Pyramid Lake Lodge

I had an excellent experience staying at the Pyramid Lake Lodge. The location is beautiful and the amenities were good. There is free coffee in the lobby and the machine can also make other drinks (tea, hot chocolate). Make sure to take advantage of the boat rentals and paddle around the lake. There is also an easy hiking trail to Pyramid Island and beyond. The restaurant on site is also very good. I would definitely stay here again in the future.

Rooms are lovely, unfortunately you can hear the shrill sounds of screaming toddlers through closed doors and windows, people running past your windows/doors so that wasn't great. Kitchenette was lovely. Dishes and dish soap supplied. Adventurous parking at an angle for the cabins, remember to turn your wheels appropriately. Far enough away from Jasper to be nice and quiet during the evening (during the day it is mobbed with people), close enough to be on the list of places to visit. Free one hour rental of a single kayak was wonderful! Beautiful mountain lake, amazing views, not a smokey day, so was gorgeous. Free coffee/espresso in the morning, with hotel stay, was a godsend.

Kayaking at Pyramid Lake was less of a “day out” and more of a spiritual awakening with paddles. First of all, the lake itself is so glassy and calm that I briefly considered proposing to it. Secondly, the kayaks glide smoother than a buttered penguin on a marble floor. But the true jewel of this aquatic adventure? Gentleman Sam. Imagine if Crocodile Dundee and Hugh Jackman had a baby who was raised exclusively on Tim Tams and charm school, that’s him. With a single flick of his Aussie-accented tongue, he had us all feeling like seasoned explorers about to discover Atlantis. Sam didn’t just sort us out with kayaks. No. He bestowed upon us vessels of destiny. He handed me a paddle like it was Excalibur, whispered “you’ll be right, mate,” and suddenly I knew deep in my bones that I could conquer both the lake and possibly the entire Canadian wilderness. We laughed, we paddled, we yelled “quack quack” at confused ducks who were definitely judging our technique. At one point, I’m pretty sure I saw the reflection of Sam’s moustache (or was it an aura?) shimmering on the lake, guiding us like a southern-hemisphere lighthouse. By the end, I was wet, sore, spiritually enlightened, and 37% more Australian than when I started. Pyramid Lake kayaking: highly recommend. Gentleman Sam: should probably run for Prime Minister of Earth.

Perfect home base while in Jasper. The room was exactly what we needed- comfy bed and clean bathroom. They use products from the Rocky Mountain Soap Company, I fell in love and bought soap in town to take home. The location was absolute perfection. Pyramid Mountain and the lake were a magical backdrop. Complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. A fire pit and adorandak chairs to enjoy while listening to the loons talk to each other. There was a female grizzly hanging around, we saw her on the way into town for dinner. We also saw a bald eagle and several deer. We enjoyed an afternoon kayak as well. I highly recommend!!!