A Bear and Bison Inn

Canmore's Best Bed & Breakfast
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The Best Canmore Wedding Venues All Inclusive Elopement Packages

Our Elopement packages offer you a wide range of flexible options as well as price points designed to fit everyone’s vision for their intimate Elopement wedding.

Take a look at our exciting tailored to different Dreams/needs Elopement packages below.

We offer great Town of Canmore wedding locations offsite including a beautiful wedding setting across from the Canmore Nordic center, Quarry lake, Canmore wedding options, Riverside park Canmore weddings.

Want to tailor your elopement wedding package, no problem, Start, with the package you like the most and let us know how you would like to customize it to suit your needs. We work with only the best service providers from Canmore wedding photographers to local hair and make up artists.

Grab a coffee (or a glass of wine) and check out these great packages.

The “Simple Bear Necessities”…. Elopement Package (2 night package)

The “Simple Bear Necessities”…. Elopement Package (2 night package)

Summer 2025: $2695, ($3195, on Friday and Saturdays).
Winter 2025: $2195, ($2695, On Friday and Saturdays).
Summer 2026: $2995, ($3495, on Friday and Saturdays).
Winter2026: $2495, ($2995, On Friday and Saturdays)

Arrival Day:

  • 4-5 p.m. – Guaranteed Early check in, Go over your detailed breakdown schedule of your Wedding Day!
    – 2 nights accommodation in the best Travellers King room with a 3 Sisters view.
    available at time of booking. (features a King bed, Fireplace, Jetted tub and Balcony/patio).

Wedding Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee,Tea or Decaf.
  • 10 a.m. – Soak away the in your In-room jetted tub with the fire on…
  • 1 p.m. – Just prior to, our local Marriage Commissioner will meet you at the Inn for your onsite ceremony.
  • 1 p.m. – Our Simple Bear Necessities “no fuss” outdoor onsite ceremony location, Gazebo available in case of inclement weather. Includes our “no fuss” indoor back-up plan, available in the event of unexpected Mountain weather! Designed for up to 10 guests*** – Witnesses are provided as needed.
  • Want to have an indoor wedding with all the fuss? add our indoor Chapel set up, $250.00 if chosen, includes decorated arch set up in main room and ceremonial grand entrance down the main staircase to start the ceremony off, Includes Hot beverage service with home baked cookies.
  • 6 p.m. – Dinner suggestions* in one of our intimate local restaurants.

Departure Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee, Tea or Decaf.
  • 10.30 a.m. – Check out or stay another day**

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The simple Bear Essentials… Elopement package (2 night package)

Summer 2025:$4495, ($4995 on Friday and Saturdays),
Winter 2025:$3895, ($4395, on Friday and Saturdays),
Summer 2026:$4895, ($5395 on Friday and Saturdays),
Winter 2025:$3995, ($4495, on Friday and Saturdays),

The simple Bear Essentials… Elopement package (2 night package)

Arrival Day:

  • Guaranteed early check-in 3-4 p.m.
    – 2 nights accommodation in the best available Honeymoon King room with a 3 Sisters view. Available at time of booking (features a King bed, fireplace, jetted tub, balcony/patio).
    – A detailed step by step itinerary of your wedding, including a map of suggested locations for you to go
    and check out for your ceremony.
    – As well as the latest scoop on Canmore’s best casual dining experiences

Wedding Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee,Tea or Decaf, with Prosecco Mimosa’s on this day.
  • 10 a.m. – Soak away the morning with an O’ Canada Soap works bath bomb assortment in your In-room jetted tub with the fire on…
  • 12 noon – Mountain greenery bouquet and matching boutonniere will be picked up from our favourite florist.
  • 1.45 p.m. – Depart with our Wedding hostess to your – “Nature is calling” offsite/outdoor ceremony within the Town of Canmore. Designed for 10 guests***
  • Umbrella’s available in case of inclement weather, as is our Log Gazebo*
  • Witnesses included as necessary.
  • Our Indoor back- up location*** available at a cost of $250.00 if chosen, includes decorated arch set up in main room and grand entrance of the bride down the main staircase, includes hot beverage service with fresh from the oven cookies. can be arranged in as little as 3 hours notice.
  • 2 p.m. – Just prior to, meet up with our hand-picked team on location. Our Wedding hostess will be happy to travel with you in your car to the location.
    Our local Marriage Commissioner will meet you at the location prior to the ceremony.
  • 2-3 p.m. – Our favourite photographer will also be onsite waiting to shoot our Elopement Classic 60-minute** package, 25-35 professional pics, (Ceremony and amazing mountain backdrop photo-shoot).  Sneak peeks available a day or two after, with the rest arriving digitally within 2-3 weeks.
    3-6 p.m. – Enjoy your afternoon as a new couple
    – Tasting bottle of Prosecco on ice with glasses awaits your return.
  • 6 p.m. – Depart for dinner, reservations* will be made for your intimate dinner in the local restaurant of your choosing.
    – Tidy up and turn down service with treats await you!

