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A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn is a hotel wedding venue located in Canmore, Alberta. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this venue offers a secluded retreat for couples who are celebrating their love and commitment. From rustic ceremony settings to cozy accommodations, this venue serves as a picturesque destination for memorable weddings.

Facilities and Capacity

Located at the base of Lady MacDonald Mountain, this venue boasts indoor and outdoor event spaces to suit celebrations throughout the seasons. Many locations on the property feature views of the famous Three Sisters peaks which provide a romantic backdrop for weddings. Couples can choose to exchange vows in the gazebo with the rugged landscape as their altar. The festivities can continue in the indoor reception hall which can accommodate celebrations of 46 guests for seated dining or 70 for a cocktail reception. The rustic mountain lodge offers an intimate setting for dining, dancing, and mingling throughout the night. Couples who marry at A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn will have the opportunity to spend the night in the hotel’s comfortable and romantic overnight accommodations. Many packages include up to five nights in the newlyweds’ choice of one of the most luxurious rooms. Each room offers unique features like views of the Three Sisters, jacuzzis, or fireplaces. Wedding packages also include enhancements including champagne service, breakfast, nightly turndown, and premium bath products.

Services Offered

A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn offers all-inclusive packages for couples who hold their wedding here. Their events team has created packages for both traditional wedding festivities as well as elopements. Services range from catering to floral decor and photography. Both basic and comprehensive packages include tastings so the happy couple can customize their dining service. Also included for every wedding here are the services of a marriage commissioner to finalize the details of the ceremony. Soon-to-be newlyweds can personalize their service with added enhancements including skiing and snowboarding trips or helicopter tours and sleigh rides.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Rustic
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Aisle markers
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn

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Jessica
Jessica R. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams and more!

Exceptional venue with quality service! Lonny, Brooke and staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect for you. Food is fantastic!! Didn't have to lift a finger on our wedding day, such a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere. We couldn't be happier with how our wedding day went.
Sheena
Sheena B. Sent on 29/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue in Canmore

My husband and I had our dream wedding here, which would not have been possible without the amazing Brooke and Lonny!! They are truly the best to work with. We planned with them for a year over email, sent 13 revisions of our wedding document, and countless other 'Just one more question!' emails. They were so patient with us and gave us wonderful advice/ tips! They are excellent communicators.

On the day of the wedding, they were nothing short of perfection. Brooke took care of all of the set up and small details, and adapted to some changes on the fly - really took the stress out of the day! I was impressed by her attention to detail. The day went so smoothly! And Lonny - the food was FANTASTIC! Everyone was raving about the food!! Thank you for taking care of us and ensuring we were all so well-fed during our stay!

If you are wanting an intimate, beautiful, and stress-free wedding in the Rocky mountains, THIS IS THE PLACE. BOOK BEAR & BISON.

Highly recommend!!!
Lindsay
Lindsay W. Sent on 14/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

This was the perfect place for our venue and reception. I can't say enough good things about them. The staff is amazing at what they do, it made everything so stress free for us the whole weekend, and the food was to die for!

If your looking for a perfect spot to have your rustic mountain wedding, highly recommend!
Ben
Ben S. Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Family Wedding Venue

We are so happy that we booked our wedding with the Bear & Bison Inn! The venue is beautiful and has so much character, with great views and very comfortable rooms. The food was excellent, especially our wedding meal – everyone loved it! The team was very accommodating of dietary restrictions and really made an effort to make us all feel at home. Brooke was incredibly helpful and organized, and the entire planning process felt seamless and stressfree.

