WATSON LODGE

Kamp Kiwanis Calgary provides "hostel style" rentals. Rental rates vary based upon the facility requested.

Watson Lodge is a rustic, yet modern building. It includes three bathrooms. A rental facility with meeting, dining for 65 people, and sleeping facilities for 32 people, with additional cabin bunkroom space for 36 people in historic log cabins. This building has received many updgrades over the past couple of years, including high quality commercial linoleum in the dining hall, bathrooms and extensive renovations to the kitchen facility. It was constructed in 1960 in a one day 'barn raising' event by the Kiwanis clubs of Calgary. It served as our Main Lodge for over 35 years. This building is available for rentals throughout the year except between the fourth week of June and the third week of August (during this time it is used for the Kamp Kiwanis summer program).This building is named in honour of Bill 'Curly' Watson, a Kiwanis club member who was instrumental in the creation of Kamp Kiwanis Calgary. Watson Lodge includes four bunkrooms: Carlyle Kabin (sleeps 14), Little Deeves (sleeps 14), Jack & Joe's (sleeps 4), Baines Nook (sleeps 4) and Taven's Haven (sleeps 8).

Dining Facilities

The dining facility in Watson Lodge seats up to 65 people. Seating is camp style on benches, 5 people to a bench. The dining hall has an easy to clean, high quality commercial linoleum installed in January, 2008.

Kitchen Facilities

Food Services can be provided by Monet Catering, Matthew Prosser, chef@kampkiwanis.ca. However many groups using Venturer Lodge decide to do their own cooking. If Kamp Kiwanis provides meals, the menu is negotiated between our Chef and the coordinators from every rental group. The kitchen facility in Watson Lodge includes three stainless steel sinks, new windows, refridgerator, freezer and some cleaning supplies. A variety of pots, utensils are available including place settings for 50 people. A new floor was installed in January, 2004.

Meeting Facilities

Watson Lodge has two meeting spaces; the Dining Hall and Parkinson Lodge. Parkinson is a 1940's era log cabin with its own fireplace. These spaces are most appropriate for groups looking for a 'camp' experience.

Sleeping Facilities

Watson Lodge sleeps a total of 36 people and includes four bunkrooms. Little Deeves is a bunkroom that sleeps 12 people on metal frame bunk beds with vinyl mattresses. Carlyle bunkroom sleeps 12 people, and Jack & Joe's sleeps 4 people. Baines Nook is the fourth bunkroom and sleeps 4 people. For groups requiring additional space, Buckington Cabin is a log cabin that sleeps 8 people; Baker Cabin is a log cabin that sleeps 12 people; Woodside Cabin sleeps 12 people. The log cabins are heated by natural gas fireplaces and are most appropriate for use between April and October of each year. It includes 3 bathrooms and 2 showers.