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Supporting Remote Operations
Remote workforce operations are difficult. Between changing workforce demands, remote locations and tough terrain, it’s challenging to balance it all while keeping guest experience a priority. It’s why we have combined our various service offerings and expertise with hospitality, integrated facilities management, and modular construction to provide an entire brand dedicated to driving performance and productivity throughout Canada, spanning even the most remote regions. Our Horizon North business specializes in providing a range of integrated hospitality services, amenities, and infrastructure support services to suit a variety of project needs.
Take a look inside Crossroads Lodge, one of our flagship locations in Kitimat, British Columbia.
Workforce Accommodations & Executive Lodging in Kitimat
The demand for natural gas is increasing. With rising populations, infrastructure advancements and the need to replace coal energy, many countries across the globe are investing in dependable sources of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Kitimat, British Columbia is home to LNG Canada, the country’s largest private investment in history. Construction of the facilities and marine terminal, which will extract, liquify, and globally export the energy source, began in 2019 with plans to be operational by 2025.
This major project has brought thousands of highly skilled workers to the District of Kitimat. Identifying the need for substantial workforce accommodations and executive lodging, Horizon North opened Crossroads Lodge in 2019.
An Overview of Crossroads Lodge
Crossroads Lodge is an all-inclusive, open lodge with a modern and inviting feel to truly be a home away from home.
Over 700 hotel-style executive rooms allow for a private retreat from work life, featuring:
- A variety of beds to choose from
- Private bathroom Flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi
- Desk space
- Keyless room entry
- Housekeeping services
In being a home to many visitors with varying work schedules, Crossroads Lodge brings ease to daily life and takes the guesswork out of managing essentials like meals. The on-site Red Seal chefs create hearty, nutritious meals that keep your workforce productive and energized.
- Fresh meal service is centralized around workers shift hours & features seasonally available produce for unique dining experiences
- For workers with offset shift times, grab-and-go options are readily available
Crossroads’ amenities are designed to support the performance and productivity of work crews and other guests and nurture an innate sense of community within the lodge. The lodge promotes local events and activities, including the excursions to scenic outdoor activities.
Its convenient location at the town entrance via Highway 37 helps minimize travel logistics while working at or visiting the LNG Canada site. Located along the highway and bus routes allow for easy access to worksites, the airport, and nearby towns.
Directions from Terrace Airport 1) Turn right when exiting the Terrace Airport onto BC Highway #37 (Dease Lake Highway) and travel south for 53km. 2) When entering Kitimat, turn left onto the Crossroads Access Road, approximately 260m past Forest Avenue. GPS: 54.05449, -128.613147 NTS: C 69-A / 103 I 02 |
Our Meaningful Indigenous Partnerships
The operation of Crossroads is a partnership between Horizon North and the Gitxaala Nation. As of 2022, local Indigenous employees make up approximately 14.5% of our staff at Crossroads. In support of local communities, the lodge promotes and hosts annual job fairs and annual meetings, where guests can experience its modern take on workforce lodging.