The Lodge
Wa-sh-ow Lodge will be constructed using a traditional Cree vertical
log building technique, and will use logs harvested locally by
community members. The lodge will provide year-round accommodations,
meals and a gathering space.
The 4200 sq.ft. Main Lodge is uniquely designed to depict
a bird with outstretched wings. The wings of the bird will
offer six (6) quest rooms, accommodating up to twenty-two
(22) quests. Five of the six rooms will have two queen size
beds and the sixth will be the suite with the single king size bed.
The adjacent 1/2 circular shaped West Lodge will accommodate an additional
twelve (12) guests in (6) guest rooms for a total capacity of thirty-four
(34) at the base camp.
The main building will have various ecolodge
features designed with the objective of making the facility self-sufficient
in terms of design, and use of renewable energy usage and waste management.
This will be achieved through an energy efficient design, and use of
renewable energy sources such as wood, solar and wind. In addition, the
architectural design of the Main Lodge and the West Lodge will aim to
reflect the unique culture and environment of the area.