Watermelon Feta Salad
A Bear and Bison Inn

Luxury Bed & Breakfast & Wedding Venue
in Canmore, Alberta

April 25, 2021

Watermelon Feta Salad

Chef Lonny’s Black Box Challenge # 2 A light, fresh simple salad to bring us into summer. This watermelon feta salad finds the perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Ingredients Watermelon Feta Mint Sugar Salt and pepper A splash of fruit juice Instructions  Start by finely chopping mint, place in bowl, add in a little…

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Pam Roberts painting of a bison with baby blue highlights

March 27, 2021

Artist in Residence – Pam Roberts

If you have stayed at A Bear and Bison, you have undoubtedly noticed the stunning wildlife portraits scattered on the walls, Pam Roberts is one of our favourite local artists. We have chosen to highlight her wildlife portraiture on the wall of our halls, however her work spans, abstraction, landscapes, human portraiture and ceramics.  …

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March 22, 2021

The Potato Rosti

Chef Lonny’s Black Box Challenge The Potato Rosti is a Swiss way of cooking potatoes most famously associated with a dish created in Zurich called a Zuricher. While a Zuricher is always made with veal, there are as many ways to cook a Zuricher as there are restaurants in Zurich. The one things everyone agrees…

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June 24, 2020

Eldercare Giveaway Winners!

We, at A Bear and Bison Inn, are so thankful for all of the work Eldercare workers do for the elderly community all over Alberta, and the world, especially over the last few months. We would like to celebrate the heart warming stories shared with us from friends, and family of these 5 winners. Lois…

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June 9, 2020

Eldercare Giveaway at A Bear and Bison

Nominate an Eldercare worker for a FREE 4-night stay at A Bear and Bison Country Inn.                Thank you for keeping us safe. As restrictions slowly lift, we are open and excited to welcome you back. There have been so many dedicated, compassionate people working hard to keep those…

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April 22, 2020

COVID-19 Update and Your Booking with Us

Due to current travel uncertainty, which we will continue to monitor closely and keep all our guests up to date as things change. The regular travellers requirements for staying in hotel rooms have not been to much of a hardship, masks are required in all public spaces. Hot tub is restricted to one cohort at…

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Easy Raspberry White Chocolate Scones Recipe

March 3, 2020

Easy Raspberry White Chocolate Scones Recipe

This scones recipe is one of our favourites, served at A Bear and Bison Inn as one of our three breakfast courses. The white chocolate and raspberries can easily be substituted for dark chocolate and orange, peach, or blueberries. This scones recipe is quick to make, and luxurious when served warm out of the oven…

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A Perfectly Charming Elopement Experience at The Bear and Bison Inn

My husband and I had an unforgettable elopement at The Bear and Bison Inn this summer. The experience was beyond what we could have hoped for, and a big part of that was due to the attentiveness of Brooke, one of the staff members. She went above and beyond to make the day—and the days leading up to it—stress-free and enjoyable. Her care and dedication made everything feel seamless, which, for us, was truly worth the cost.

The setting was magical, with breathtaking views and a warm, inviting atmosphere that made our ceremony feel both elegant and intimate. The staff paid close attention to detail, from the ceremony setup to the flowers and photography, genuinely caring about creating a meaningful day for us.

If you’re looking for a place that combines professionalism with authentic warmth and charm, we wholeheartedly recommend The Bear and Bison Inn. They made our elopement everything we hoped for—and more.

Kristin K November 2024

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