Artist in Residence – Karin Edwards
A Bear and Bison Inn

Luxury Bed & Breakfast & Wedding Venue
in Canmore, Alberta

Karin Edwards, Winter Landscape Painting "The Lamp Post"

December 18, 2021

Artist in Residence – Karin Edwards

Karin Edwards grew up partly in the beautiful landscape of British Columbia and partly in the open sky of Saskatoon SK.  She loves family, horses, gardening and being outdoors.  Creativity started being evident when her mother put her in art lessons with a kind art teacher who lived just down the street.  It continued to show up in high school and beyond, but took a long break for many years while Karin embarked on an athletic career before she met the love of her life at which point family and children took precedence.

Karin Edwards, Snowy Mountain Landscape

When her athletic career was over and children were growing, that’s when her brother said something that sparked direction for her introverted personality,  “You are going to have to find a new passion”, he encouraged her.   Thus began a new chapter of growing and developing this creative gift into something bigger.

Karin Edwards, Fall Landscape Painting

 

Karin Edwards desires to use art to encourage others.

She has had the privilege of participating in local Arts Events and Displays including;

  • Hope 150 Banner for Stage
  • Airdrie Bus Shelters
  • City of Airdrie Art Display
  • Fundraising Event for Sparrow House
  • Fundraising Event for Whispering Pines

 

Over the past several months, and during her stay at A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn’s Artist Residency,  Edwards has laboured over a unique colouring book, Dreams of Heaven, which is now in print and available for purchase.

Karin Edward's Dreams of Heaven Colouring Book Cover           Karin Edwards Dreams of Heaven Colouring Book Pages

 

 

See more of Karin Edwards

Karin Edwards Fine Art | Instagram

Karin Edwards Fine Art | Facebook

 

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My spouse and I recently enjoyed a delightful stay at A Bear and Bison Lodge, and we can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed with the warm hospitality and overall ambiance. The lodge itself is beautiful, possessing an old-world charm that’s both inviting and relaxing. The amenities were excellent, and we especially enjoyed the stunning views of the Three Sisters mountain peaks.

A true highlight of our stay was the exceptional vegan breakfast (we requested Vegan breakfast). The chef’s skill in preparing a diverse and delicious array of vegan dishes was truly remarkable. Every morning, we looked forward to starting our day with such a satisfying and flavorful meal.

The entire staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit, always ready to assist with a smile. We want to give a special shout-out to Brooke at the front desk. Her exceptional hospitality skills and warm demeanor truly made our stay memorable. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and made us feel welcome from check-in to check-out, which were both seamless and efficient.

If you’re looking for a charming and welcoming lodge with exceptional service, stunning views, and delicious breakfast options, look no further than A Bear and Bison Lodge. We can’t wait to return!

Rakesh June 2025

A delightful stay at A Bear and Bison

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