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A Bear and Bison Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A cabin with a large glass window, wooden deck, and snow-covered trees.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and large windows offering mountain views.
A log cabin with a hot tub, wooden balconies, and a stone foundation.
A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by large windows offering mountain views.
A person in a yellow swimsuit sitting on the edge of a hot tub surrounded by snow-covered trees and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $145
$131 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

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705 Benchlands Trail, Canmore, AB, T1W 3G9
  • Place, Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canmore Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Honeymoon King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Travellers King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Travellers King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Travellers King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a bathroom with a stone sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

Travellers Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Travellers King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

Honeymoon Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Travellers King Room

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Travellers King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Luxury Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 5000 sq ft
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Canmore

Located in Canmore (Eagle Terrace), A Bear and Bison Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Canmore Caverns and Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. .This family-friendly inn is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cross Zee Ranch and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Silvertip Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yamnuska Mountain Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Canmore Caverns - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 23 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beamer’s Coffee Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bridgette Bar Canmore - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive

About this property

A Bear and Bison Inn

A Bear and Bison Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Canmore inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the inn include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
A Bear and Bison Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 39.95
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 39.95
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 39.95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 39.95 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

A Bear and Bison Inn Inn
A Bear and Bison Inn Canmore
A Bear and Bison Inn Inn Canmore

A Bear and Bison Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 310 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great balcony !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and location! The breakfast was excellent and the charcuterie board was amazing. Very nice staff. I will definately stay again. Thank you for the excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast... Amazing. Hot tub was enjoyable. Staff were incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, great room. Breakfast was tasty
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. Quiet, comfy, clean, and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with a warm and cozy feel. Breakfast was served right to our door and it was a generous portion of delicious!! Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind. It is a great option for couples. I loved the view from the balcony to the three sisters mountains. I really enjoyed the add ons as part of the services. I will come back to this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, staff was super accommodating and nice to talk with. We are repeat stayers and will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice experience of staying in hotel with a home ambient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was delivered to the door of our room! Breakfast was brought inside our room and served by our fireplace! The food and service were both exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay. Very clean, very friendly, wonderful view. Definitely will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was awesome. Served rightbin our room with a spectacular view of the 3 Sisters. Hot tub was perfect temperature.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet. Clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was lovely, beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and the included breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic We never ended up using the hot tub this time I also like the way the ice was in individual bags, that was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and service were awesome. We did not get a chance to go in the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked for a night away to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very clean property. This was our first time staying at an inn. We really enjoyed the feel of it. It was really cozy and comfortable and quiet. The large jacuzzi tub was great. Breakfast to our room in the morning was great. The most delicious breakfast and warm scone. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and rustic. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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