actually missing in the room is
a desk, so leave your work at
th offi
Outdoor hot tubs and a plunge pool
are open and steaming all year round.
The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge is small,
t off r a i a ortm nt o
treatments, including massage,
scrubs, wraps and facials. The onsite
o a o a t io off r a n m r
of daily classes for a fee.
The hotel workout room does double
duty as the home of Basecamp
itn
h r a many hot
tn
rooms can be small, drab and lonely,
this space is bright and lively. During
my three days at Nita Lake Lodge,
every time I went to the gym
(including a couple early mornings
a a ation o th r
a a rry
of activity. Spin classes and core
strength training classes are held
regularly and hotel guests can simply
pay a drop-in fee to participate.
During a morning circuit class, one of
the trainers, JP, somehow convinced
me to take on a much heavier weight
than I’ve ever tackled at home. The
challenge is now a workout norm.
Th tn
nt r i r
or
t
24 hours a day, and even if you’re
not taking a class, the inspiration
goes a long way.
The Spa at Nita
Lake Lodge
Studio Lakeview
Suite, Nita Lake
Lodge
ar y i
a
i t m t yo a t r
your morning workout with fresh
squeezed juices, smoothies, gourmet
off an t a Th
r a o ho
made pastries from the hotel bakery
include an impressive number of
gluten-free options. Located in the
hotel lobby, Aura serves breakfast
and dinner. The menu covers just
about every dietary option you can
think of, ranging from vegetarian to
vegan to gluten free. Just across the
way is a bit more casual, but just as
ta ty
r o n
that o n t
cover your caloric intake, get your
ar
rin ai y mor ma in
on the lakeside patio.
Nita Lake Lodge
what you are accustomed to at home.
The large vanity allows ample space
for a family’s worth of toiletries.
Whether you go for the walk-in
shower or deep soaker tub, heated
oor a
r omin a to r a ity
won’t be shocking. The layout of the
guest room allows for a generous
seating area to enjoy the gas
r a an th a ony ith i
of glacier-fed Nita Lake, adds even
more usable space. The only thing
There’s plenty to keep you busy
at the lodge, but the mountains
are waiting for you. It’s a quick and
easy walk to the base of Whistler
o ntain an th
r
i
on o a
You can take a shuttle, too, but
truth be told, you might move faster
on foot, it’s that close. If you’d
rather hit the slopes via Whistler
i a
it a
min t h tt
ride away.
www.nitalakelodge.com/
Dana’s trip to Whistler was a
media familiarization tour, but as
always her thoughts and opinions
are her own.
Breakfast is served
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