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Wine Dinner | A Lakefront Mediterranean Escape

Join us for a captivating evening of culinary indulgence and world-class wines as The Lake House proudly partners with Select Wines & Icon Fine Wine to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. Our talented Chef Gareth Colville and his team at The Lake House have curated a delectable four-course menu that celebrates the flavours of the Mediterranean. Each course will be perfectly paired with a wine selection curated by our guest sommelier, Brad Royale, who will guide you through the range of characteristics and flavours that make each wine an exceptional complement to the dishes. With stunning early summer views

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Valentine’s Day 2023

Treat your Valentine to Dinner and Wine Pairings on The Lake! Celebrate a romantic evening with a delicious four course dinner overlooking Lake Bonavista. Each course will keep you in the moment with the one you love, all while keeping warm and cozy in the rustic ambience of the Lake House interior complete with the warm glow of our iconic fireplace. The 4 course menu, carefully crafted by Chef Colville and his team, is complemented by optional wine pairings selected by Brad Royale. Reserve your spot today and celebrate with the love of your life! Four course menu: $100 per

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The Lake House Named One Of The Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in Canada

We are excited to announce The Lake House has been awarded one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants for 2022 based on reviews left by our guests on OpenTable!  This award was determined based on over 1 million customer reviews across Canada submitted by verified OpenTable diners between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022. We are proud to be 1 of 17 Calgary Restaurants selected! “We are beyond grateful to our loyal guests, the community of Lake Bonavista and our dedicated team for their continued support,” says Kevin Sky, General Manager of The Lake House. “It has been

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New Year’s Eve 2022

Come celebrate the New Year with us at The Lake House!   Celebrate the close of 2022 with a spectacular five course dinner overlooking Lake Bonavista. Savour each course while surrounded by those you love, festive décor and stunning lake views. Carefully crafted by Chef Gareth Colville and his team, the menu features CRMR’s renowned Rocky Mountain Cuisine to make your last dinner of 2022 one to remember. To complement the menu, optional wine pairings are also available for each course. Celebrate the new year and reserve your spot today! Five course menu: $110 per person Optional wine pairings: $65

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Takeout at The Lake House

We are all spending much more time at home these days. Finding ways to make our time meaningful and exciting can feel easier some days than others, but The Lake House is offering a special surprise to add some cheer to your week. Takeout! Why Supporting Local Makes a Difference When you choose to order directly through your favorite local restaurant, you are supporting that business directly. These are challenging times, and as part of a smaller family business, The Lake House is so grateful for the community that supports us and keeps our doors open in the South of

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New Year’s Eve 2019

Ring in the New Year at The Lake House! Celebrate the close of 2019 with a spectacular five course dinner overlooking Lake Bonavista. The frozen lake, lights twinkling, kids skating – The Lake House offers picturesque winter views in Calgary’s Southeast. Only available on New Year’s Eve 2019, Chefs Thomas Neukom and Gareth Colville will be preparing a five course chef’s menu to make your last dinner of the year one to remember. To complement your dinner, CRMR Wine Director, Brad Royale, will be pairing wines for each course. Reservations are now being accepted for this evening of delicious food

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Spring Wedding Trends at the Lake House

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Let’s be honest, many brides start planning their big day well before getting engaged. After all, what else was Pinterest designed for? Who hasn’t filled scrap books, built mood boards, and scoured the web for inspiration on how their dream day could look? In Calgary, we find that once the question has been popped, the first major decision is which season to hold the wedding – because, of course, the time of year truly makes all the difference, especially when picking the location. With an abundance of wedding venues in and around the city, the task of transforming a chosen

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Winter Wedding Real Couple – Meghan & Varun

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The beginning of March 2018 saw Calgary immersed in one of the heaviest snowfalls of the season. Bringing a halt to much of the city, it wouldn’t stop the friends and family of Meghan and Varun from congregating at The Lake House to celebrate their love for one another. 110 guests were invited, and 80 braved the cold to attend their special day on March 2nd, 2018. Snow fall isn’t normally a condition to factor in a typical month of March, but both Meghan and Varun agreed it added a sprinkle of magic to their cozy wedding day.

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Our Top Reasons to Start Planning Your Winter Wedding

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Winter wedding planning – if there’s something about those words that send a shiver down your spine please, FRET NO MORE! Winter weddings are more magical than any frozen fairy-tale you’ve heard before. In Calgary, winter blankets the city for approximately 6 months of the year. Although the snow doesn’t settle for quite that amount of time, the lower temperatures and shorter days lend perfectly to cozy comforts that are perfect for complementing your dreamy wedding celebration. Escape to a winter wonderland within the city. We’ve put together our top reasons why an inner-city winter wedding at The Lake House

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Our Spring Menu is in Full Bloom at The Lake House

After what seems like an eternal winter, spring is finally beginning to blossom in Calgary. Overlooking Lake Bonavista, we are seeing signs of the big melt, and are already looking forward to the longer summer days, and having our guests enjoy bites and sips on our outdoor patio. With the warmer weather, we have also welcomed some new dishes to the menu. Both lunch and dinner offerings have been refreshed and are bursting with new flavors and ingredients while maintaining the classic, Rocky Mountain cuisine that The Lake House is so fondly known for in Calgary. Photo : Mushroom Lasagna

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