An elegant table overlooking the Lizard Range from Tamarack Dining Room

Summer at Island Lake · Fernie, British Columbia

Extraordinary dining.
On the edge of wild.

The setting is only the beginning

Make the journey.
Stay for the meal.

The road winds through old-growth forest before the valley opens to timber lodges, a mountain lake and the towering Lizard Range. Then comes the welcome, the first glass, and a menu with a sense of where you are.

At Island Lake, dining is an occasion in its own right. Settle into Tamarack for a beautifully considered evening, or take a seat on the Bear Bistro patio and let a summer lunch stretch a little longer.

An evening to savour · Seasonal fine dining

Tamarack
Dining Room

Warm timber. Beautifully set tables. The mountains just beyond the glass. Head Chef Lara Korpan and her team bring regional ingredients, foraged flavours and a thoughtful sense of season to the plate.

Pair dinner with a discovery from the wine library and make an evening of it. This is a place for celebrations, quiet occasions, and the pleasure of a meal worth travelling for.

Public dinner on selected summer evenings.
Reservations strongly recommended.

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A long lunch with a view · Relaxed mountain dining

Bear Bistro

A table in the fresh air, the Three Bears rising above you, and something delicious on the way. Our bistro brings generous summer flavours and easygoing lodge hospitality to an extraordinary setting.

Come after a forest walk, meet friends for lunch, or make the drive just for the patio. Order a favourite, try a seasonal cocktail, and enjoy having nowhere else you need to be.

Lunch & drinks on public opening days.
First come, first served.

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Rooted in the Kootenays

A taste of
this remarkable place.

Local growers, regional producers and ingredients from the surrounding mountains give our menus their character. From a carefully composed dinner to a colourful patio lunch, the season is part of the experience.

Meet Head Chef Lara Korpan Our food philosophy

Seasonal cooking at Tamarack: sliced steak with vegetables and mushrooms — Thoughtful ingredients. A generous welcome.

Plan a memorable meal

A special place.
A little planning.

Summer dining is offered during the operating season on days open to the public. Private events may close either restaurant. Check the calendar and the restaurant’s current details before making the drive.

Make a day of it.

Leave time for a walk by the lake, a visit to the spa, or simply a moment on the deck before your meal.

Check summer dates & closures The journey to Island Lake Stay a little longer

Joining us on a cat skiing trip? Explore Winter Dining

Extraordinary dining. On the edge of wild.

Make the journey. Stay for the meal.

Tamarack Dining Room