Leduc County, AB

Coyote Lake Lodge

Accessible aspen-parkland lodge west of Leduc -- four cabins, TrailRiders, and 12 km of trails on 480 acres, open year-round.

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Overview

About the stay

Coyote Lake Lodge is the Wellness in Nature (WIN) Centre operated by Alberta Abilities Lodges Society. The 195-hectare (480-acre) property of forest and hay field sits 60 km west of Leduc and the Edmonton International Airport, at 50033 Range Road 43 in Leduc County. The mission on coyotelakelodge.ca is to enable more people with disabilities, seniors, and others to improve their health and enjoy Alberta outdoor heritage through the year. The site is family-oriented and wheelchair accessible, with a low environmental footprint. Stay types published on coyotelakelodge.ca/accommodations: four cabins at $125 per night for four guests (extra guests $25 per night; children under 2 free). Cabin 1 is wheelchair accessible (three bedrooms / six beds, wheel-in shower, kitchenette, BBQ). Cabin 2 is wheelchair accessible (two bedrooms / four beds plus a hospital bed in the sitting room, step-in/sit-down bathtub and shower, kitchenette, BBQ). Cabins 3 and 4 have steps and are not accessible. Overnight capacity is 30. The main lodge has a wheelchair-accessible dining room (30 seats), commercial kitchen, library and meeting room, and three accessible washrooms (one with a wheel-in shower). Adaptive equipment includes TrailRiders, tandem bikes, canoes, and double kayaks. Trails (12 km, grass surface) are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter. Volunteers run vegetable gardens and a fruit orchard. Hostel-style stays: bring toiletries and food; bring bedding if you live nearby (bedding on reserve if you are travelling a long distance). Groups can arrange meals. Bookings go through Eleanor Wein; Ross Wein (AALS President) is at rosswein@shaw.ca / 587-783-8565.

Highlights

The experience

Two fully accessible cabins

Cabins 1 and 2 have wheel-in or sit-down showers, kitchenettes, BBQs, and concrete paths to the main lodge. Cabins 3 and 4 have steps.

TrailRiders and 12 km of trails

Grass hiking trails with beaver-pond lookouts, winter grooming for skiing, plus TrailRiders, tandem bikes, canoes, and double kayaks.

480 acres of aspen parkland

Forest, hay field, gardens, orchard, and a communal fire pit -- 60 km west of Leduc, open every day of the year.

Packages

Ways to stay

Cabin 1 -- accessible

$125 / night for four

Six beds, wheel-in shower, kitchenette, BBQ.

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Cabin 2 -- accessible

$125 / night for four

Four beds plus hospital bed, accessible bathtub/shower, kitchenette, BBQ.

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Cabin 3

$125 / night for four

Six beds; steps (not accessible); kitchen counter.

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Cabin 4

$125 / night for four

Five beds, two washrooms, full kitchen; many steps.

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Practical details

50033 Range Road 43, Leduc County. 60 km west of Leduc / EIA via Highway 39, Highway 622, Township Road 500, then Range Road 43. Last 100 m plus laneway is gravel.

minimumStay

Confirm with Eleanor Wein when you book.

children

Children under 2 stay free on cabin rates as published. Able-bodied families are welcome.

cancellation

Confirm with the lodge when you book.

pets

Pets welcome on leash.

smoking

No smoking, vaping, cannabis, or open burning on the property (forest-fire risk).

Where is Coyote Lake Lodge?

50033 Range Road 43, Leduc County -- 60 km west of Leduc and Edmonton International Airport. GPS 53 17 08 N, 114 30 29 W. Highways 39 and 622 and Township Road 500 are paved; the last 100 m of Range Road 43 and the laneway are gravel.

What cabins can I book?

Four cabins. Cabins 1 and 2 are fully wheelchair accessible. Cabins 3 and 4 have steps. All are $125 per night for four guests, $25 per extra guest, children under 2 free, as published on coyotelakelodge.ca/accommodations.

How many people can stay?

Overnight capacity is 30. The lodge deck holds 50; the kitchen/dining room holds 30.

Do you supply bedding and meals?

Stays are hostel-style: bring toiletries and food. Bring bedding or a sleeping bag if you live nearby. If you are travelling a long distance, contact them -- they keep bedding on reserve. Groups can arrange meals.

Is it accessible, and is personal care provided?

Cabins 1 and 2, the main lodge, and concrete pathways are wheelchair accessible. TrailRiders, tandem bikes, canoes, and double kayaks are available. Volunteers cannot provide specialised personal assistance -- bring needed equipment, supplies, and support.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, on leash. They note porcupines, skunks, eagles, and coyotes on the land.

When are you open?

365 days. Their FAQ says many guests prefer winter for a comfortable wilderness stay. Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing.

How do I book?

Reservations go through Eleanor Wein (site visits can be arranged). For information: Ross Wein, Alberta Abilities Lodges Society, rosswein@shaw.ca, 587-783-8565. Booking page: coyotelakelodge.ca/contact-and-bookings.

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