Departure Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee,Tea or Decaf.
  • 10.30 a.m. – Check out or stay another day

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The

The "Simply Bear with me Signature"… Elopement wedding package (3 night package)

Summer 2025: $5995, ($6495. on Friday and Saturdays)
Winter 2025: $5495, ($5995, on Friday and Saturdays)
Summer 2026: $6495, ($6995. on Friday and Saturdays)
Winter 2026: $5995, ($6495, on Friday and Saturdays)

Arrival Day:

  • 3-4 p.m. – Guaranteed early check-in, Go over the detailed breakdown schedule of your Wedding Day!
    – 3 nights accommodation in our luxurious “cabin-like” Honeymoon King room with the possibility of a free upgrade at check-in to Honeymoon Deluxe King.
  • 4 p.m. – Review our Customized Signature Wedding Itinerary, this will help you have the flow and pace you want as you go through the special day, including a map of suggested locations for you to go and check out for your photo’s.
  • 6 p.m. – Reservations* at the Dining experience of your choice, take advantage of our amazing knowledge of local restaurants, to plan the perfect evening before the special day.
    – Evening on the town or in your room in front of the fire.

Wedding Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee, Tea or Decaf.=, with a tasting bottle of Prosecco and orange juice on this day.
  • 10 a.m. –Luxuriate the morning away in your 55-gallon in-room jetted tub while pampering yourself with an O’ Canada Soap works gift basket with fresh rose petals with the fire on…
  • 11.30 a.m. – Hair styled from a local professional stylist/artist (service for one person).
  • 12 noon – Mountain Greenery Bouquet with the colour accent of your choice and accompanying Boutonniere picked up from our favorite florist
  • 3 p.m. – Just prior to, our local Marriage Commissioner will meet you at the Inn prior to the ceremony. Designed for 10 guests***
  • 3 p.m. – Just prior to, our favorite local photographer arrives to shoot Our Elopement Classic 75-minute**, 35-50 professional pics, (Ceremony and amazing mountain backdrop photo shoot).
    – Sneak peeks available a day or two after, with the rest arriving digitally within 2-3 weeks.
  • 3 p.m. – Outdoor Log Gazebo ceremony with full seasonal décor set up, includes our full décor indoor arch set up as well if our Mountain weather acts up*.
    – Witnesses as needed
  • 4 p.m. onwards – Le Chocolatier truffles and Prosecco delivered to your room for after the ceremony
  • 6 p.m. – Local restaurant suggestions and dinner reservations* will be made on your behalf. We know all the best places, let’s plan on the most amazing dinner on the most amazing day.
    – Wedding Cake for two waiting in your room after dinner.
    – Turn down Service with hand made chocolates on your wedding night.

First Day as Newly Weds:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee, Tea or Decaf.
  • Enjoy relaxing or exploring the Canadian Rockies!

Departure Day:

  • 8.15-9.30 a.m. – Our Chef’s Tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast, Delivered to your room, with your choice of Coffee, Tea or Decaf.
  • 10.30 a.m. – Check out or stay another day

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The "Grand Bison Soiree"… Elopement Wedding Package (4 night package)

Summer 2025: $7895, ($8395. on Friday and Saturdays)
Winter 2025: $7295, ($7795, on Friday and Saturdays)
Summer 2026: $8295, ($8795. on Friday and Saturdays)
Winter 2026: $7595, ($8095, on Friday and Saturdays)

The

Arrival Day:

  • 3-4 p.m. – Guaranteed early check into our best luxurious “Cabin like” Honeymoon King Deluxe room or our Travellers King Deluxe, (largest room, best for entertaining, very private patio). Go over the detailed breakdown schedule of your Wedding Day!
    – Our signature itinerary will help you have flow and pace you want as you go through the day
    – Create your customized map of places to research for your photos on wedding day.
    – Chilled Prosecco Sparkly wine and Chocolate covered strawberries in your suite on arrival.

