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Charming Inns Innkeepers are eager to institute programs that save water, save energy and reduce solid waste by taking “green” steps at the local level in their accommodations.
All of the Charming Inns accommodations employ the following green practices:
- Recycle paper, bottles, cans and plastic
- Towels and linen changed upon request
- Share environmental initiatives at meetings – cleaning products, power savings, etc
- Downloadable brochure on website
The following Charming Inns have acquired a designation for its environmental practices. Listed below are the top five initiatives taken at each Inn.
AURUM LODGE - NORDEGG, ALBERTA
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- Environmental Awards
- Renewable energy for power, heat and hot
- Energy efficient design and operation
- Water and resource conservation
- Pollution prevention measures
- Advocate environmental low-impact /non-mechanized activities
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CONTACT:
- P.O. Box 76, Nordegg, Alberta, T0M 2H0
- Phone: 403.721.2117; Fax: 403.721.2118
- Email: info@aurumlodge.com
- Website: www.aurumlodge.com
BAKER CREEK CHALETS- LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA
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- Area wildlife protection
- Low wattage and non impact lighting systems
- In room and restaurant mandatory recycling program
- Enviro-friendly cleaning products and bulk bath amenities
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CONTACT:
- P.O. Box 66, Lake Louise, Alberta, T0L 1E0
- Phone: 403.522.3761
- Email: bakerinfo@bakercreek.com
- Website: www.bakercreek.com
ELKWATER LAKE LODGE & RESORT - CYPRESS HILLS, ALBERTA
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- Selective tree removal
- Installation of low flow faucets and toilets
- Double glazed energy efficient windows
- Avoided use of building spotlights
- Native plants and grasses in landscaping
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CONTACT:
- Box 56, Elkwater, Alberta, T0J 1C0
- Phone: 403.893.3811
- Toll-Free: 1.888.893.3811
- Email: info@elkwaterlakelodge.com
- Website: www.elkwaterlakelodge.com
HEARTWOOD INN & SPA - DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
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- Refillable dispensers for bath soaps and shampoos
- Environmentally friendly cleaning products
- Moving to replace carpet on all floor surfaces
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CONTACT:
- 320 North Railway Ave E Drumheller, AB
- Phone: 403.823.6495; Fax: 403.823.4935
- Email: heartinn@telusplanet.net
- Website: www.innsatheartwood.com
JUNIPER HOTEL & BISTRO - BANFF, ALBERTA
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- Recycled and reclaimed materials were largely used in 2004 renovation
- All guest rooms are lit by compact fluorescent light bulbs, hallways LED
- Organic bath amenities in paper bottles with 59% reduction in packaging material & portion of net sales go to honey bee pollination research
- Oceanwise sustainable seafood on Bistro menu
- Bullfrog Power source – 100% green electricity
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CONTACT:
- 1 Juniper Way, Box #3449, Banff, Alberta T1L 1E1
- Phone: 403.762.2281 Toll Free: 1.866.551.2281
- Email: info@thejuniper.com
- Website: www.thejuniper.com
MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE - KANANASKIS COUNTRY, ALBERTA
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- Power is generated off grid and storied in batteries for reserved use
- Reuse of materials generated by composting worm farm
- Replaced all lights with energy saving bulbs
- High efficiency heat exchangers
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CONTACT:
- Box 40025, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3H9
- Phone: 403.678.4080
- Email: lodge@mountengadine.com
- Website: www.mountengadine.com
OVERLANDER MOUNTAIN LODGE - JASPER EAST, ALBERTA
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- Installation of energy efficient light bulbs
- Biodegradable food containers for take-away meals
- Eco-friendly cleaners
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CONTACT:
- P.O. Box 6118, Hinton, Alberta, T7V 1X5
- Phone: 780.866.2330; Fax: 780.866.2332
- Toll Free 1.877.866.2330
- Email: info@overlandermountainlodge.com
- Website: www.overlandermountainlodge.com
THE PRAIRIE CREEK INN - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALBERTA
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- Low flow showers, toilets and sinks
- Use of LED and other high efficiency lighting
- Environmentally friendly sewage treatment plant
- Bath soap and shampoo dispenser to reduce plastic bottle waste
- Environmentally friendly sewage treatment plant
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CONTACT:
- Box 22, Site 12, RR 2 Rocky Mountain House, AB
- Phone: 403.844.2672
- Email: theprairiecreekinn@telus.net
- Website: www.theprairiecreekinn.com
Each Inn is proud to be a part of Alberta’s growing number of hotels, bed and breakfast properties and accommodation offerings moving towards earth friendly practices.
