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A Bear and Bison Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Cross Zee Ranch

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Exterior
Mountain view
Outdoor spa tub
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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705 Benchlands Trail, Canmore, AB, T1W 3G9
  • Place, Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canmore Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Honeymoon Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Travellers King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 465 sq m
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Canmore

Eagle Terrace stay.Your stay at this Eagle Terrace inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Canmore Caverns and Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Silvertip Golf Course and Bow River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yamnuska Mountain Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Canmore Caverns - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 23 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgette Bar Canmore - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive

About this property

A Bear and Bison Inn

Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Cross Zee Ranch
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly A Bear and Bison Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Canmore inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
A Bear and Bison Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Canmore inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: CAD 39.95

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: CAD 39.95

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 39.95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 39.95 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

A Bear and Bison Inn Inn

A Bear and Bison Inn Canmore

A Bear and Bison Inn Inn Canmore

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Bear and Bison Inn to the airport?

A Bear and Bison Inn is 70.9 mi (78-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Bear and Bison Inn?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Bear and Bison Inn on May 13, 2026 start from CA $189, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does A Bear and Bison Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at A Bear and Bison Inn.

Does A Bear and Bison Inn offer free breakfast?

A Bear and Bison Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at A Bear and Bison Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at A Bear and Bison Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in costs CAD 39.95 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at A Bear and Bison Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does A Bear and Bison Inn have a pool?

A Bear and Bison Inn does not have a pool.

Does A Bear and Bison Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does A Bear and Bison Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is A Bear and Bison Inn to downtown Canmore?

A Bear and Bison Inn is 1.5 mi away from Canmore.

A Bear and Bison Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 273 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeriia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice . Beautiful mountain views absolutely stunning. The room was very clean and everything was spotless. We enjoyed the hot tub, which was a great way to relax. The breakfast was delicious and fresh. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nidhin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with spectacular Rockie views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

INDER PAL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hospitality and Beautiful quiet, clean with Great Breakfast!! When booking do confirm if your downstairs or upstairs if you prefer mountain views, go upstairs!!! Fab Place 100% recommended for a couple rendezvous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Beavercreek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, with a mountain lodge feel. We had a lovely stay, played some games, and had a great sleep. 20 years ago we were married Here. It is still spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good. Only problem was that it was switched at the last min. We were told we would be on the main level with access to the outside from our room. Other than that it was absolutely amazing. The breakfast all three days were amazing and delicious. And the staff were super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and the included breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhmandeep

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was lovely, beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, and the breakfast was excellent! The only downside was the bed. It was very hard, and it was tough to fall asleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic day for the last night of our honeymoon. The property was beautiful. The room gorgeous. Yet cozy. And breakfast was delicious. A delightful treat to end our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So warm in the room that we had to leave sliding glass door halfway open all the time when we were in the room. We would prefer to have a bath/shower as part of the bathroom rather than feeling as though it was in the living area. We didn’t use it. Access to coffee/tea other than at would be preferable. Service in general and breakfast were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRISTIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like most of it but Got the romance package, rose petals were not petals or rose, and what it looked like a jacuzzi in the room as they advertised in the pictures, was really a tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem this place is! The breakfast was sooo good and our room was very comfortable. Enjoyed chatting with the owner to get those tips about visiting Banff. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique - perfect for some, but not for everyone

This had a 9.4 when I booked it, and was probably the first time I've been disappointed with a hotel with that kind of rating. On one hand, its very quaint and nice, definitely unique, nicely decorated, and had a good atmosphere. But the lack of amenities was a problem for me. There was no coffee/hot water kettle in the room (but they did have an ironing board?!). The room was very cold at night, with no thermostat for me to adjust. To make matters worse, there is no one at the front desk after around 7, so since I arrived later in the evening, there was no one to ask for help. Serving breakfast would be very nice, but they only will serve it between 8:15 and 9:30 - which are pretty limited hours. On the one day that I did get the breakfast, it was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet location with view of the mountains. Love the quaint lodge decor and that each room has a patio or balcony. They also served an amazing home cooked breakfast delivered right to our room. Will be back next time we visit Canmore !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025