First Full Day:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, fresh brewed coffees arrive with Baileys and whipped cream
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3-course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
  • 10 a.m. – Pamper yourself with a soak in your 55-gallon in-room jetted tub with rose petals and experiment with Luxury “O Canada Soap Works” bath product with your huge basket of goodies to use.
    – A self-guided sightseeing tour of Canmore (created with you, for you, at check-in) to find that hidden local spot for that special place to host your ceremony and to call your own, also some other spots to look at for the best mountain backdrop photos. (start off with a stop at our favourite coffee shop and then enjoy a nice drive in and around town).

Wedding Day:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, KGB Coffees arrive with Kahlua, Grande Marnier, and Baileys, topped with a dollop of whipped cream
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
  • 10.30 a.m. – Local hair and make up specialist(s) arrive to pamper and spoil (service for 1)
  • 12 noon – Mountain Greenery Bouquet with the flower colours (2) of your choice and accompanying boutonniere is picked up from the best local flower shop.
  • 3.45 p.m. – Depart with our Wedding hostess in your car to your special – “Nature is calling” offsite/outdoor ceremony that you picked within the Town of Canmore,
  • 4 p.m. – Just prior to, meet up with our hand-picked team on location. (designed for 10 people).
    – Our local Marriage Commissioner will meet you at the location prior to the ceremony.
  • 4-5.30 p.m. – Our favourite photographer will also be onsite waiting to shoot our Elopement Classic 90-minute** package, 35-50 professional pics, (Ceremony and amazing mountain backdrop photo-shoot).  Sneak peeks available a day or two after, with the rest arriving digitally within 2-3 weeks.
    – Umbrellas available in case of inclement weather, as is our full indoor decorated arch set up
    – Witnesses, included as necessary.
  • 5 p.m. – Le Chocolatier truffles and “sparkly” Prosecco waiting for your return
  • 6 p.m. – The Grande Bison Chefs candlelight tasting menu for 2, with paired wines.
    – Enjoy an in-suite, butler served, 4-course dinner uniquely created with you for you.
    – Tailored specifically to you and your diet, your likes/requirements.
    – Invite your friends to join you, $129.00 per additional guest. (includes wedding cake as well).
    – Wedding Cake with fresh brewed caffeine, to finish the day off, and to recharge for the night…

First Full Day as Newly Weds:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, Specialty Coffees arrive with Kahlua, Tia Maria and heavy cream
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
    – Easy day on own to relax and settle in as Mr. and Mrs.
  • 6 p.m. – Reservations* at Canmore best dining spot or order in, let’s make it an easy day.
    – Tidy up and turn down service with a handmade treat.

Departure Day:

  • 9 a.m. – just prior to, Irish Coffee arrives with caramel drizzle
  • 9 a.m. – our famous Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Breakfast, delivered to your room.
  • 10.30 a.m.  – Check out or stay another day.

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The

The "Grand Bison Fire and Ice Soiree"… Elopement Wedding Package (5 night package)

Winter 2025 $7995.00*
Winter 2026 $8995*

This package features an Outdoor Evening Ceremony available December though February and involves our Onsite Gazebo with Fire, Snow, Yard-long Sparklers, Lanterns and Candles, Bear and Bison custom Hot chocolate station, with your choices of liquor’s and toppings, including Baileys, Tia Maria, Kahlua and Irish whisky, homemade marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream. Who wants to try the flaming marshmallow dunked in Baileys?

Arrival Day:

  • Normally Sunday through Friday check out (5 nights).
  • 3-4 p.m. – Guaranteed early check into our best luxurious “Cabin like” Honeymoon King Deluxe room or our Travellers King Deluxe, (largest room, best for entertaining, very private patio). Go over the detailed breakdown schedule of your Wedding Day!
    – Our signature itinerary will help you have the flow and pace you want as you go through the day
    – Create your customized map of places to research for your photos on your wedding day.
    – Chilled Sparkly Prosecco and Chocolate covered strawberries in your suite on arrival.

