Escape to the great outdoors with Banff’s premier log cabin guest house.
Sundance Lodge offers backcountry comfort and complete privacy for up to 26 family members and friends, corporate outings, wedding groups and other special interest groups to enjoy this beautiful log cabin to themselves. When booked as a buyout, all guest rooms, lounge, dining and amenities are yours exclusively.

Enjoy a rustic getaway at Banff’s finest log cabin
The lodge is built with locally harvested timber and features indoor washrooms and heated showers. Powered by solar power and kept warm by wood heat, this cozy cabin adds a touch of home to the backcountry. Sitting on a gentle bend of Brewster Creek with the massive Sundance Range as a backdrop, this lodge is one you soon won’t forget.
The lodge has eight guest rooms, a large country kitchen and a cozy living room area where you can curl up by the wood burning fireplace and lose yourself in a good book. And after a day spent hiking or skiing in the fresh mountain air, you’ll appreciate an added comfort – hot showers! Mealtime is always an event – you’ll delight in hearty, home-cooked meals and fresh-from-the-oven baked goods – no one ever leaves Sundance hungry.
The Sundance Lodge cabin rental is accessible via an 11.6km (7.2 mile) trail from the Healy Creek Trailhead with an elevation gain of 173 metres (568 feet) located a 10km (6.2 mile) drive from the Town of Banff, or via a 16km trail from the Cave and Basin Trailhead in Banff with an elevation gain of 318 metres (1.038 feet). The wide open trail is track set and guests can choose to fat bike, e-bike*, cross country ski or snowshoe to the lodge. The trail is rated easy to moderate, and is mainly uphill on the way in. The trail has moderate inclines and declines and while possible for all skill levels, beginner cross-country skiers or fat bikers may prefer to snowshoe in to the lodge.
The nightly rate for this Banff log cabin guest house includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch for the trail. Sundance Lodge welcomes those in search of a uniquely quintessential Canadian log cabin experience.
*Pedal assist electric bikes are now permitted from the Healy Creek Trailhead to Sundance Lodge. Please refer to the Parks Canada regulations for full details.
Not a large group, looking for exclusive use?
Visit our Sundance Lodge Winter Stay page.
Contact us for buy-out availability
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"Sundance Lodge is the perfect location for après ski-in parties." - Jonathan , Co-owner
The best parts for most people include the following:
Quintessential Canadian log cabin experience
Backcountry comfort and complete privacy
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"Sundance Lodge is the perfect location for après ski-in parties." - Jonathan , Co-owner
On the lower level there is a large living room with a fireplace, a large country kitchen and two indoor washrooms with hot showers. The eight guest rooms are located upstairs and all have a bunk bed and either a single or a double bed.
In 2021, Sundance Lodge is accessible via an 11.6km (7.2 mile) trail from the Healy Creek Trailhead located approximately a 10km (6.2 mile) drive from the Town of Banff, or via a 16km trail from the Cave and Basin Trailhead in Banff. The wide open trail is track set and guests can choose to fat bike, e-bike*, cross country ski or snowshoe to the lodge. The trail is rated easy to moderate, and is mainly uphill on the way in. The trail has moderate inclines and declines and while possible for all skill levels, beginner cross-country skiers or fat bikers may prefer to snowshoe in to the lodge.
The 11.6km trail starts from the Healy Creek Trailhead on Sunshine Road near Banff (near Sunshine Ski Resort). The trail follows the Healy Creek Trail for several kilometres before turning onto the Brewster Creek Trail which leads you to the lodge and offers scenic valley views through open and forested areas. This trail has 173 metres (568 feet) of elevation gain and typically takes 2.5 to 4 hours depending on experience level and pace.
The 16km trail from the Cave and Basin Trailhead on Cave Ave in the Town of Banff follows the Sundance Trail to Sundance Canyon which connects to the Healy Creek Trail Junction. From here, you’ll turn onto the Brewster Creek Trail which leads you to the lodge and offers scenic valley views through open and forested areas. This trail has 318 metres (1,038 feet) of elevation gain and typically takes 3 to 5 hours depending on experience level and pace.
*Pedal assist electric bikes are now permitted from the Healy Creek Trailhead to Sundance Lodge. E-bikes are not permitted from the Cave and Basin Trailhead to Sundance Lodge. Please refer to the Parks Canada e-bike regulations for further details.
Please note that skiing is dependent on snow conditions, and current conditions for the Sundance Trail to Sundance Canyon, Healy Creek Trail and Brewster Creek Trail can be viewed on the Parks Canada website.
This blog provides more information on how to get to Sundance Lodge.
Please ensure that you display a valid Banff National Park Pass in your vehicle and a sign saying that you are staying at Sundance Lodge (Sundance Lodge car signage will be provided upon booking). Please be aware the parking lots are not locked or guarded.
Guests will also be required to purchase a Banff National Park Pass. These locations will be checked for passes throughout winter and guests will receive a fine if they don’t have a pass.
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"Sundance Lodge is the perfect location for après ski-in parties." - Jonathan , Co-owner
- A refundable $500 damage deposit applies to all buyout bookings.
- The lodge sleeps a maximum of 26 guests.
- All minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- The price includes up to 12 guests, with an additional fee for each additional guest.
- Transport is not available.
- Please note that there is no electricity or cell service at the lodge.
- All adults must sign a waiver. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any children under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
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"Sundance Lodge is the perfect location for après ski-in parties." - Jonathan , Co-owner