Selected as one of the top boutique Banff, Alberta, Canada hotels
and accommodation properties in Canada by enRoute magazine, The
Juniper, a Canadian Rockies hotel offers distinctive lodging and accommodations, creative
cuisine, with a spectacular setting in Banff National Park, located
in Alberta, Canada. The Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Juniper opened November 2004, featuring 52 guest room accommodations,
including two charming wood chalets and The Juniper penthouse accommodations.
Each guest room is luxuriously appointed with stylish décor,
sumptuous bedding and breathtaking views. Rated as the best dining
views among Banff, Alberta, Canada hotels and accommodations, the
Juniper Bistro & Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast,
lunch, dinner or fireside après ski while taking in spectacular
mountain scenery from our Canadian Rockies hotel.
History of the Juniper Site
Archaeological surveys have demonstrated large concentrations of
ancient sites of human use in the passes of the Rocky Mountains
in Alberta, Canada. Among them are a handful of small round depressions
in the ground – the remains of semi-subterranean dwellings,
also known as pit dwellings. It is likely that these dwellings were
built by Shuswap peoples from the interior of British Columbia,
who may have crossed the mountains on their way to a bison hunt
on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and in the Alberta,
Canada foothills.
According to Banff National Park archaeologist Gwyn Langemann,
the entire Juniper leasehold is a site of archaeological importance.
Several distinct “sites” have been excavated in the
immediate area of The Juniper buildings. These peoples harvested
mountain plants, following ripening root crops (such as glacier
lily and silverweed) and roasting them in earthen ovens.
Today: The Juniper Bistro & Lounge
Given this rich history, The Juniper Bistro & Lounge
has incorporated many of these aspects in the design and theme of
our Canadian Rockies hotel and accommodations. Reuse and recycle are the environmental
initiatives that saw the usage of reclaimed wood and slate tile
from the Banff Springs hotel. The Juniper interior design features
many architectural lines similar to the constructed appearance of
the ancient pit dwellings.
In addition, The Muk a Muk (a Chinook word for food and feasting),
has folded in the indigenous aspects of the area by featuring organic
meats such as bison and rocky mountain whitefish, as well as juniper
berry sauces and native plants. Enjoy all the regional cuisine at
our Banff, Alberta, Canada accommodations
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- The Juniper – 50 years old and 1 year new!
- Banff early peoples' and Indian pit dwellings –
not just a railroad town
Media Enquiries
For media inquiries, photography requests, or to interview a spokesperson,
regarding our Canadian Rockies hotel,
please contact Christine Frewin, General Manager at gm@thejuniper.com. |
