
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I was so surprised when we arrived at the 'Hills' at how relaxing the resort, with a focus on weight loss and health, could be.  We met a bunch of great staff members, all of whom were really friendly and positive, encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle. 

The resort was huge, offering pretty much every activity you could want to participate in, like hiking, Pilates and yoga.  They also have a pool, gym and personal trainers on site to help everyone achieve their goals.  I also liked the fact that the ranch serves as a recreation facility for locals, with a ski hill, terrain park and miles of cross-country and horseback trails.

 

The owner, Pat, was saying that some visitors stay up to 3 or 4 months to achieve weight loss goals.  What a cool experience that would be!  There is a large wall located in the center which has pictures of all the successes experienced at the ranch.  For someone looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, this would be a great weeklong vacation!

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Posted by kamloopstraveller, Kamloops at 06:35 PM