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lobstick

(ˈlɒbˌstɪk)
n
a tree with lopped branches, used as landmark
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lob•stick

(ˈlɒbˌstɪk)

n. Canadian.
[1845–50]
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Located in and around the authentic mountain town of Jasper, Alberta and surrounded by the pristine Canadian Rockies, the seven Mountain Park Lodges properties include: Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre (152 guest rooms); Pyramid Lake Resort (62 guest rooms); The Crimson Hotel (99 guest rooms); Chateau Jasper (119 guest rooms); Pocahontas Cabins (57 guest rooms); Marmot Lodge (107 guest rooms); and Lobstick Lodge (139 guest rooms).
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The Fairmont-owned Jasper Park Lodge isn't cheap, but the town has many other options including the decent, but more affordable, Amethyst, Marmot and Lobstick Lodges.
The Fairmont-owned Jasper Park Lodge isn't cheap but the town has many other options including the decent, but more affordable, Amethyst, Marmot and Lobstick Lodges.
The Fairmont-ownedJasper Park lodge isn't cheap but the town has many other options including the decent,but more affordable,Amethyst,Marmot and Lobstick lodges.
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