Perched high on a hill just outside the Jasper National Park East Gates in Alberta, Overlander Mountain Lodge has a spectacular view of the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. Overlander makes a great base for exploring both Jasper National...
Perched high on a hill just outside the Jasper National Park East Gates in Alberta, Overlander Mountain Lodge has a spectacular view of the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. Overlander makes a great base for exploring both Jasper National Park and the Hinton area. However, there is no reason to leave the lodge as it is a perfect weekend getaway destination all on its own. With fantastic mountain views, a great restaurant, and over 25 km of hiking trails there are plenty of activities to keep guests entertained all weekend. For instance, one trail leads to Folding Mountain Brewery which makes for a great lunch destination. Whereas another trail leads Brule Lake and the famous Brule sand dunes. The Overlander Mountain Lodge is a peaceful location that is also perfectly suited to relaxation and reading a good book. Since the lodge faces west and has sweeping views of Jasper National Park it is an ideal location for catching a perfect Canadian Rocky Mountain sunset.
Overlander Mountain Lodge has an excellent location. It is only 15 minutes to the Town of Hinton, 20 minutes to William A Switzer Provincial Park, and 20min to the Miette Hot Springs (open spring-early fall). Additionally, it is a beautiful 40-minute drive through the Rocky Mountains to reach the Jasper Townsite.
Even if not staying at the Overlander Mountain Lodge it is worth visiting to go for a hike and to grab a meal at Stone Peak Restaurant while enjoying the sweeping view of the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Overlander Mountain Lodge is truly a jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
The Overlander Mountain Lodge sign greets visitors as they arrive. In the background you can see the main lodge as well as Folding Mountain. I was particularly looking forward to our weekend getaway at Overlander. It is the perfect combination of...
The Overlander Mountain Lodge sign greets visitors as they arrive. In the background you can see the main lodge as well as Folding Mountain. I was particularly looking forward to our weekend getaway at Overlander. It is the perfect combination of a charming and cozy log cabin mountain getaway that I love with great food and lots of hiking trails. Incredibly, this photo was taken at 4:36pm after our 1km hike. Showing how quickly it gets dark in Alberta in December.
The Overlander Mountain Lodge is a log building built in 1962. It is all at once luxurious, cozy and casual making it a great destination to escape too. The main lodge has 31 rooms, the Stone Mountain Restaurant, and the Fireside Lounge. Its...
The Overlander Mountain Lodge is a log building built in 1962. It is all at once luxurious, cozy and casual making it a great destination to escape too. The main lodge has 31 rooms, the Stone Mountain Restaurant, and the Fireside Lounge. Its location is perfect built on top of a hill that looks out across the valley into Jasper National Park. The views are magnificent.
The common areas in the main lodge a very comfortable. It feels like hanging out in a cozy living room of a log home. This is a perfect spot to play a game. Overlander Mountain Lodge is the perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating Canadian...
The common areas in the main lodge a very comfortable. It feels like hanging out in a cozy living room of a log home. This is a perfect spot to play a game. Overlander Mountain Lodge is the perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating Canadian Rocky Mountain adventure.
The fireside lounge in the main building at Overlander Mountain Lodge is a cozy place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Staff build a fire every day for guests to enjoy. After enjoying dinner at Stone Peak Restaurant, we decided to sit and...
The fireside lounge in the main building at Overlander Mountain Lodge is a cozy place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Staff build a fire every day for guests to enjoy. After enjoying dinner at Stone Peak Restaurant, we decided to sit and enjoy the fire for awhile. Other restaurant guests did the same and it wasn't long before we made new friends and ended up talking the night away.
We chose a mountain view room in the main lodge for our weekend Rocky Mountain adventure. The Mountain View rooms have a large balcony overlooking the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. The view is incredible. Since the mountain view rooms...
We chose a mountain view room in the main lodge for our weekend Rocky Mountain adventure. The Mountain View rooms have a large balcony overlooking the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. The view is incredible. Since the mountain view rooms face west and look out across the valley the balconies are the perfect place for spectacular sunsets.
This is the view of the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains that is enjoyed from Overlander Mountain Lodge. On a nice summer day, I could spend all day enjoying the view from the balcony or from the restaurant...
This is the view of the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains that is enjoyed from Overlander Mountain Lodge. On a nice summer day, I could spend all day enjoying the view from the balcony or from the restaurant patio below.
The Mountain View rooms at Overlander Mountain Lodge are so cozy and comfortable. We had a corner room on the top floor. Beyond the log cabin feel and the great view our room also had a gas fireplace. The rooms do not have televisions or phones...
The Mountain View rooms at Overlander Mountain Lodge are so cozy and comfortable. We had a corner room on the top floor. Beyond the log cabin feel and the great view our room also had a gas fireplace. The rooms do not have televisions or phones making Overlander Lodge a great place to reconnect with nature. No need to worry though, there is still Wi-Fi.
Overlander Mountain Lodge's property is a nice place to walk around. In addition to the rooms in the main lodge, Overlander also has several chalets and heritage cabins to choose from.
