*********************************************** Emerald
Lakes Bed & Breakfast Inn
4294 Sundance
Road Nelson, British Columbia V1L 6N1 Canada TEL: (250) 825-0009
http://www.emeraldlakesbbinn.com E-mail:
emerlake@telus.net
Toll Free: 1 (877) 363-7525
1(877)EMERLAKE(S)
CLICK HERE to make a RESERVATION or Check AVAILABILITY
or phone us at 1 877 363-7525 for details.
Our rates can be seen on our "Tariffs & Tidbits" page or you can click on the photo of the room you like at the top of this home page and you will be taken to the page for that particular room.
Navigating our site: To see more pictures of our rooms and the rates, click on the picture or the button of the room above that you like. Once on the page of any room, you can click on the "Rooms" button on the left to see all the rooms again, or you can click on the name of the room that you would like to see (Emerald, Mandarin, Lotus or Samurai). To return to the home page (this page) from any other page, click on the Emerald Lakes LOGO in the upper left hand corner.
Mother's Day May 11, 2008
Why not remember all your mother has done for you by arranging a stay at Emerald Lakes. Take our virtual tour to help you select the perfect room. If you like, we can arrange for a pampering massage or other treatment for her in her room. Click on the picture of the room you like to look at rates or click on the "Tariffs & Tidbits" button.
TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR
Take a virtual tour of our facility by clicking on the following address: http://www.seevirtual360.com/5797
HAVE A QUESTION?: Phone us from anywhere in Canada or the U.S. on our Toll Free number:
1 877 363-7525 or e-mail us at emerlake@telus.net
What Awaits you at Emerald Lakes?
1) GREAT FOOD!
THREE COURSE GOURMET BREAKFAST for TWO INCLUDED IN ROOM RATE
We always serve three courses - a fruit course, a savory course, and a sweet course. We will also adjust the menu to accommodate dietary allergies or restrictions. Just let us know at the time you book. The menu and place settings are different each day of every guests' stay.
Papaya Cubed with Raspberries
Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Crepes Cherry Almond Bread with Berry Coulis
Though located in a peaceful rural setting, this Nelson B and B offers a breakfast unobtainable in even the finest restaurants in North America.
FOR MORE Nelson & Area EVENT INFORMATION.........
THE PROGRESS OF SPRING:
Note from Mary: Needless to say, we cannot guarantee spring will unfold like it did last year. Below is the progress of Spring in 2006 & 2007. I will update this site with the 2008 dates as Spring unfolds.
Spring 2008 - Mary is delighted to announce that the crocus are up and starting to open and there are yellow beginnings in the stream of the beautiful yellow flame-shaped flower shown below.
Up & Opening 14 March 2008 First 15 Mar 08 Begin 18 Apr 08 Yellow in Bloom 18 Apr 08
Up & Opening 13 March 2007 First 15 Mar 07 Full 30 Apr 08 Both in Bloom 30 Apr 08
Full 23 March 2006 First 24 Mar 06 Full 26 Apr 06 Full 26 Apr 06
8 May 08 Full 8 May 08
First 30 Apr 08 Blooming 8 May 08 Blooming 8 May 08
First 26 Apr 06 Full 26 Apr 06 (South side) First 26 Apr 06, Full 8 May 06 Full 8 May 06
Full 14 May 06 Full 15 May 06 Full 15 May 06 Begin 15 May 06 Full 15 May 06
Full 15 May 06 Begin 15 May 06 Full 15 May 06 Begin 15 May 06
Full 15 May 06 Begin 15 May 06 Full 24 May 06 Full 24 May 06
Full 24 May 06 Full 24 May 06 Full 24 May 06
A Very Special Place for your
Honeymoon or Second Honeymoon
Emerald Lakes is a very very special Nelson bed and breakfast for very very special occasions. Wondering what to give someone who is getting married?.......... A stay in our Emerald Room (left) or our Mandarin Room (right) with our Honeymoon/Second Honeymoon Package will long be remembered. A Silver Service breakfast will be served in the newlyweds' room. Click on either picture above to view the package details.
VEGETARIAN? FOOD ALLERGY?
DIETARY RESTRICTION?
Do you have a food allergy? Are you a vegetarian?? Are there things you do not want to eat for breakfast? Just let us know when you reserve your room and we will fix something very special each morning of your stay.
CUSTOM BIRTHDAY CAKE
Add our Birthday Package and we will prepare a custom cake -
Just tell us his or her favorite flavor!
(Note: click on the cake below to go to the "Packages" page.)
This cake is a fabulous concoction of meringue, sponge cake, toasted almonds, and apricot jam.
Are you OVERSEAS or want to check availability OUTSIDE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS?
CLICK HERE TO CHECK ROOM AVAILABILITY
(Reservations can be made on the calendar site)
ABOUT US
Emerald Lakes Bed and Breakfast Inn is a 4 1/2 star (Canada Select) property on the shore of Kootenay Lake near Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. This dramatic post and beam luxury facility is known for its scrumptious three course gourmet breakfasts, for the striking Oriental decor, for the serene and peaceful location, for the wonderful fruits and flowers of the garden, for the striking indoor heated pool and pool atrium, and for the lovely lake setting. The perfect place for a honeymoon, birthday, anniversary, or just a wonderful getaway with someone you love. Gift certificates available.
Guests can fly into the Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. airport (a 3 1/2 hour drive to Nelson) or into the Castlegar, B.C. airport (a 40 minute drive from Nelson). A perfect place to stop for those driving between Vancouver and Calgary as we are halfway between the two cities.
2) GREAT LOCATION!