First Full Day:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, Our Gingerbread Hot Coffees arrive with a hint of Captain Morgan’s and gingered whipped cream
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
  • 10 a.m. – Pamper yourself with a soak in your 55-gallon in-room jetted tub with rose petals and experiment with Luxury “O Canada Soap Works” bath product with your huge basket of goodies to use.
    – A guided Sightseeing Tour of Canmore to find that hidden local spot for that special place to host your ceremony and to call your own, also some other spots to look at for the best mountain backdrop photos. (start off with a stop at our favourite Coffee spot and enjoy a nice drive around town).
    – Rest of day on own to enjoy the local Canadian Rockies.
  • 7 p.m. – Reservations* will be made on your behalf, next door at the Iron Goat Pub or wherever you like.
    – Tidy up and turn down service with a handmade treat.
    – Fresh Local made bath bombs laid out.

Full Day of Exploring the Rockies:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, Maple Winter coffee arrives Hint of Canadian Rye, Baileys finished with maple drizzled cream.
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
  • 10 a.m. – Day on own, Hit the road with a customized map of your day’s adventures all planned out, hikes, including stops at coffee shops, pastry shops, the best local pubs, the best dinner spots in Banff, Lake Louise and beyond…
    – Tidy up Turn down service with a hand made treat night.
    – Fresh Local made bath bomb laid out for your next soak

Wedding Day:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, Hot White Russian Coffees arrive with Heavy Cream, Kahlua and Hint of Vodka.
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast.
  • 12 noon – Mountain Greenery Bouquet with the flower colours of your choice and accompanying boutonniere is picked up from the best local flower shop.
  • 12 noon – Local hair and make up specialist(s) arrive to pamper and spoil. (services for 1 person)
  • 3.30 p.m. ~ or 90 minutes prior to ceremony time ~ – our favorite photographer will arrive to shoot a first look and some quick offsite mountain back drop photos, included in our Elopement Classic 120-minute** package, 50-65 professional pics, Sneak peeks available a day or two after…with the rest arriving digitally within 2-3 weeks.
  • 5 p.m. – Our Onsite Grand Bison Fire and Ice ceremony in our Gazebo,
    (Time may vary 5-6.45 p.m. Dec to end of February, to ensure correct level of darkness).
    Lots of Snow, Big Fire, Yard long Sparklers, Lanterns and Candles.
    Bear and Bison custom Hot chocolate station, with your choices of liquor’s and toppings,
    including Baileys, Tia Maria, Kahlua and Irish whisky, homemade marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream. Who wants to try the flaming marshmallow dunked in Baileys? Designed for a maximum of 10*** (includes 1 drink per person).
    – In the case of inclement weather, our full indoor decorated arch set up *
    – Witnesses included as necessary.
  • – Le Chocolatier truffles and French Champagne in your room by your fireplace, awaiting your return.
  • 6 p.m. – The Grande Bison Chefs candlelight tasting menu for 2, with paired wines and aperitifs.
    – Enjoy an in-suite, butler served, 6 course dinner uniquely created for you.
    – Tailored specifically to you and your dietary, your likes/requirements.
    – Invite your friends to join you $149.00* per additional guest. (includes wedding cake as well).
  • 10 p.m. – Wedding Cake with freshly brewed caffeine, to finish the day off, and to recharge for the night.

First Full Day as Newly Weds:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, KGB Coffees arrive with Kahlua, Grande Marnier, and Baileys topped with a dollop of whipped cream
  • 9 a.m. – Butler served in room, Chefs tasting, 3 course Crystal and China Served Breakfast. Easy day on your own to relax and settle in as Mr. and Mrs.
  • 6 p.m. – We are happy to make a reservation* on your behalf at one of Canmore’s best dining spots or order in, let’s make it an easy day.
    – Tidy up and Turn down service with a hand made treat each night
    – Locally made bath bomb to compliment your next soak

Departure Day:

  • 9 a.m. – Just prior to, Caramel Irish Winter Coffee arrives with caramel drizzle
  • 9 a.m. – Our famous Chef’s tasting, 3-course Crystal and China Breakfast delivered to your room.
  • 10.30 a.m. – Check out or stay another day**

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The Elopement Wedding Hidden Cost stuff

The Elopement Wedding Hidden Cost stuff

Now that you have picked your Elopement package, here are some things to think about.

