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from our guests

Trudee & Bruce Barritt - Wenatchee, WA
"Thanks for this time in Paradise! And treating us so special.
Room 1 was superb. Wonderful staff, delicious, healthy food. "

Iain & Alison Smith
"Been waiting to come up here for years & was not disappointed.
Great situation, fantastic hiking. "

Shara Kronmal & Dan Margolish & Jonathan - Chicago, IL
"What a treat! Jonathan (4 ½) learned the joys of hiking. And the setting couldn't have been better. We'll be back! "

Hal (Pappy) & Claris Hyatt - Oregon
"We have had a wonderful time in a wonderful place. Of all the places & lodges we have been this summer, this is tops & the high point of our trip. The staff here is excellent! We hope to return. "

Frank & Chris Judd - England
"We are very sad to leave. It has been a wonderful visit. The trails and scenery were splendid; the flowers and wildlife were magic; the hospitality was just as friendly as it could be - super! Thank you all. "

Chris & Johanna Osthimzer - Cape Town, South Africa
"Wonderful place, great food, magnificent scenery! We will be back! "

Peggy La Kusta - West Vancouver, BC
"This is probably the closest to heaven on earth. Great accommodation, food & people."

Babs Garraway - Maple Ridge, BC
"The staff made me feel so at home, the hiking was magnificent, the food incredible, cabins cozy. I hate to leave! I'll see you next year for sure."

Sherry & Matt & James (age 3)
"What a truly unique and wonderful experience. Such friendly staff, personal attention…
the little extras didn't go unnoticed. The crowning jewel to our BC vacation."

The Culwells - Nelson, BC
"Thanks for a wonderful time. You have made our honeymoon quite memorable. It was so nice to be treated so well. You can bet that we'll be back again."

Tara Cullis & David Suzuki
"We've really enjoyed ourselves here, been hiking to the Rim and fishing the lakes. Many thanks for your excellent food and hospitality. See you next year."

The Anders Family - Little Rock, Ark.
"We had a memorable day. Jordan was a great guide. Thanks for everything."

Andy & Rick - Canadian Wilderness Ecotours
"Few words can describe Cathedral Lakes. Words like fantastic, majestic, and pure come to mind, however all these words pale in comparison to the actual place. Cathedral Lakes revitalizes the soul, clears the mind and restores the body. Thank you! We will be back."

Janet, Fraser, Peter & Heather Nelson - Richmond Hill, Ontario
"We had a wonderful few days here, enjoying everything from the fabulous meals to the slides shows, evening music, scenery, hikes, and friendship. The chipmunks were well fed by Peter & Heather. To all the staff, our many thanks."

Robert Shelton - New Zealand
"Four days of beautiful weather in Paradise. Nice to see BC's best, thanks to my Canadian Cousins, Betty & Bruce. I'll be back! "

Botany BC Conference 1997
"What an incredible experience, both in the meadows and the mouth. Incredible food, incredible music and voices and wonderful staff. Thanks for everything - many will be back with families. Oh, yes - unbelievable scenery. "

Mary Jane & Wally Sheely - Kennewick WA
"We've stored up wonderful memories of this glorious vacation. We'll drag them out on nasty winter days and relive our hikes in God's Country; the flowers were spectacular, as were the views. The trails well maintained and clean. The food was delicious and nicely presented. But the staff was best of all. Friendly, helpful - encouraging - just great. Thank you all for everything."

Carolyn Lawson - North Vancouver, BC
"Truly the best hiking I've ever done. Exceeded my expectations and yet so many others have told me how wonderful this place is. Very relaxing atmosphere established by the staff. A great bonus to have Richard join us in helping explore some of the backcountry hiking. The entertaining music night, the birthday cake for our friend were all nice touches. Will be back again."

The Luggs - Whatley, Sommerset, UK
"Beautiful place to discover on the off chance as we were passing through. Fantastic scenery, great company and wonderful food. "

Erika Becker
"Came all the way from Connecticut and it was well worth it! Even a non-hiker can have a wonderful time here - great food, people, scenery - thanks for everything. "

Marilyn & Bill Ingram - Abbottsford, BC
"Best views of our life - what a marvelous weekend - weather, food, staff. Thanks so much for this place - it's a treasure."

Patricia & Elaine Turner
"Four perfect, clear, warm, sunfilled days. Ideal weather. Saw sheep, goats, grouse, pikas, marmots, hawks and larch. There is no place like British Columbia. "

Tara Tahana - New Zealand
"The Kiwi gals had a fabulous stay - awesome scenery, spectacular mountains & great people."

Sally & John Renn - Seattle, WA
"This was our second visit - it gets better and better. Best hiking conditions & best food we have ever experienced on vacation - we will be back soon."

Belenkie's Bushwackers - Calgary, Chicago, Vail, CO.
"We came, we ate, we drank, we sang, we laughed and we hiked. We had a wonderful time."

Rob & Pruda Sykes - Sheffield, England
"A little different from the UK (English understatement) - marmots, pikas, mountain weather (everything within an hour) and superb hospitality. We'll be back."

Joel Miller, Bette Jane Raphael, Jake Miller, Rose Miller - NYC, NY, US
"Great food, hospitality and hiking. Rose Miller 5 years, 10 months hiked to the Rim,
past Glacier Lake and to Smokey the Bear and returning via Ladyslipper Lake. 7 ½ hours."

Isabelle & Pierre Asselin - Montreal, PQ
"Pierre and I enjoyed our first stay at Cathedral Lakes Lodge tremendously. The staff is all extremely easy going and "sympathetic"! The food! OH WOW!! We'll surely miss every bite! Memories to cherish! We plan to come back….. Great team work!! "

Sandy & Jonathan Bensky - Singapore
"We were so lucky to have magnificent weather to see the Cascades from the Rim - even more spectacular than the Himalayas! Thank you for the warm hospitality and excellent food."

Elaine MacKay - Saipan
"Worth travelling all the way from Saipan for (near Guam)! Magnificent views and spectacular scenery. The food was incredible and the staff is all great! We'll be recommending this to our friends and family."

Greg Neale - Burnaby, BC
"Back for dinner - can't stay away. Camping here is great but can't top the lodge. Super staff, Pat's great cooking. The 1999 Photo Field School was an unforgettable experience -everyone that owns a camera (a good one) should have the same opportunity. "

Thank you, Janice & Patrick
"When we first arrived we were smitten with the place. We are really appreciative of all the efforts of each member of the staff to make this such a wonderful second home. "

Gene Stirchak & Karen Halley - Princeton, New Jersey
"Thanks for all the hospitality! The weather has been wonderful so the hiking has been great. We will be back!!! "

See you next year, Doug & Dawn Storgaard, Kelowna, BC
"Once again Richard & his merry crew ensured a most wonderful weekend away. Who cares about the cold weather….you folks are worth the ride up! "

Michelle & Bob High - Seattle, WA
"This has been one of the best adventures we've been on! Everyone here is great! Wonderful hikes, wonderful food! We'll be back! "

Dennis & Ginny Jacques
"What a majestically beautiful piece of God's creation this place is! We have enjoyed our 3-day, 30th wedding anniversary celebration here. Great weather, great food, and some of the most congenial and interesting people we've ever met. Thank you Richard & Staff! "

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