December 4, 2022
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…
August 30, 2022
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…
July 1, 2022
We are so pleased to have hosted Erin Whaling as part of our ongoing Artist Residency Program. Erin is the creator of the phenomenal podcast Mom Knows Everything. Kids and adults alike will learn a thing or two from the curious questions and Erin’s in-depth answers….
Since opening the doors of A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn in 2002, a good cup of coffee has been a top priority. We have taste tested many unique brands of coffee, local coffee roasters, and brewing techniques. By using the trusted taste buds of friends, family, staff, and guest feedback we have landed…
May 28, 2022
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…
May 26, 2022
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…
April 1, 2022
By Dave Slaght – Travel Tales of Life When driving through the Bow Valley corridor, between Canmore and Banff, Alberta, three stunning mountains, The Three Sisters, Mount Rundle, and Cascade Mountain, come into view. Visitors be warned that each of the trio may bring on jaw dropping and a tendency to gaze transfixed by the…
February 26, 2022
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?”…
February 25, 2022
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…
January 29, 2022
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…
Outstanding Micro Destination Wedding
I relied heavily on reviews while planning for my micro destination wedding so I wanted to leave a detailed review for other brides looking. The Bear & Bison was perfect. Lonny & his team made the planning process stress free. We had a 20 person micro wedding & rented the entire Inn for the weekend (10 bedrooms). The place is exactly the vibe for the Rockies – log cabin style with a view of the mountains. Our guests could not stop talking about the food – they even made accommodations for our 10 year old cousin who loved her pancakes instead of the “adult” breakfasts.I cannot speak enough about the staff. Brooke, Annette, and Barbara continuously checked on us to ensure we had everything we needed. We didn’t need to bring any decorations as they set up everything perfectly from their inventory. I was so stressed about the rain (it didn’t end up raining) but the girls were fully prepared with options for umbrellas or setting up inside which I cannot thank enough. Everyone loved the bartender Landon – he talked to all the guests and made everyone feel like his family. From our bonfire welcome night, to the wedding day itself, to the goodbye breakfast, the staff made sure every event went perfectly.This was our dream wedding. I cannot thank the staff enough for making the weekend so special for us. We will definitely be back for an anniversary. A few notes for future brides -ask the staff which rooms don’t have separate showers when planning for elderly or disabled guests -Put bath salts as favors for your guests since all the rooms have beautiful tubs -do the bonfire package plus bar the night before the wedding – it was easier to organize than planning a trip to another bar, plus people can go to bed when they want.Brina July 28, 2025
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