A Bear and Bison Inn

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

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Exterior
A person in a yellow swimsuit sitting on the edge of a hot tub surrounded by snow-covered trees and a wooden fence.
A dining area with a large table set for six, large windows offering mountain views, and wooden furniture.
A log cabin with a hot tub, wooden balconies, and a stone foundation.
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Canmore Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon King Room

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

Travellers King Room

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

Travellers King Room

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

Travellers King Room

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

Travellers Deluxe King

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

Travellers King Room

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

Honeymoon Deluxe Room

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

Travellers King Room

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

Luxury Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 5000 sq ft
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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).

What's nearby

  • Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yamnuska Mountain Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Canmore Caverns - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgette Bar Canmore - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beamer’s Coffee Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬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 Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Bear and Bison Inn on Aug 7, 2026 start from $443, including 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. 218 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 288 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. Quiet, comfy, clean, and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Branko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice experience of staying in hotel with a home ambient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, staff was super accommodating and nice to talk with. We are repeat stayers and will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay. Very clean, very friendly, wonderful view. Definitely will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sophina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet. Clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic We never ended up using the hot tub this time I also like the way the ice was in individual bags, that was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked for a night away to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very clean property. This was our first time staying at an inn. We really enjoyed the feel of it. It was really cozy and comfortable and quiet. The large jacuzzi tub was great. Breakfast to our room in the morning was great. The most delicious breakfast and warm scone. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and service were awesome. We did not get a chance to go in the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and rustic. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was lovely, beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck

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

10/10 Excellent

INDER PAL

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nidhin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with spectacular Rockie views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jean Paul

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing here! The staff was wonderful, breakfasts were delicious and French press coffee!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Luda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Randie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found hairs in our bedding. Blue ones and black and there's not a proper bathroom. There's no heat control and the bed was really hard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, great location to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023