Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Announces Copper Horse Lodge - Construction to Commence Summer 2004
June 26, 2003, Golden, BC - A group of local investors have jumped at the opportunity to develop property at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, unveiling plans today for Copper Horse Lodge, the third boutique lodge property to be announced at the resort in the last few months.
Plans for the 10,000 square foot lodge include 10 guest rooms, each offering sweeping views of the Rocky and Purcell mountains and a fine dining food and beverage outlet featuring a unique wine list. There are also longer-term plans for the addition of a spa facility.
The investors behind the project are all local tourism industry professionals who have witnessed first-hand the significant impact this growing resort is having among international audiences.
Jonathan Welsh of Discover Banff Tours operates tour packages in and around Banff National Park and is one of the investors behind Copper Horse Lodge. ?Kicking Horse is the most exciting tourism project in our region. Having worked in the mountain tourism industry for many years, I know a great opportunity when I see one,? he said.
Construction of Copper Horse Lodge is set to commence summer 2004, with an anticipated opening during the 2004/05 winter season.
Build out of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is expected by 2010 - a mix of town homes, single family lots, condominium lodges, hotels and pensions together with shops, bars, other commercial amenities, additional terrain, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Canada?s newest all season mountain resort, is 2.5 hours west of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway. For more information visit
www.kickinghorseresort.com or call toll free 1-866-SKI-KICK.