News Releases

November 29, 2021 (Calgary, AB) – Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) is pleased to announce that they will be adding a fourth hotel to their collection of rustic mountain lodges in the Canadian Rockies with the acquisition of the Relais & Chateaux Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise. In a parallel fashion to the Schwarz brothers, CRMR has taken on the lead investor role and the management contract for this unique property alongside other local Alberta investors.

CRMR also owns Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, and Emerald Lake Lodge on Emerald Lake as well as Urban Butcher and The Lake House in Calgary.

“We are extremely excited to carry on the incredible legacy of the Schwarz brothers and welcome The Post Hotel and Spa into our family of companies,” says Larkin O’Connor, President of CRMR. “Building upon the foundations that have been created by André and George, we look forward to continuing the traditions of the Post Hotel & Spa and honouring its renowned Schwarz hospitality.”

“This was an incredibly difficult decision for us,” says André, Co-Owner of The Post Hotel & Spa. “We are happy that CRMR, who is also a family-owned company, will be the new owners. They share with us a commitment to rocky mountain culture, excellent service and family values.”

“We view this sale and transition more as a passing of the torch, from a pair of brothers (André and me) to another pair of brothers (Ryan and Larkin), who are committed to carrying on the traditions of the Post Hotel & Spa that have led to creating great friends and lasting memories with all our guests and staff,” says George, Co-Owner of The Post Hotel & Spa. “We wish them every success with the Post Hotel & Spa and know our guests and staff will be treated as part of their family.”

In order to maintain consistency and uphold our commitment to the Schwarz legacy, the CRMR team will be retaining the current management team (Michael and Carol Schwarz) as well as all the staff at The Post Hotel & Spa and will work closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.

“Given the nature of this transaction, the major benefit is that we are able to retain all the staff in order to preserve the legacy, culture and atmosphere created by the Schwarz brothers,” says O’Connor. “The staff are what makes this property what it is, and we look forward to working, learning and growing with them.”

Matt Rachiele with Colliers International acted as financial advisor to CRMR on the acquisition. Rachiele’s hard work and shared passion helped match Ryan and Larkin O’Connor up with an equally passionate group of local Albertans. This once in a generation sale was completed in such a positive, collaborative, and passionate way, it could have only happened between individuals with a shared love of the Rockies and unmatched boutique hospitality experiences.

CRMR looks forward to welcoming The Post Hotel and Spa’s guests and staff into our family, as we continue to celebrate rocky mountain culture, Swiss-Canadian hospitality, and strong family values.

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For Media Requests:
Lauren Telfer
Director of Marketing & Communications
Lauren.telfer@crmr.com
587-893-8945

ABOUT CRMR

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts is a family of companies consisting of Emerald Lake Lodge in Field, British Columbia, Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, Alberta, Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, Alberta. CRMR also owns The Lake House, Urban Butcher and The Canadian Rocky Mountain Ranch.

ABOUT THE POST HOTEL & SPA

Originally built in 1942, The Post Hotel resonates with the spirit of its colourful founder, Sir Norman Watson – and the dedication of its current owners. Born in Switzerland, brothers André and George Schwarz were raised to appreciate good food, good wine, and good company. For more than 43 years, their shared passion has been to welcome guests to this world-class Canadian Rocky Mountain resort. The Post Hotel & Spa is both the ideal accommodation for relaxation and the perfect starting point for most Canadian Rockies tours.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Announces The Prow

May 17, 2021 (Banff, AB) – After months of renovation imagery, teaser social media posts, and whispers of what’s to come, Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff is now proud to announce the launch of our bold new restaurant concept, The Prow. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is owned and operated by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR).

The Prow will be a totally new restaurant in the award-winning Buffalo Mountain Lodge hotel on Tunnel Mountain Road. The concept is to bring guests amazing local cuisine in an approachable way, and catering to all dietary needs. The menu will include game meats, excellent shareables, and our luxe pastas made proudly in house. Guests can expect to see more variety in price points and offerings that suit all tastes.

The Prow has been working with Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, who runs an award-winning boutique design studio with expertise in commercial and residential design in Calgary and Vancouver. The design for The Prow is interpreted as bold, modern, and welcoming, with homage to the mountains surrounding it. Along with the restaurant, the renovations extend to the Lounge and Front Desk areas of the main lodge as well.

“When guests arrive, it will be a fresh new experience when they walk into the main lodge. The renovations will really be striking to return customers.”, CRMR owner Larkin O’Connor notes.

CRMR is proud to present some familiar faces, with Lance Monteiro as Chef de Cuisine at The Prow. Monteiro was the Head Chef at Cilantro Restaurant and Bar C in Calgary, both under the CRMR banner, and returns with a force in Banff to flex his expertise and creativity.

March 17, 2020 (Calgary, AB) – The Lake House, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts family, has decided the best course of action is to close its doors temporarily. This decision is due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our valued staff and clientele.

March 19, 2020 (Calgary, AB) – Deer Lodge, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts family, has decided the best course of action is to close its doors temporarily until May 2020. This decision is due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our valued staff and guests.

This decision has not been made lightly, but with various factors at play. Deer Lodge’s design is that of a traditional hotel without the capacity to encourage social distancing. CRMR’s other two mountain lodge properties, Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, and Emerald Lake Lodge in Field, BC, boast individual cabin-style accommodations that adheres more to safety practices in place by our governing bodies. Both of our sister properties in Banff, AB, and Field, BC, will remain open due to their designs being more in line with social distancing practices.

To not displace our guests, all existing reservations at Deer Lodge from now until the May 18, 2020 long weekend will be contacted to be relocated to either Buffalo Mountain Lodge or Emerald Lake Lodge. All existing room rates will be honored at our sister properties.

CRMR values our guest and staff safety above all else, and we feel we are making the safest decision to ensure social distancing is enacted within our own family of companies.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Caitlyn Murphy
Marketing Manager
caitlyn@crmr.com
T: 403.775.7783
C: 587.919.5880

March 27, 2020 (Calgary, AB) – Buffalo Mountain Lodge and Emerald Lake Lodge, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts family, have decided the best course of action is to close its doors temporarily until June 2020. This decision is due to the COVID-19 outbreak and is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our valued staff and guests. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is located in Banff, Alberta, and Emerald Lake Lodge is located near Field, British Columbia.

This decision also come in light of Parks Canada’s mandate to close all National Parks and Historic Sites to motor vehicle traffic as of this past Wednesday. Parks Canada said in a news release that highways and roadways through the areas will remain open for residents, but people are urged to stay home unless travel is essential.
All guests with existing reservations will be contacted to move their bookings to a later date.

CRMR values our guest and staff safety above all else, and we feel we are making the safest decision to ensure social distancing is enacted within our own family of companies.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Caitlyn Murphy
Marketing Manager
caitlyn@crmr.com
T: 403.775.7783
C: 587.919.5880

April 4, 2017 (Calgary, AB) – Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) is excited to announce that we are adding a new butcher shop called Urban Butcher to the CRMR family of companies. CRMR has been a silent partner with Second to None Meats since 2012, but will now be taking on an active role within the stores including management of the supply chain, pricing and customer experience. Urban Butcher will move into Second to None Meat’s current locations after renovations are complete.