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Melding words with art as travel writer Norm Goldman
and his
artist wife, Lily Goldman, seek out unique romantic destinations
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Alberta’s David Thomson Explorer’s Trail and the Aurum Lodge:
A Golden Nugget
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We could not help but feel
the spirit of the Rockies carrying through all of the rooms as well as
the lodge’s surroundings. By the way, if you are wondering what the
name Aurum means, Alan reminded me that it is the Latin term for gold.
The lodge’s owners firmly believe that there are values in life,
which cannot be measured in monetary terms but are equally precious.
One of the nicest compliments the owners received was from a middle aged
couple who came here to unwind and left with the comment that their stay
had been special because it was the first time in years, they had a chance
to sit, relax and talk, without being disturbed by phones, kids, friends
or TV. That just about sums up what the Aurum Lodge is all about!
Dining
Any doubts we may have had pertaining to breakfast or the evening "table
d’hôte" were quickly dispelled when we devoured every
morsel of Madeleine’s deliciously prepared meals. Both were hearty,
tasty and wholesome. In addition, the hosts were generous in offering
at dinner complimentary wine and beer-something not too common among inns
of a similar nature.
Breakfast is included with the lodge rooms only and dinner is available
by advance notice for guests in the lodge. The dining ritual included
meeting with guests from all corners of the globe resulting in some very
animated discussions-one more reason why our stay was so delightful.
Undeniably the Aurum Lodge is a golden nugget find!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Contact:
Aurum Lodge, Box 76, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0, Canada
Telephone: 1–403–721 2117
Fax: 1–403-7212118
Location
Location: 40km E of Banff National Park.
Information:
Activities:
Hiking, biking, riding,
canoeing, climbing, x-country ski, snow -shoeing, winter-hiking, ice-climbing,
dog sledding, tours into the National Parks and to historic sites.
The lodge is located in close proximity to: Banff National Park Boundary
and Mistaya Canyon, Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, native sites
and pioneer cabins, Bighorn Dam and visitor information centre, Nordegg
historic town-site, mine tours and an historic golf course, Crescent
Falls on Bighorn River, numerous trailheads, Jasper National Park Boundary,
Columbia Icefield, Bow Summit and Peyto Lake in Banff National Park,
Ram River Falls and sites along forestry trunk roads.
Weddings:
The lodge is available for
a small intimate wedding for couples looking for a no-frills event within
a natural setting.
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