For a moment, close your eyes and imagine yourself in the midst of sap-green-hued coniferous forests. As you leisurely stroll along a less-taken winding hill station road, you will feel a mildly pine-scented breeze beckoning you into her arms. From the gentle swaying of snow-dusted pine trees, the soft sounds of fallen yellow-orange leaves crunching beneath your feet to the handpicked pine cones rustling in your jute basket, for a few precious minutes, nature cradles you in her unfathomable, heavenly heights. After the walk, as you lie on a mossy knoll, taking in the resplendence of the landscape, nature’s idyllic quality will envelop you, transporting you to a paradisiacal realm. Long after you’ve left, the essence of her confounding profundity will still remain with you. A wintertime trip to the Nita Lake Lodge, Creekside, is precisely what leads you to that spellbinding territory.
Established in the early half of the 20th century, the Lodge is based in an archetypal resort municipality in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Whistler, approximately 125 kilometres north of Vancouver, is annually visited by upwards of two million people. Most of these tourists throng the town during the winter months to participate in the sport of Alpine skiing. The tender warmth of morning sunshine coupled with smooth, curvaceous slopes provides for a spectacular skiing experience.
While the town of Creekside, located within Whistler, offers stunning views of the snow-clad mountains, nothing can beat the Nita Lake Lodge experience of soaking in a hot tub inside a glass-encased rooftop spa that looks onto mountains. Delicately nestled at the shore of a glacier-fed lake, with the Whistlers Mountains in the backdrop, the resort truly offers a slice of heaven. The ubiquitous quietude and soft crackling fireplaces may evoke a scene from the Brothers Grimm’s tales, but don’t be taken in by that, for this place is pure luxury. Walking the pine-dotted hillside, taking out group treks around the town, or sitting by the window-side with your fingers curled around a cup of freshly prepared hot chocolate are just some of the many enticing escapades the resort offers.
The resort houses a handsome collection of elegant studio suites. The suites have been artfully furnished with modern pieces that reflect the high-quality craftsmanship that has gone into producing them. The floor-to-ceiling, glass-panelled doors of each of these suites allow guests to look out onto a cornucopia of views. While some suites allow guests to catch a sight of powdery snow-flecked mountains, others allow for a glimpse of the sparkling waters of the adjoining lake. These spacious suites offer a complete package of amenities needed for you to relax and rejuvenate after an eventful day, the most popular among guests being the cosy basalt gas fireplace that quickly warms up the room to turn it into a snug cocoon of tranquillity.
When it comes time for meals, the Lakeside Restaurant serves modern alpine cuisine, perched by the lake, at a walkable distance from the foot of Mt.Sproatt in Whistler. The Den celebrates regional cuisine. Crafting seasonal dishes created with local farm-to-table produce, garden-grown and artisanal meats, it places a strong emphasis on putting forth premier organic meals. For drinks, the Cure Lounge & Patio is the place to go for a chorizo-topped Caesar, a local spin on a gin fizz made with spruce tip syrup. By the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, guests can enjoy light snacks alongside refreshing craft cocktails while bonding with family and friends.
The highlight of the resort is its award-winning spa unit. It offers a number of services that guests can choose from an, a la carte menu presented at the time of entry.
A wholesome parcel of experiences for wintertime frolicking!
