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 5 km 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. Specialities 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 particularly 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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:

  • N
    Nelson
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast is very good specially the bread from the owners own recipe . Place is very nice and not hard to find.
  • Missbunny
    Canada Canada
    Entire inn set up - cozy mountain chalet. Enjoyed views from the room. Hot tub downstairs. Very quiet & private. Having breakfast delivered was great. Private jacuzzi in room.
  • Jean
    Canada Canada
    We liked everything! In-room soaker tub and fireplace; the breakfasts were delicious. All the staff were kind, polite, and helpful. The special blended coffee is very good and bonus that you may purchase a bag, if you wish, which I did!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of A Bear and Bison Country Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Sun 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 16:00 to 18:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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

  • Check-in at A Bear and Bison Country Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • 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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

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

    • Double

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

  • The prices at A Bear and Bison Country Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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