FABULOUS KOOTENAY LAKE WILDLIFE WEBSITE
One of my neighbours has the most wonderful website. He gets great pleasure out of photographing the lake and lake phenomena and the wildlife of the area. Please be sure and visit his site. Absolutely exquisite photographs.
3) GREAT ROOMS!
At Emerald Lakes there are four lovely rooms from which you can choose:
Emerald Room - Classic Elegance (above & below) Mandarin Room - Spacious Grandeur (above & below)
Our two poolside luxury rooms are spacious with elegant baths and have French doors that open onto the pool atrium. The Mandarin Room has a large seating area not shown in the picture and the Emerald Room has a wonderful view of the lake and gardens. In addition to the king bed, the Emerald Room has a single bed and the Mandarin Room has two single beds. For more information and rates, click on the picture of the room or click on the "Tariffs & Tidbits" button above.
Lotus Room
Comfort with Lake & Garden Views
The Lotus Room has a private bath and overlooks the garden with a gorgeous view of the lake. The room is decorated in fine Oriental art and has an additional single bed as well as the queen bed.
4) GREAT FUN!
WEATHER INSURANCE
Have you ever had a vacation ruined because the weather was bad? At Emerald Lakes, a fine Nelson Bed and Breakfast, the weather doesn't matter! If nature is uncooperative, then stay in and enjoy our beautiful pool atrium, the warmth of the sauna, or have a leisurely bath with lots of bubbles in one of our three two-person jetted tubs (shown below). There are plenty of books to read, a very large video collection, or you can practice your piano and/or singing skills with our "karaoke" system. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are available all day long. We can arrange for a massage in your room or in Nelson.
Our two luxury rooms, the Emerald Room and the Mandarin Room open onto the swimming pool. Sit by the window in the warmth of the vaulted pool atrium with a cup of hot chocolate as you watch the ducks and geese glide along the lake.
Lotus Room Bath Emerald Room Bath Mandarin Room Bath
5) GREAT HOUSE & PROPERTY!
View of Emerald Lakes, a Nelson bed and breakfast, from the lake side in autumn
Green in Summer White in Winter
The view as you enter the property near Nelson BC
Two forested & beautifully landscaped acres, perfect for a romantic getaway at this Nelson B and B
This dramatic post and beam home was built in 1993 by the former owners who were inspired by a Cambodian temple during their stay in Asia.
Breakfast in our vaulted dining room with a view of Kootenay Lake
6) GREAT ALL YEAR ROUND!
WINTER SPRING
SUMMER AUTUMN
WE CELEBRATE THE SEASONS!
Mary is sure you have noticed already, but we REALLY love the four seasons at this Nelson B and B. Art, menus, china, place settings, and seasonal decorations are rotated with the seasons.
UPCOMING NELSON & AREA EVENTS
WHAT: COTTONWOOD FALLS MARKET
WHEN: Every Saturday, May till October each year
WHERE: Cottonwood Falls Park (Nelson, British Columbia, Canada)
Be sure and visit Nelson's colorful outdoor market where you will find local produce, local art, interesting people and world music. Cottonwood Falls and the Japanese garden beside the falls should not be missed. BRING YOUR CAMERA!
WHAT: DOWNTOWN NELSON STREET MARKET
WHEN: Every Wednesday, June to September each year
WHERE: Location to be announced (Nelson, British Columbia, Canada)
Nelson's outdoor market held on Wednesday's. Lovely items for sale!
WHAT: MARKET FEST
WHEN: Look for it next year July to August 2008
WHERE: just off Baker Street (Nelson, British Columbia, Canada)
WHAT: KASLO JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHEN: Look for it next year first week of August 2008
(Note: We recommend you book early! )
WHERE: Village of Kaslo (British Columbia, Canada)
MORE INFO: http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/main.html Tel: 1 250 353-7548
Photo of 16th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival August 3-4, 2007
The Kaslo Jazz Festival takes place in Kaslo's Bay Park on the shores of Kootenay Lake. The beach-park is a natural amphitheater with a floating stage, and offers a world class view of Kootenay Lake and the snow-covered peaks of the Purcell Mountains. The Festival starts Friday , August 3rd with a FREE concert in Kaslo Bay Park.
2008 Festival Features:
To be posted
KASLO JAZZ FESTIVAL TICKETS:
Teens Children details will be posted when they become available
Tickets HOTLINE: (250) 353-7548 Tickets ONLINE: www.kaslojazzfest.com
Children's Program
All Ages Dance
WHERE ARE WE?
We are in southeast British Columbia, Canada exactly half-way between Vancouver and Calgary, and just 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) north of the U.S. border. There are daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary into Castlegar Airport (a one hour flight) and we are a 35 minute drive from the airport. Those people coming from the U.S. may want to fly into Spokane, Washington. Nelson is a 3 hour drive north from the Spokane Airport.
MORE GREAT PICTURES!
( To shorten our home page so that it will load faster for those people on dial-up, we have moved some of our pictures and other information to Page #2 of our home page. Click on the chocolate cake with strawberries below to visit Page #2.
Emerald Lakes is known for its FABULOUS FOOD!
This Nelson B and B offers various packages throughout the year including a Valentine’s Package, Romantic Getaway Package, Honeymoon Package, Golf Package, Ski Package, and Nature Photography Package.
HAVE A QUESTION?: Phone us from anywhere in Canada or the U.S. on our Toll Free Number:
1(877) 363-7525
or
e-mail us at
Are you OVERSEAS or want to check availability OUTSIDE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS?
CLICK HERE TO CHECK ROOM AVAILABILITY
(Reservations can be made on the calendar site)