It was built as one connected complex, so on a snowed-in evening nothing there needs a coat.
When the weather turns
Winter in the lake country is long, and the roads out here carry snow for months. The resort stands on the reserve land of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and it was built as one connected complex rather than as a group of separate houses on a shared yard.
Where everyone goes
Everything happens along the internal passages: the hotel, the restaurants and the entertainment centre, where large shows are held, all open off them. On a snowed-in evening the complex is the whole of the outing, and the car stays where it was left until morning.
What stops working
The lake shore and the walks nearby depend on the season and may be out of use for much of the year. Road conditions decide arrivals more than anything the resort controls, and shuttles may run to a different timetable.
What the building does
The answer is the plan. One roof over hotel, dining and hall means no crossing is outdoors, the entrance is covered and takes cars, and the corridors are wide enough to hold an audience waiting in the warm.