Baker Creek By Basecamp

“Christmas Magic!”

We stayed in a cabin (#17) from December 22 - 27, 2025. Christmas in a log cabin in the mountains was a bucket list item for me. I knew it wouldn't be cheap, especially for a family of 5 and our dog, but I didn't care. I saved and planned for two years and I'm happy to say every second of it was th… more

We stayed in a cabin (#17) from December 22 - 27, 2025. Christmas in a log cabin in the mountains was a bucket list item for me. I knew it wouldn't be cheap, especially for a family of 5 and our dog, but I didn't care. I saved and planned for two years and I'm happy to say every second of it was the most memorable, pure Christmas Magic I will ever experience! While Baker Creek offers log lodge style accommodations if that's your cup of tea, anything less than a privet, traditional log cabin was out of the question for me. Shockingly there are few log cabin options in the Lake Louise and Banff area that are both dog friendly and will accommodate a family of 5 or more in a single cabin. Our cabin, #17, I believe is the only one that has a parking pad; all other guest vehicles must park in parking lot in front of the lodges and office a short walking distance from the cabins. Having read this from a previous review, I specifically booked this cabin one full year ahead of our arrival because I knew we would be bringing Christmas and a weeks’ worth or outdoor activity gear, food and clothing in the back of a fully loaded pickup so I wanted to have close and quick access to the things we could/did not want to bring inside the cabin. The staff are amazing, friendly and kind folk. We didn’t ask for much during our stay, only requested housekeeping once in 5 days but anything we did ask for they were happy to assist promptly. As a coffee lover, I took full advantage of the unlimited locally roasted Devil’s Head Coffee grounds available in the front office and they kept our firewood box full so we could enjoy the wood burning fire place every moment we were in the cabin. Unsure what if any decorations would be in the cabins over the holidays, we brought Christmas with us but were pleasantly surprised to see a small, 3 ft pre-lit tree in our cabin. We still setup our 7 ft pencil tree but I thought it was a nice touch on their part to include it. On Christmas day we went for a family walk along the river and when we returned, there was a small gift and a really kind card on our table from the Baker Creek staff wishing us a Merry Christmas Thank you! It’s the little things that set this resort and its people apart from others and why I will return. The cabin was cozy, a one bedroom + loft cabin with stairs. They also offer this cabin with a ladder, but we went with the stairs so our pooch could enjoy it as much as we did. They offer a lot of on-site and complimentary amenities like fat bike, snowshoe and skate rentals, access to groomed cross country skiing trails and a gym and steam room. We actually didn’t utilize any of these amenities, but we sure enjoyed the riverside fire pits at night and a ton of activities and attractions in near-by Lake Lousie and the Town of Banff. Unfortunately, the milder start to winter in the area meant that the skating rink wasn’t frozen and available during our stay, but it did mean we got to enjoy a 75 year-old record early season snowfall which was a huge part of the magic. It snowed every day, pretty much non-stop! There was so much snow, the weight of it downed dozens of trees on the Bow Valley Parkway, the (very) old TransCanada Highway 1A where Baker Creek is located. It’s an iconic scenic single lane, undivided road stretching from Banff to Lake Louise. Thankfully I had my 4x4 and it was definitely put to use. I booked this trip hoping to experience that classic Christmas cartoon scenery of a log cabin in the mountains with everything blanketed in pristine white snow and that’s precisely what I got making it worth every single penny and then some! I look forward to returning for a future summer or fall getaway.

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“Relaxing stay in the great outdoors!”

Baker Creek by Basecamp is tucked away on the quiet Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise. The property is a collection of cozy cabins near the river and there are fire pits and barbecues available nearby. Fitness centre and sauna are on the property too. There a re also a few lodge type… more

Baker Creek by Basecamp is tucked away on the quiet Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise. The property is a collection of cozy cabins near the river and there are fire pits and barbecues available nearby. Fitness centre and sauna are on the property too. There a re also a few lodge type rooms available. We stayed in a room that was spacious complete with a fireplace, pleasant balcony, whirlpool tub, and even a rocking chair. Bathroom was small but modern and equipped with Rocky Mountain toiletries, hair dryer, good towels and plenty of hot water. There was also a refrigerator, microwave and kettle. There are snacks, coffee, drinks and a small selection of prepared food available at the office. I suggest bringing along some of your favorite food and drinks (especially if you have a cabin which have well equipped kitchens) so that you wont need to drive to Lake Louise Village for supplies once you are comfortably settled in by the fireplace. Lake Louise Mountain is a short drive away so Baker Creek would be a nice place to stay during a ski trip. Staff are friendly and obliging. A couple of notes; the area is bear country so be alert (although I have never seen one there), there is WiFi but it was weak, at least in our room and there was no cellular phone signal. Great spot for a relaxing getaway!

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“Fabulous return visit”

Another wonderful stay at Bakers Creek Lodge. Our favorite place to stay when in the Lake Louise area. The staff were all friendly and truly cared how your vacation was going. Totally enjoyed our evening campfires. The location is so secluded. You truly feel like you are in your own campsite with… more

Another wonderful stay at Bakers Creek Lodge. Our favorite place to stay when in the Lake Louise area. The staff were all friendly and truly cared how your vacation was going. Totally enjoyed our evening campfires. The location is so secluded. You truly feel like you are in your own campsite with such beautiful surrounding mountains. The rooms and cabins are perfectly decorated. Perfect location for visiting Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise. A big thank you to all the great employees. Looking forward to returning again.

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