Island Lake Lodge
Cancellation and Booking Policy – 2023/2024

For 35 years, Island Lake has worked to accommodate your needs and will continue to put our guests first. We are committed to providing an outstanding and safe experience for our guests and staff. Prior to completing your booking, you will receive Island Lake’s Release of Liability and Awareness of Risk Waiver that you MUST read and agree to prior to Island Lake confirming your seat(s).

Non-Refundable Deposits

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit is due upon booking.

Final Payments

  • The final balance is due three months (90 days) prior to your tour arrival date.
  • Island Lake reserves the right to cancel unpaid bookings.

If A Guest Cancels Their Seat Before Or After Final Payment

  • The guest may sell their tour seat to another skier, aged 19 years or older with Island Lake’s knowledge & consent.
  • If a guest cancels and Island Lake is asked to find a replacement for the seat, payments will be refunded when the seat is filled with another guest – less a $250+tax admin fee per seat.
  • If a guest or Island Lake is unable to sell their tour seat, the seat is non-refundable, and the guest will lose booking priority for future years.

If Island Lake Cancels A Tour

  • Island Lake Lodge reserves the right to cancel any ski tour up to 48 hours before the start of the tour. In the event Island Lake cancels a tour for any reason, guests have the following options:
    • Move your entire payment, including deposit, to the 2024/25 season.
    • Receive a full refund if the above option is not satisfactory to you. Please note: refunded seats will lose their booking priority for future years.

Trip Cancellation / Interruption

  • We recommend trip cancellation and interruption insurance. For specific coverage questions, please contact our preferred provider Acera Insurance.
  • Except as provided in these terms and conditions, Island Lake will not provide a refund or compensation for any expenses related to your booking or trip to Island Lake, including airfare, car rentals, and accommodations.
  • Island Lake reserves the right to modify our Booking and Cancellation Policy.

Government-Imposed Travel Restrictions  

International Guests

  • Island Lake will not collect your final payment if:
  • The Canadian border is closed to international travellers*.
  • You are unable to leave your Country of residence due to Government-imposed travel restrictions.
  • Government requires you to quarantine upon entry into Canada.
  • If Government–imposed travel restrictions are in place at the time of your final payment due date, we will extend your due date until three (3) days after the lifting of restrictions.
  • Within four (4) weeks prior to your trip date, if Government-imposed travel restrictions are in place we will provide you with the following options:
    • Accept the potential travel restrictions and continue to hold your reservation.
    • Move your entire payment, including deposit, to the 2024/25 season.
    • Receive a full refund if neither of the above options are satisfactory to you. Please note: refunded seats will lose their booking priority for future years.  

No adjustments will be made to the refund for differences in the exchange rate between the time payment was made and the refund was issued.

Domestic Guests

  • Island Lake will not collect your final payment if:
  • You are unable to leave your Province of residence due to Government-imposed travel restrictions.
  • The BC Government requires you to quarantine upon entry into the province.
  • If Government–imposed travel restrictions are in place at the time of your final payment due date, we will extend your due date until three (3) days after the lifting of restrictions.
  • Within four (4) weeks prior to your trip date, if Government-imposed travel restrictions are in place we will provide you with the following options:
    • Accept the potential travel restrictions and continue to hold your reservation.
    • Move your entire payment, including deposit, to the 2024/25 season.
    • Receive a full refund if neither of the above options are satisfactory to you. Please note: refunded seats will lose their booking priority for future years.