Unforgettable Canmore Outdoor Winter Weddings
A Bear and Bison Inn

Unforgettable Canmore Outdoor Winter Weddings

We have been putting the "Cool" in Canadian Rockies Winter Outdoor Weddings since our first year!

We have been putting the

Do you want the magic of Winter captured with Fire and Ice?

We can do that with as much or as little pageantry as you want!

Our “Grand Bison Fire and Ice” elopement package offers an amazing ceremony, set at dusk onsite. See below for details and amazing pictures! Also, be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for amazing pics and stories!

We also include an amazing Grand Bison Fire and Ice ceremony set up, with all our winter group weddings! (Included with all winter group packages, Late November to early March).

Want to upgrade your elopement package to a Fire and Ice ceremony? Add $450.00 to the cost of your package.

Sounds great, right? But what time to have the ceremony?

First, we suggest a very private “Reveal” or “First look” for just the wedding couple. The ceremony is the reveal for everyone else, just make sure we have your reveal song and we’ll take care of everything from keeping nosy relatives away to setting the best stage for this very special moment. It is our opinion that this is the “best 10 minutes of the whole day”

We then suggest taking off with the photographer for a few hours to capture those cool Canadian Rocky Mountain backdrop photo’s. Taking the wedding party is a fun idea to share the moment. And remember to send the someone with a list of hot beverages from your favorite coffee shop!

The whole day should be planned to capture the full effect of the fire, lanterns and candles in mason jars, A bit of darkness is important!

Here are our suggested ceremony times for our Winter outdoor evening ceremony season.

NOVEMBER:
1st weekend – 6:00 p.m., 2nd weekend – 5:30 p.m., 3rd weekend – 5:30 p.m., 4th weekend – 5:30 p.m.

DECEMBER:
1st weekend – 5:15 p.m., 2nd weekend – 5:00 p.m.,  3rd weekend – 5:00p.m.,  4th weekend – 5:00 p.m.

JANUARY:
1st weekend – 5:15 p.m., 2nd weekend – 5:30 p.m., 3rd weekend – 5:30 p.m., 4th weekend – 5:45 p.m.

FEBRUARY:
1st weekend – 6:00 p.m., 2nd weekend – 6:15 p.m., 3rd weekend – 6:30 p.m., 4th weekend – 6:45 p.m.

MARCH:
1st weekend – 7:15 p.m., finished for the season

 

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

Best Wedding Venue in the Rockies

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