Legacy of a Local Namesake, Elizabeth Rummel
A Bear and Bison Inn

Canmore's Best Bed & Breakfast
and Wedding Venue

December 4, 2022

Legacy of a Local Namesake, Elizabeth Rummel

By Jacqueline Louie Lizzie Rummel, ‘the Baroness of the Rockies,’ was generous in sharing her deep love of the Rocky Mountains with everyone who met her.  A Canadian Rockies legend, Order of Canada recipient, and beloved Canmore resident, Lizzie Rummel ran backcountry mountain lodges for more than three decades. Her name graces two lakes, a…

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August 30, 2022

20 Years at A Bear and Bison Inn

A lot can change in 20 years. Saplings grow into towering trees and little kids grow into strong adults. A Bear and Bison Inn has certainly changed throughout the years. However we also pride ourselves on the things that have stayed constant since opening our doors in 2002. Great food, clean rooms, bad jokes, dedicated…

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Tunnel Mountain in Winter

May 28, 2022

Renaming Banff’s Tunnel Mountain

By Jacqueline Louie Just west of Canmore, in Banff National Park, you’ll find a variety of hiking trails to explore. One of the area’s most popular trails takes you to the summit of Tunnel Mountain, which overlooks the town of Banff, with panoramic views. No-Tunnel Mountain In 1858, surgeon and geologist James Hector named this…

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Lois A. Unger Photo

May 26, 2022

Artist in Residence – Lois A. Unger

Photo Artist Taking pictures as a young teenager on our small rural farm brought many hours of joy under the big open prairie sky. It was natural to have a camera in hand.  I was always experimenting with light and angles. I currently live in Saskatoon and have plenty of time devoted to my passion…

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February 26, 2022

Did Someone Paint That Lake Turquoise?

Sue Slaght – Travel Tales of Life The beauty is surreal. Gleaming in sunlight, it is as if turquoise gems have dissolved into the glacial lake waters. Tourists and locals alike, find it challenging to pull their eyes from the mesmerizing shades of the mountain waters. “How do they make the water look that way?”…

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February 25, 2022

Artist in Residence – Aleece Coward

  A bit about Aleece, in her own words I have always been an artist but like many, I was steered by society to find a more lucrative career path. It has taken me 41 years and a global pandemic to shake me by the shoulders, causing me to reflect and reassess my purpose and…

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January 29, 2022

Bankhead, Alberta: A Cursed History of a Ghost Town

By Jacqueline Louie An easy excursion from Canmore is the historic ghost town of Bankhead, an abandoned coal mining town near Banff. The Canadian Pacific Railway established Bankhead Mine in 1903 at the foot of Cascade Mountain. Bankhead grew quickly and its population eventually reached 900 – larger than Banff at the time. Bankhead ‘was…

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Best wedding venue in Canmore

My husband and I had our dream wedding here, which would not have been possible without the amazing Brooke and Lonny!! They are truly the best to work with. We planned with them for a year over email, sent 13 revisions of our wedding document, and countless other ‘Just one more question!’ emails. They were so patient with us and gave us wonderful advice/ tips! They are excellent communicators.
On the day of the wedding, they were nothing short of perfection. Brooke took care of all of the set up and small details, and adapted to some changes on the fly – really took the stress out of the day! I was impressed by her attention to detail. The day went so smoothly! And Lonny – the food was FANTASTIC! Everyone was raving about the food!! Thank you for taking care of us and ensuring we were all so well-fed during our stay! If you are wanting an intimate, beautiful, and stress-free wedding in the Rocky mountains, THIS IS THE PLACE. BOOK BEAR & BISON. Highly recommend!!!
Sheena May 28, 2024

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