Canadian Mountain Holidays

Set at 1100 metres (3,600 feet) about 390 kilometres west of Banff, Adamant Lodge exemplifies our partnership with the environment. The lodge is situated at the confluence of four major alpine valleys, and is named for the surrounding diamond-hard peaks of the Adamants sub-range.

It has 28 cozy rooms, all with private bath, and hosts a total of 44 guests. The lodge amenities – climbing wall, outdoor whirlpool, games room, shop, cozy bar-lounge, sauna, and expansive outdoor deck with spectacular mountain views – ensure your wilderness experience is embellished by the comforts of a modern vacation.

These diamond-hard mountains offer a tremendous variety of hikes, long, short, easy, and nicely taxing. As always, it’s your choice. Here are 4 of the 45 routes that the Adamants’ guides and lodge manager choose from each day:

Pyrite Ridge - A lovely ridge walk, one of the finest in all of CMH’s territory, Pyrite can be enjoyed by hikers at any level of ability. Mountain goats are sometimes spotted in the Goldstream Valley just below the ridge, which is bordered by several glaciers to the northeast. As we amble along, high above the timberline, we’re treated to spectacular views of Mount Sir Sanford, Iconoclast Mountain, Pyrite, Argentine, and Folly peaks.

Serendipity Basin - A magnificent high alpine valley blanketed by a myriad of wildflowers, Serendipity is a geologic textbook, combining metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. From this spot, we are treated to a rare, upward view of thrusting, vertical rock faces.

Unicorn Meadows - The base for a variety of hikes among the wildflowers, Unicorn is a great place to gaze up at the imposing walls of the western Adamants and to get a close look at Austerity Glacier. We occasionally spot moose in the distance, and even a grizzly or two, along with the ubiquitous marmot.

Brewster Creek - The valley, named for the creek, is a wondrous alpine experience. Ten little lakes ascend up-valley; each is a great place to wander and digress. The flowers here are stunning, the views are, as ever, booming.