Emerald Lake Lodge

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Emerald Lake Lodge wedding venue in Field, BC is a fixed-location hotel and lodge operated by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts. Its official wedding page places the property beside Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park and documents function rooms, a lake-overlooking ceremony site, guest accommodation, a two-person elopement package and an exclusive-use option marketed as Rent Your Own Island.

This evidence-led profile separates those confirmed features from details that require a proposal. The official website currently says its three wedding rooms can accommodate weddings of up to 88 people, but rates, date availability and many contractual terms are not stated on the accessible HTML pages. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Emerald Lake Lodge hosts weddings and elopements at the lodge rather than providing a mobile service. The official wedding page identifies three function rooms: the Vice President’s Room, President’s Room and Cilantro on the Lake. It also presents the View Point overlooking Emerald Lake as a ceremony location.

The Yoho Lounge can support intimate gatherings and cocktail receptions, but CRMR says it is available only when the President’s or Vice President’s room is booked and cannot be rented separately. The website also refers couples to food menus featuring locally and seasonally inspired Canadian Rocky Mountain cuisine.

• Wedding function spaces for celebrations of up to 88 people
• A ceremony location overlooking Emerald Lake
• On-site guest accommodation and dining
• A two-person elopement package
• An exclusive-use Rent Your Own Island option

Wedding, elopement and accommodation options

The dedicated elopement page says the package is limited to the couple getting married, with a maximum of two people. Listed inclusions are two nights of accommodation, one three-course à-la-carte dinner for two, two breakfasts for two, a bouquet and boutonniere, a wedding cake, sparkling wine, a fruit-and-cheese or chocolate plate, and an in-room gift.

For larger celebrations, the wedding page documents 24 cabin-style buildings and 85 guest units. The separate accommodation page says the cabin buildings can accommodate up to 200 guests. That lodging figure should not be treated as wedding capacity: the current wedding page separately states a maximum of 88 people for weddings.

• Ask which room and layout correspond to the quoted capacity
• Confirm whether accommodation must be reserved through a room block
• Check whether elopement inclusions can be modified or upgraded

Service area and who it may suit

This is a destination venue in Yoho National Park, outside Field, British Columbia. CRMR describes it as approximately 20 minutes west of Lake Louise and about 2.5 hours from Calgary International Airport. Those are the operator’s approximate travel times and should be checked against seasonal road and traffic conditions.

The documented offering may suit couples seeking a Rocky Mountain ceremony and reception with guest lodging at the same property, an event of no more than 88 people, a couple-only elopement, or a full-property buyout. The official pages reviewed do not establish off-site catering or wedding services away from the lodge.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include multiple function spaces, a ceremony viewpoint over the lake, on-site accommodation and the option to reserve every function room, guest room and amenity through the exclusive-use offering. These are documented venue features, not ratings or endorsements.

Practical planning requires attention to connectivity and room comfort. CRMR says there is no cell reception at Emerald Lake Lodge, Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge, and guest rooms do not have air conditioning. The wedding page also contains an apparent copy discrepancy: its wedding-inquiry text refers to Buffalo Mountain Lodge even though the page is for Emerald Lake Lodge. Couples should identify Emerald Lake Lodge clearly in every inquiry and retain written confirmation of the property and event date.

• No cell reception is documented at the lodge
• Wi-Fi is limited to the main lodge
• Guest rooms do not have air conditioning
• The online inquiry wording should be clarified before relying on it

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published on the official HTML pages reviewed for this profile. The wedding page offers a downloadable information package, but couples should request a current, date-specific written proposal instead of relying on older web references or third-party price estimates.

The proposal should separate venue or room charges, food and beverage terms, guest accommodation, exclusive-use costs, service charges, taxes and optional additions. Deposit amounts, payment dates, cancellation conditions and minimum-spend requirements were not established by the accessible official HTML evidence.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The official CRMR contact page lists Emerald Lake Lodge’s local number as 250-343-6321, the toll-free number as 800-663-6336 and the guest-services email as ellguestservices@crmr.com. Its published mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Field, BC, Canada V0A 1G0.

Wedding and elopement enquiries can be started through the forms linked from the respective official pages. Because of the Buffalo Mountain Lodge wording on the Emerald Lake wedding page, name Emerald Lake Lodge in the subject and message, then verify that the reply, proposal and payment instructions all refer to the Field, BC property.

• Official wedding page: crmr.com/resorts/emerald-lake/weddings/
• Local lodge phone: 250-343-6321
• Guest-services email: ellguestservices@crmr.com

What couples should confirm

Ask for a proposal tied to the intended date, guest count and room layout. Confirm the ceremony site, indoor backup arrangements, exclusive-use boundaries, setup and teardown times, accessibility, vendor access, food-and-beverage rules, noise or end-time restrictions, and what staffing or coordination is included.

Destination logistics also warrant written answers. Confirm guest-room inventory and block terms, parking and transfers, seasonal access, the effect of limited connectivity, and whether any park approvals affect the planned ceremony. For an elopement, determine whether an officiant, witnesses, licence arrangements, photography or permit support must be booked separately, as those items are not among the inclusions listed on the official elopement page.

• Capacity and layout for each event segment
• Weather backup and ceremony-site access
• Accommodation block, release dates and check-in logistics
• Included coordination, rentals and vendor requirements
• Complete cancellation, payment, tax and service-charge terms

Continue planning

• Canada wedding directory
• wedding and bridal guide

Frequently asked questions

How many wedding guests can Emerald Lake Lodge accommodate?

The current official wedding page says its three rooms can accommodate weddings of up to 88 people. Couples should confirm the limit for their chosen room, seating plan and reception format.

Does Emerald Lake Lodge offer an elopement package?

Yes. The official elopement page describes a package for the couple getting married only, with a maximum of two people. It includes two nights of accommodation, selected meals, flowers, cake, sparkling wine, a plate and an in-room gift.

Can guests stay at Emerald Lake Lodge?

Yes. CRMR documents 24 cabin-style buildings and 85 guest units; its accommodation page says the buildings can accommodate up to 200 guests. Wedding capacity remains separately stated as up to 88 people.

Can couples reserve the entire property for a wedding?

CRMR markets a Rent Your Own Island option that includes every function room, guest room and amenity. Availability, exclusivity boundaries and current pricing must be confirmed directly.

Are Emerald Lake Lodge wedding prices available online?

Current pricing is not explicitly published on the official HTML pages reviewed. Request a dated written proposal covering venue, catering, accommodation, taxes, service charges and payment terms.

Sources checked

• Emerald Lake Lodge Weddings | Romantic Lakeside Ceremonies
• Emerald Lake Elopement | Intimate Weddings in Yoho Park
• Accommodations at Emerald Lake Lodge | Yoho National Park
• Get in Touch with Us | Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

Phone: 250-343-6321

Website: https://crmr.com/resorts/emerald-lake/weddings/