The Q's & A's

Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is near Cherryville, British Columbia and is located at approximately 1400m elevation.

Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is on Highway 6 about 85KM southeast of Vernon, BC. It takes just over an hour from Vernon to the lodge. It takes about two (2) hours from the Kelowna International Airport (YWL) to the lodge.

If you are travelling from Vernon, you’ll drive through Cherryville at the halfway point. From Frank’s Store (Tempo gas station) to Keefer Lake Road where you turn off the highway is 37.6 kms. From Gold Panner Resort to Keefer Lake Road is 26.2 kms. Take a left onto Keefer Lake Road and stay immediately left. Follow the main road (do not take the logging road on your right-hand side) until you go over the bridge 1.5 km in. At 1.7 km in there is a T in the road, take the right T and follow the main road right to our Lodge 14kms in. At 13 km there is a Y in the road, take the right Y and drive up to the Black Bear Lodge entrance for valet service.

Catskiing is available from mid-December through to the end of March, conditions permitting. From June through October, Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge hosts weddings, corporate retreats, leadership summits, and content summits.

No, Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is not available for individual stays, except for one-night stays offered as part of our Catskiing experience. Outside of Catskiing, the lodge is exclusively available for private events and group bookings. If you’re interested in staying with us, we invite you to explore booking a private event.

Yes, the entire lodge can be reserved exclusively for your event, whether you're planning a wedding, Catskiing, team building retreat, influencer summit, family reunion, or other private gathering.

Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge offers two hand-crafted timber-frame lodges, Pinnacles Lodge and Black Bear Lodge. Together, they feature 25 guest rooms with a total of 30 beds. Camping is also available for select summer events, including weddings.

Our dining room is not operated as a public restaurant, so we don’t offer regular walk-in dining. We serve meals to guests staying at the lodge during our scheduled events and Catski season.

Yes, we work closely with Après Tours to be able to offer a shuttle option to our guests.

If you are part of our Catski program, your shuttle is included in your package with pick up and drop off at the Kelowna international airport.

If you are hosting an event at Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge, please contact the Guest Relations team about your interest in a shuttle and they will be able to assist you.

Yes, we do allow children to stay at the lodge for private events. All Catskiing guests must be 19 years of age or older upon signing the waiver or must have their legal parent or guardian present to sign the waiver on their behalf.

Yes, we welcome well-mannered dogs in the lodge and bedrooms. Please keep in mind that Catskiing days are long, with guests typically spending most of the day out in the mountains. If you’re planning to bring your dog, please reach out to our Guest Relations team ahead of your stay for the pet guidelines and practices to follow. A fee of $25 per dog, per night applies. Please note that dogs also stay at Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge year-round.

If you need to cancel of modifying or booking, please review the Terms & Conditions of your booking. We highly recommend Trip Interruption and Cancellation Insurance solely for the benefit of our guests as no refunds or credits will be issued. Please spend a few moments to review and purchase Trip Interruption and Cancellation Insurance.

If you are concerned you may have to cancel, this is your only option to obtain a refund.

Slippers or in-door lodge shoes—our floors are delicate and slippery when wet, so we encourage that no outside shoes are worn inside. Although its wonderfully comfortable to walk around in your socks, we do recommend wearing slippers.

Bathing suits - we have a hot tub, sauna, and lake onsite that is available for guests use. You won’t want to miss relaxing and playing in these amenities during your stay.

Camera – you will want to capture every moment of your trip!

Our packages include meals throughout your stay. The meals included vary depending on the type of experience or event you’re attending. Please contact our Guest Relations team for details about what’s included with your specific stay.

Yes. We regularly accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-specific requirements. Please advise us prior to your trip of any dietary restrictions so our culinary team can prepare accordingly.

Outside food and beverages are generally not permitted during hosted events and stays, as all meals are provided by our culinary team. If you have dietary requirements or special requests, please let us know in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

Due to the specifics of British Columbia Liquor Laws, any alcohol on the premises must be purchased under our liquor license. As a result, guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol to Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge. GKLL’s bar, The Twisted Post, is stocked with a full selection of beer and spirits and has a full range of British Columbian and international wines. If you have any special requests, please contact the Guest Relations team and we will do our best to bring in your requested items for your arrival.

Guests can enjoy excellent Wi-Fi facilities, however there is no cellular service at the lodge. If you wish to make or receive phone calls, there are a few options available to you:

1. You can set-up Wi-Fi-Calling* on your mobile device prior to arriving at Keefer which will enable you to make and receive calls & text messages from your personal number.

*Please note Wi-Fi Calling can only be set-up whilst your mobile device has cellular service and is connected to Wi-Fi.

2. Guests are welcome to use our lodge phone to make calls. Simply speak to a member of the team and they will be happy to assist you.

3. Wi-Fi based applications like Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger should work without issue if you are connected to our Wi-Fi.

Keefer offers a variety of summer activities, including Giant Jenga, axe throwing, pong, Human Foosball, disc golf, and more. Guests can also enjoy kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, fishing boats, and lake activities. After a day of adventure, relax in the hot tub, unwind in the sauna, or challenge friends to a game of crud.

During the winter season, guests enjoy exclusive Catskiing adventures through the legendary Monashee Mountains. When the day’s skiing is done, retreat to the lodge for après, soak in the hot tub, time in the sauna, a game of crud, or your favourite drink in the comfort of the lounge.

Yes, Keefer Lake is open for guest use. The lake can be best enjoyed during July and August for swimming. Although, the cold temperatures of the lake can make the perfect spot for a cold plunge during the fall season.

Yes, Keefer Lake has several species of fish in the lake including Brook and Rainbow Trout. If you are planning on fishing, please come with the proper licensing and documentation that is required by the Government of British Columbia. Please review the legal fishing requirements outlined by the Government of British Columbia here: B.C. Recreational Freshwater Fishing Licence - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). Additionally, please note that only battery-powered motors are allowed on boats.

Guests are welcomed to use all amenities unless otherwise specified by our Lodge Manager or lodge staff during your stay.

Our Twisted Post bar hosts a full array of delights to cater to your favourite drink or cocktail and a lounge that offers ample seating for friends to gather. As well as we have a hot tub and sauna for moments of warmth and relaxation. In our games room, please feel free to enjoy a game of darts, pool, or foosball. Interested in a game outside? No problem, there are various amounts of outside activities such as, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and fishing boats available during the summer.