Fernie, B.C. July 16th, 2009 – “Island Lake Lodge welcomes the public launch of The Phase 1 of the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Center and The Fernie Gateway Project” says the GM of Island Lake Lodge Steve Kuijt. Kuijt went on to say “Island Lake Lodge was instrumental in funding many of the start up costs for the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Center and have helped to spearhead this cooperative venture, we are very happy to see this project get off the ground”. Although the project is in the preliminary stages of design and fundraising, the fact that a site has been chosen for Phase 1 of the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Center and Architects drawings are also in preliminary phases is very encouraging.

A longtime leader in East Kootenay eco-tourism, Island Lake Lodge is committed to working with local tourism initiatives to protect and preserve the environment while encouraging sustainable development and industry in the Elk Valley. A cornerstone of the operating philosophy of “providing the best possible wilderness experience” is in creating a sustainable and eco-friendly operation. This was recently recognized by a letter received from the Honorable Diane Ablonczy, Federal Minister of State Small Business and Tourism, thanking Island Lake Lodge for the outstanding contribution to the Tourism Industry.

About Island Lake Lodge – The lodge sits above a stunning mountain lake on 7000 acres of pristine wilderness. In the winter it operates as a catskiing operation, servicing 36 guests in three snow cats. In the summer it is a luxurious backcountry lodge, offering hiking, a full spa, fine dining and deluxe lodging. Located 20 minutes from Fernie B.C. it is an easy 2.5-hour drive from Kalispell, Montana and a 3 hour drive from Calgary Alberta, or a 1 hour drive from the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook British Columbia.

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Fernie, BC Canada June 1st 2009 – The international acclaimed travel magazine National Geographic Traveler recently published their Stay List 2009 Guide”, an elite list of 129 hotels around the globe with a transcendent vision that goes beyond traditional hotel-keeping.

Island Lake Lodge was first on the list of only 13 in Canada.

“It really is great being recognized by such an outstanding magazine” says Steve Kujit, Island Lake’s General Manager.

“We also received a letter from the Honorable Diane Ablonzy, Federal Minister of State Small Business and Tourism, saying she had read the article and thanking us for our outstanding contribution to the Tourism Industry” added Kujit.

Read more here:
http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/04/stay-list/canada-text