A secondary building known as Miette has several other rooms to pick from. These rooms also have gas fireplaces and have property views. There are just mere steps from the main lodge and its spectacular mountain views.
This is one of the chalets that are available for bookings through Overlander Mountain Lodge. This one is the three bedroom, two and a half bath Canadian Rocky Mountain Chalet with balcony, gas fireplace, BBQ and fully equipped kitchen. Unlike...
This is one of the chalets that are available for bookings through Overlander Mountain Lodge. This one is the three bedroom, two and a half bath Canadian Rocky Mountain Chalet with balcony, gas fireplace, BBQ and fully equipped kitchen. Unlike the rooms in the main lodge and Miette building, the Chalet has television. Altogether, Overlander Mountain Lodge has 6 chalets to choose from.
These Heritage Cabins at Overlander Mountain Lodge are authentic mountain log cabins that are adorable and so nostalgic. The cabins have two double-sized beds and gas fireplaces. The cabins are also pet friendly. The mountain view side of the...
These Heritage Cabins at Overlander Mountain Lodge are authentic mountain log cabins that are adorable and so nostalgic. The cabins have two double-sized beds and gas fireplaces. The cabins are also pet friendly. The mountain view side of the heritage cabins even have private balconies overlooking the valley.
We were surprised to learn that there are several private residences on the property as well. Some of the properties are recreational ones whereas others are year-round residences. If you dream of a mountain getaway to call your own, then you may...
We were surprised to learn that there are several private residences on the property as well. Some of the properties are recreational ones whereas others are year-round residences. If you dream of a mountain getaway to call your own, then you may want to keep an eye on the real estate listings for here.
Overlander Mountain Lodge has a large bon fire pit which would be another fun place to hang out on a summer's eve especially if they let guests roast marshmallows and make smores. There is nothing better than enjoying the fresh pine scented air...
Overlander Mountain Lodge has a large bon fire pit which would be another fun place to hang out on a summer's eve especially if they let guests roast marshmallows and make smores. There is nothing better than enjoying the fresh pine scented air while enjoying an outdoor fire and gazing at the stars.
There are enough hiking trails at Overlander Mountain Lodge to keep guests entertained that there really is no need to go anywhere else during your stay. For a more adventurous hike, there is a 10km trail that leads to Brule Lake and its famous...
There are enough hiking trails at Overlander Mountain Lodge to keep guests entertained that there really is no need to go anywhere else during your stay. For a more adventurous hike, there is a 10km trail that leads to Brule Lake and its famous sand dunes. Alternatively, there is trail that leads to Folding Mountain Brewery which would be a great hike to a lunch destination.
Since we visited in December the sun sets early so it gets dark quickly after the sun dips behind the mountain range. We arrived late in the day and started our hike shortly after 4:00pm. Hence our decision to do the short 1 km hike and to...
Since we visited in December the sun sets early so it gets dark quickly after the sun dips behind the mountain range. We arrived late in the day and started our hike shortly after 4:00pm. Hence our decision to do the short 1 km hike and to explore the property. Regardless, we had fun on our little Rocky Mountain adventure.
We came across one strategically placed bench along the trail. It was perfectly positioned for enjoying the mountain view and the setting sun. Coming from the opposite direction (going counterclockwise on the trail) it wouldn't be too far from...
We came across one strategically placed bench along the trail. It was perfectly positioned for enjoying the mountain view and the setting sun. Coming from the opposite direction (going counterclockwise on the trail) it wouldn't be too far from the property making it a relatively easy destination for most people to enjoy.
The first part of the trail (going clockwise) winds through the alpine forest. Upon reaching the top of the hill and the edge of the forest the views open up. Here the trail follows along the edge for hikers to enjoy the incredible mountain views...
The first part of the trail (going clockwise) winds through the alpine forest. Upon reaching the top of the hill and the edge of the forest the views open up. Here the trail follows along the edge for hikers to enjoy the incredible mountain views looking out towards Jasper National Park.
Jasper National Park is a favourite destination for this Canadian Adventure Seeker. Jasper East, the area just outside of the park and Jasper National Park itself are fantastic outdoor playgrounds. Maybe next year I will check out the view from...
Jasper National Park is a favourite destination for this Canadian Adventure Seeker. Jasper East, the area just outside of the park and Jasper National Park itself are fantastic outdoor playgrounds. Maybe next year I will check out the view from the top of the mountain behind me. I might have to train for that one though, it looks challenging, but I bet the view will be worth it.
A view of the most prominent mountain near Overlander Mountain Lodge at sunset. The Canadian Rocky Mountains are so majestic. It is hard not to fall in love with mountains in a place like this.
This lamp post reminds be of the one from the stories about Narnia. It feels as if following the trail into the woods will lead us to a magical land. I guess in a way it does, since it leads to incredible views of the Rocky Mountains which are...
This lamp post reminds be of the one from the stories about Narnia. It feels as if following the trail into the woods will lead us to a magical land. I guess in a way it does, since it leads to incredible views of the Rocky Mountains which are themselves a magical location.