Canalta Lodge Banff

Family-run mountain lodge with Canada's highest elevation hot springs pool in Banff

Amenities & Facilities

Canalta Lodge Banff is the only hotel in Canada offering a hot springs pool at the highest elevation, located in the courtyard alongside two outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, and fire pits. The Happy Camper coffee bar serves specialty coffee and confectioneries daily, while the complimentary evening S'mores station operates from 4-7 pm at the outdoor fire pits. Guests also have access to a fitness center, bike rental, ski storage, and a shared lounge with board games.

Room Options

The lofts at Canalta Lodge include a full kitchen, dining area, fireplace, and two full bathrooms, providing spacious living for families or groups. Standard rooms are available with balconies overlooking Mount Norquay and Sulpher Mountain, and pet-friendly standard rooms allow dogs. All rooms feature air conditioning, a seating area, cable HDTV, and blackout blinds.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served each morning from 6-10 am, including scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, pancakes from a pancake machine, and a yogurt bar with toppings. The Happy Camper coffee bar offers specialty beverages and pastries for purchase throughout the day. In the evening, the hotel provides a free S'mores station with outdoor fire pits, and the bar offers adult drinks during happy hour.

Location & Transportation

Canalta Lodge Banff sits on Banff Avenue, a 15-minute walk from the town centre and a 5-minute drive from Banff city centre. The hotel provides complimentary Roam transit bus passes at reception, making it easy to reach downtown restaurants and shops. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is a 14-minute drive away, and Banff Upper Hot Springs and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are within a short drive or bus ride.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Families at Canalta Lodge can book two-story lofts with bunk beds, a full kitchen, and two bathrooms, plus access to a playground half a block away. The hotel offers a large collection of board games available free of charge in the lounge, and the complimentary breakfast and evening S'mores keep children entertained. Standard rooms are pet-friendly, and the front desk can provide laundry supplies, a pack 'n play, and high chairs upon request.

• Hot Springs Pool: Canada's highest elevation hot springs pool exclusively at Canalta Lodge Banff
• Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast buffet with pancake machine and yogurt bar
• S'mores: Complimentary evening S'mores station with fire pit from 4-7 pm
• Loft Rooms: Two-story lofts with full kitchen, fireplace, and two bathrooms
• Ski Shuttle: Complimentary shuttle to Mount Norquay and other ski resorts
• Parking: Heated underground parking with keycard access
• Pet-Friendly: Standard rooms welcome dogs with no additional fee