But first, what is an elopement wedding? The wedding couple sneaking away alone? maybe a couple of friends, family? for the sake of clarifying, we suggest our elopement packages are designed for up to 10 people, plus the wedding couple, see packages for details.

  • *Reservations made, Dinner at your cost
  • ** Photography length of time, Our Photographers always arrive a few minutes early and take a couple of “last minutes getting ready shots” , the length of the photography package starts from the ceremony start time, eg; a 90 min package with a ceremony start of 2 p.m. would finish at 3.30 p.m. To help get the most of your photography time, we can make suggestions for locations that are close to the inn or, or the location of your offsite ceremony, to cut down on drive time.
  • ** Photography additional time options, Our photography packages are designed to get some great pictures of the wedding couple, the more guests you have , the bigger the job gets, the more photo’s need to be taken, the longer it all takes to get the best shoot possible, here are some options to help with this;
  • To avoid adding this stress, you can either
    • You can sneak away after the ceremony to get your couples photos’ done
    • You can stay at the ceremony location for all your photos’ and cut down on travel time cutting into your photo time.
    • You can add time to your package, for additional time we suggest arranging during the planning stages so as to guarantee the photographer is available
    • Cost is $595.00 per additional hour, when adding to your package, that already includes photography, or $175.00 per additional 15 minutes segment added, (adding an hour to a package that does not include photography, first hour starts at $795.00).
  • ***Elopement ceremonies are designed for 10 people plus the wedding couple (Maximum),(Inn guests can attend free of charge, non inn guests, first 4 are free, over 4, $25.00 per person is added to the main bill, (public space use (inside and out) for elopement wedding packages is 90 minutes, (30 minutes prior and 60 minutes from the scheduled start of the ceremony).
  • $500.00 weekend surcharge for packages on Friday and Saturday. ($250.00 per weekend day).
  • A booking code for a 10% discount will be be generated for additional guest rooms of elopement packages that have booked a midweek package, (Sunday through Thursday nights).
  • Summer season – Friday of the May long weekend to the Sunday of the Thanksgiving long weekend
  • Winter season – Monday of the Thanksgiving long weekend until the Thursday before the May long weekend
  • plus, taxes and levies of 5% Gst, 4% Atl, 3% Dmc and service gratuities of 10%.
  •       (Gst~ Good& Services tax, Atl~ Alberta Tourism Levi, Dmc~ Destination Marketing Contribution)
  • Additional guest food and beverage additions, 8% gratuity will be added to the above, mentioned service gratuity
  • Upgrades and changes are available, such as travel time for ceremony locations not within the town of Canmore, specific vendor requests, flower choices and upgrades.
  • A 15% booking fee will apply to any additional services organized on your behalf. (The booking fee would not be applied to services included in your package).
  • The service providers we use, have all done many weddings with us. We only work with the best local providers we can find based on availability and timings etc.
  • If you have preference choices for service providers, we are happy for you to organize them directly yourself and we will either add or subtract the cost from your package price.
  • We will work with you to plan the perfect wedding, your way, through our elopement package itineraries, which are color coded and easy to work with.
  • We will also make suggestions as needed to help your package fit seamlessly with weather changes, other guests and or other events happening that day

Please feel free to email any questions, ideas or thoughts you may have. We would love to assist with helping plan your special day, if you would like to talk in person about questions you may have, please email us a number to call you at.

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The Elopement Wedding Booking stuff

The Elopement Wedding Booking stuff

Thanks for choosing to book you elopement wedding with us!

See below for link to what we have available, Elopement weddings are something we offer on a weekly basis, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being our main times of week for Elopement weddings.

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Want to book a custom package that is shorter or longer than shown? Send us an email and we’ll quote you on whatever you have in mind, be sure to include dates and number of people expected.

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The Bear & Bison exceeded all our expectations! Excellent Staff, service, charm, good value and an overall wonderful experience. Great location within walking distance to town and hiking. We stayed for 3 nights in early September and were lucky enough to stay one more night before returning to Calgary!

Both rooms we stayed in were spacious, had fireplaces, hot tubs, balconies and were well appointed. Lonnie, the owner served up 3 course gourmet breakfasts each morning.

The inn is charming with antiques and lots of room to lounge. The grounds are beautiful too with sitting areas to eat or just relax.

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