Planning
Location
When you’re up here, you’ll feel like you’re a world away—and yet we’re one of the world’s easiest-to-get-to heli lodges.
Location is Everything
Welcome to the Birthplace of Heli-skiing
We didn’t invent heli-skiing, but we’re proud to spend every day skiing in the mountains where it all began. Halfway between Golden and Revelstoke, Heather Mountain Lodge is one of Canada’s most accessible heli-skiing destinations. Calgary International Airport is a simple—and scenic—four-hour drive from our front door. That’s nothing—at least by Canadian standards. And while we’re easier to get to than many operations, our lodge feels remote in all the right ways.
From Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, head north on Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), then exit onto Stoney Trail North West (Highway 201). Drive all the way to the Trans Canada Highway (#1 HWY-16th Avenue). Head west on Highway 1—this is the highway you’ll take all the way to the lodge. You’ll pass through Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Golden. Just before you reach Golden you’ll travel through 15 kilometers of the Kicking Horse Canyon. Please use caution in this area. Heather Mountain Lodge is 55 kilometers or 45 minutes west of Golden. You’ll find us on the right (north) side of Highway 1, marked by a lighted sign at the turnoff, as well as a few small signs noting ‘Great Canadian Heli-Skiing’ and ‘Heather Mountain Lodge’ prior. Once you turn off the highway, the lodge is to your left about 100 meters. The entire trip should take approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
From Revelstoke
Heather Mountain Lodge is 92 kilometers or 60 minutes east of Revelstoke, just off Highway 1. We’re on the left (north) side of the highway and marked by a lighted sign at the turnoff, as well as a few small signs noting ‘Great Canadian Heli-Skiing’ and ‘Heather Mountain Lodge’ prior. Once you turn off the highway, the lodge is to your left about 100 meters.
Enjoy your trip, and please drive carefully. If you run into any issues, don’t hesitate to call us at 1.250.344.7490 – This link will open your default phone application.
Other Arrival Information
Car Rental
If you’d like the flexibility of renting a car, please feel free to use our discount code with Budget – This link opens in a new browser tab. When filling in your details, use our “BCD Number,” which is U175757. Another option is to hire a car and driver. You can do so at Ridebooker.com – This link opens in a new browser tab
