Set at the foot of Lady McDonald mountain, this luxury country inn offers an outdoor hot tub and an optional 3-course breakfast. Surrounded by 6 mountain ranges, A Bear and Bison Country Inn is just 3.1 mi from Banff National Park. With free WiFi and an LCD TV, all rooms have a fireplace and mountain view from either a balcony or a patio. Many rooms have an in-room spa bath. Each comes with a tea/coffee maker. A 3-course breakfast is carefully prepared from local seasonal produce and available upon request with surcharge. Specialties of the house include raspberry and white chocolate scones, Swiss-style rosti potato, organic free range eggs and fruit crepes. Breakfast can be served in the guest room upon request. It is a 45 minute drive to Lake Louise.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • American, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Canmore

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kayla
    Canada Canada
    Such a cute and cozy inn. Perfect for a romantic getaway. And the breakfast that was included was so delicious. We also really enjoyed the spa bath and we added charcuterie and chocolate covered strawberries to make our stay more special. We can’t...
  • Mcnabb
    Canada Canada
    The views were amazing, amenities were all there and we were well taken care of! It was an amazing getaway for my partner and I
  • Diane
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was included and delicious! Very clean and rain shower was awesome!
  • Desiree
    Canada Canada
    The room was perfect for our little get away, the view was beautiful.
  • Emma
    Canada Canada
    I loved the coziness of this place, super chill , easy and flexible check/check out , the room service served to your door was amazing, staff is super friendly and amazing prices!! 10/10 recommend
  • Sue
    Canada Canada
    The views were incredible, very quiet and the staff was lovely and it was cozy
  • Zack
    United States United States
    Very clean, includes daily breakfast which was outstanding!!! Great staff!
  • Lou
    Canada Canada
    A Bear and Bison never disappoints . It’s like a home away from home . The only place we will stay at in Canmore. The staff is so welcoming and so accommodating. They take care of all your needs . Beds are comfortable, rooms have a cozy feeling...
  • Ashlee
    Canada Canada
    This place is so perfect! I will definitely be back again.
  • Keller
    Canada Canada
    Rooms are cozy and romantic, loved the scenery and use of the hot tub. Staff was exceptional and they go above and beyond to create an amazing experience. From the little baked treats on the nightstand when we arrived to the customized breakfast...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of A Bear and Bison Country Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
A Bear and Bison Country Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in, a photo ID and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and additional charges may apply.

Please note, this property does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about A Bear and Bison Country Inn