Luxury Bed & Breakfast & Wedding Venue
in Canmore, Alberta

March 28, 2024

Encounters in the Wild

By Jacqueline Louie For visitors to Canmore and the Bow Valley, spotting a wild animal, like a bear, can be a thrilling highlight of a wilderness experience. To safely enjoy the wilderness, a little awareness and education — and a lot of respect — can go a long way. That’s what Reno Sommerhalder believes. “Respect…

January 9, 2024

Embrace the Winter Wonderland at Snow Days Festival

Banff is transformed into a magical winter wonderland each January, culminating in the vibrant Snow Days Festival. From January 19 to February 4, 2024, join us in celebrating the joy and beauty of winter. Snow Sculptures: A Trail of Winter Art Be mesmerized by the snow sculptures that adorn downtown Banff. These magnificent works of…

December 8, 2021

The Top 10 Things to Do in Canmore in Winter

While Canmore is an incredible destination all year round, there’s something extra special about the area when it comes to the colder months. In fact, there are a ton of unique things to do in Canmore in winter that are fun for the whole family. From skiing and snowboarding, to snowshoeing, skating or curling up…

June 16, 2021

Fresh Strawberry Cocktail

Chef Lonny’s Virtual Black Box Challenge #3 As summer approaches, it is the best time of year to get good strawberries from California, and local strawberries are on their way! This simple Strawberry cocktail uses simple ingredients, but delivers complex flavours, perfect for a morning or afternoon treat in the sun. Ingredients Fresh, ripe, strawberries…

Best Wedding Venue in the Rockies

I got married on April 28, 2025 at the Bear and Bison Inn, and it was the best decision I could’ve made. We had 64 guests and we stayed two nights at the Inn. My number one compliment to this venue is the staff. Right from the beginning Lonny was a very responsive with emails and helping guide me through wedding planning. There were no hidden fees and everything was very professional and thought out. The day of the rehearsal dinner, check-in was smooth and Brooke and Barbara immediately started setting up all the little details I had planned. The service at the Inn was just incredible and they were so nice and reassuring. The staff were hands down one of the highlights of my wedding. The food was a 10/10 and everyone loved our tapas style dinner the day of the wedding. I was so impressed how efficiently food was distributed to everyone and how guests with dietary restrictions were provided for.

Our bartender was fantastic and even gave us tips on the best spots for pictures. The hot tub was a great feature and all the rooms were beautiful. BREAKFAST was unreal both days, and guests commented on how wonderful the whole space was. I can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely a cozy space that felt like I was getting married in a cabin tucked away in the mountains. Perfect for smaller intimate weddings. This venue is VERY experienced with what they do and can guide you to decisions that work best for everyone!

Mikaela May 2025