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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Canmore
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mario
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was awesome! Great coffee delivered to the door!
  • Terrance
    Canada Canada
    Awesome staff. Great breakfast. They treat guests EXTREMELY well.
  • K
    Keith
    Canada Canada
    Gorgeous and quaint. Exactly what we were looking for in location and amenities.

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, 9.1

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa A Bear and Bison Country Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

  • A Bear and Bison Country Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at A Bear and Bison Country Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • A Bear and Bison Country Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at A Bear and Bison Country Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Breakfast to go

  • A Bear and Bison Country Inn is 0.9 miles from the center of Canmore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at A Bear and Bison Country Inn include:

    • Double

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Bear and Bison Country Inn on this page.

  • Check-in at A Bear and Bison Country Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.