SEASON
June 1 to October 15 annually

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

Our Minimum stay is 2 nights
Recommended Minimum is 3 nights.

All our accommodation packages are priced "per person per night" in Canadian Dollars and include private or semi-private cabin accommodation complete with all bedding and towels, use of all recreational equipment including powerboats (two guests per boat), all meals, snacks, coffee, tea, and powdered juices. Canned or bottled beverages, souvenirs, fishing licenses and tackle, other recreational purchases, gratuities and the GST are NOT included.

RETREAT OVERNIGHT PACKAGES

Shared Cabins - Triple or Quad Occupancy UPDATING per person per night

Private Cabins - Double Occupancy UPDATING per person per night

Private Cabins - Single Occupancy UPDATING per night

CHILDREN
We offer families with children, a 50% discount off our double occupancy rate for all children fully under the age of 12 (equal to UPDATING per child per night), if they are sharing a cabin with their parents, or with other children in any available shared three or four person cabin. We regret that we cannot discount accommodation packages for children 12 years of age or older. This area is not a playground. Parents must remember that Fortress Lake is a rugged and remote wilderness area, with no rapid access to medical attention. Our staff also have many daily tasks, and cannot be held responsible for your children's safety. Therefore, we expect that the parents of children visiting the camp will carefully supervise the actions and activities of their children on a full time basis while visiting Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat.

AIRFARE
The round trip scenic flight between Golden, BC and Fortress Lake is normally taken in our world renowned DeHavilland Beaver Floatplane. This spectacular flight along the spine of the Canadian Rockies takes approximately one hour in each direction. We regret we are not able to offer children or groups a discount on the cost of these flights.

FLOATPLANE AIRFARE

Round Trip Per Person: $375.00 plus GST

Aircraft departures from Golden normally take place between 6:30am and 1:00pm Mountain Time. Departing Fortress Lake you will normally return to Golden between 10:30am and 4:00pm. Please call our office the day before you are scheduled to arrive at Fortress Lake, to confirm the actual departure time of your particular flight.

GROUPS
Groups of 10 to 12 adults may receive a 10% discount on the accommodation for each angling member of the group, OR the group organizer can elect to receive a complimentary accommodation package. Airfare is not discounted. Please note that we expect to have contact and deal with only one member of each group at all times, and that we will honour your choice of discount only IF we receive just a single deposit payment covering the entire group AND this is followed by just one final payment covering the whole group.

NON-ANGLING GUESTS
Non-anglers will receive a 10% discount on our accommodation rates IF they are not using the powerboats. Please note that anglers not using the boats will still be charged our normal camp rates, to recognize their higher impact on the natural resources of the area.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS GROUP RETREATS:
Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat can be booked for your exclusive use at any time of the year. We have the ideal location for weddings, family reunions, meetings, employee incentives, or seminars. We also specialize in developing single or multi-day customized group itineraries, and multi-sport adventure tours with or without the inclusion of programs at Purcell Lodge, our luxurious and remote helicopter-accessed mountain-top retreat, west of Golden. We will be happy to design and quote a specialty program to meet your specific needs.

DAY TOURS:
If you are unsure about your level of commitment to wilderness adventures, we can offer you an introductory day tour to Fortress Lake. These non-threatening outings are designed to show inexperienced folks the natural wonders of this marvelous area, and will demonstrate that wilderness destinations and their associated activities are not normally dangerous, and that they are indeed, the ideal stress relief option for your next vacation. We depart Golden BC in the morning by DeHavilland Beaver float equipped aircraft. After take-off you can sit back and enjoy the guided tour provided by your pilot, an experienced local mountaineer, while the hour-long scenic flight proceeds along the stunningly beautiful Continental Divide region of the Canadian Rockies. We touch down at Fortress Lake in time for a hearty camp lunch, and a pleasant guided afternoon nature walk. Following a few contemplative minutes to enjoy the unique spirituality of this pristine wilderness, we board the aircraft for the spectacular return flight to Golden. Total tour time is approximately five hours. Day Tour Per Person- all-inclusive $250.00 plus GST

GUIDES
A hiking or angling guide is available by reservation, or on a "first come first served" basis, for a supplemental charge of $100 per half day (four to five hours). We regret that guides are not available during the evening hours.

FISHING LICENCES
Anyone planning to fish must purchase an angling licence prior to the assembly of their fishing equipment at camp. For your convenience we have licences for sale at Fortress Lake.

Current BC angling licence fees are as follows, but do not include GST, and are subject to change by the government:

Type	Annual	Eight Day
BC Resident	$30	$17
Canadian	$40	$25
Foreign	$55	$30
Under 16 yrs	n/c	n/c
Senior BC Resident $5.00Must also be a Canadian CitizenNote: No other senior's discount is available

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Guests are not permitted to bring any pets.

For health, fire safety, and insurance reasons we must insist that all camp buildings remain non-smoking and that our outdoor gathering places also be smoke free.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Wilderness recreation is not without risk. All our guests are required to read and sign a comprehensive Waiver of Liability in order for us to host their vacation. A sample of this waiver will be sent to you upon receipt of your deposit. When you arrive in Golden, you will be required to complete and sign this waiver.

LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS
For flight safety reasons we have a strict all-inclusive luggage limit of 20 lbs. per person on the aircraft. Your clothing must be packed in a soft duffel, daypack, or sports bag. We cannot accommodate suitcases or framed backpacks in the limited floatplane cargo holds. We also remind you that dress is very casual at the camp. Please consult our equipment list to help minimize unnecessary clothing and accessories. You will need a warm layer of clothing, weatherproof outer garments, and a change of clothing, in addition to your basic toiletries.Space for fishing tackle is also limited, and

We DO supply all bedding, towels, soap, and shampoo. Guests staying five nights or longer will receive an additional 5 lbs. luggage allowance to permit them an extra change of clothes. Overweight baggage is unlikely to accompany you, and may not make it to your destination at all. If and when it does, you will be charged $2.50 per pound for every pound over our 20 lbs. allowance. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this important safety matter.

For information about another unique mountain property, Visit our website: www.purcell.com or contact our office for details.

Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat
Places Less Travelled Ltd.
P.O. Box 1829, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0
PH. (250) 344 - 2639
FAX: (250) 344 - 5520
E-Mail: places@rockies.net