Thanks so much to Lonny, Brooke, and their team for everything!
Tamara
Tamara S. Sent on 13/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Dream Wedding

There are truly no words that best describe the most amazing experience we had at a Bear and Bison Country Inn. I arrived on my birthday and walked in feeling so incredibly welcomed. Our guests felt so comfortable and "at home". Lonny and Brooke made sure all the wedding details were covered and I was able to relax and enjoy my time before our big day. Our room was so comfortable and romantic, the views were incredible, and don't even get me started on
Lonny's food-WOW! Everyone raved the food, the venue, the views, the hospitality, and the whole experience. We cannot wait to come back for our anniversary and plan to every year. It hold such a special place in our hearts now, and we have them to thank. I got my winter wedding dream come true, and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND a Bear and Bison Country Inn to EVERYONE! Its a bride's dream to be able to walk away with no regrets and only the most memorable life long memories.
Danielle
Danielle D. Sent on 06/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible

We’ll never be able to express enough just how fantastic our time here was and how incredible the team was for making our wedding a dream come true! We planned our 58 person wedding from out-of-province (sight unseen), and Brooke and Lonny made the planning process so easy. Our entire stay with our families and the wedding day went so smoothly, I couldn’t have asked for anything better. We chose the Silver Service Tapas #1 menu for the wedding reception and all of the guests raved about the food and the service! Our guests allergies/dietary requirements were taken into consideration with planning, and Lonny was kind enough to even allow us to alter the menu to our preferences slightly! We had our ceremony outside at the gazebo, which felt so intimate and private, and the rest of the evenings events were mostly indoors. We were lucky enough to have great weather and could utilize both the indoor and outdoor spaces for the dinner, and even had a late night fire. Every meal was so good over our two nights at the inn. The rooms were all unique in their own way (which I loved) and they were very cozy and clean! And the hot tub was great too! A Bear & Bison Inn was fantastic on all fronts and I cannot recommend their services enough. We are so appreciative of their staff for making our visit seamless from start to finish. Endless thanks to Brooke, Lonny and everybody else! We will be back!!
Ivory
Ivory P. Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Magical

Having our wedding here was by far and away the best decision we made while planning our wedding. The responsiveness and warmth from the staff alone made us know right away that this was the place for us. Not only did they help with planning and organization so much, everyone was a delight to work with during the entire process. We quite literally felt like royalty on our wedding weekend and all the details were taken care of throughout. My husband and I felt so at ease and we truly got to enjoy every bit of it because of it. The venue is at an incredible location in such a beautiful part of the world. The entire backdrop of the day was gorgeous. The wedding planner and team made our day a dream by setting EVERYTHING up and taking it all down so the wedding party and guests could relax and just stay in the moment. The food was absolutely outstanding. And that is an understatement. My husband and I said we wouldn't mind crashing a wedding being had there just to have that incredible dinner again. We cannot wait to come back periodically and enjoy to amazing breakfasts, comfy beds, and heavenly coffee. We are so lucky to have had our dream of a wedding day at this gem of a venue. We opted to rent the entire inn, and it was such a delight. We only wish we could have stayed longer!
Cassie
Cassie M. Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding

We had our wedding here June 24,2023.
We had 37 guests and rented out the inn
The service was honestly first class. I spend hours worrying about our wedding and trying to make it perfect. Lonely & brook handled everything seamlessly. With a few minor blips in the day they seemed to have it all covered before anyone even knew. Brook was so attentive and constantly checking in on me and ensuring I had everything I needed. With a quick blink she would come with Bobbie pins or pin needles, and scissors.
The service staff were attentive at every meal and had everything running smooth
We had the casual bbq the first night and a sit down dinner for the wedding. The food was outstanding. Better then we could have imagined.
We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect wedding and can’t thank the entire staff enough for helping us with our amazing day.
Gina Ressler
Gina R. Sent on 23/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

June Wedding at Bear & Bison

We cannot say enough good things about A Bear and Bison Inn! It absolutely exceeded all our expectations. We planned our 45-person wedding from out-of-province (sight unseen!), and Brooke and Lonny made it very smooth for us. The entire weekend went on without a hitch, and we were able to just enjoy the experience without any stress.

The food was incredible. We hosted a welcome dinner (casual BBQ menu) on Friday evening, and chose the Silver Service Tapas (international menu) for our Saturday wedding reception. Each dish was delicious, and Lonny took into account all our guests' dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian, Halal, etc). It made each guest feel very welcome and taken care of! We were worried about not doing a seated dinner, but they made sure that there was enough seating for everyone to relax and enjoy their meal. Luckily, we were blessed with gorgeous weather, so we could take advantage of both the outdoor and indoor space. We had the ceremony, cocktail hour, and tapas dinner outside, then moved inside for dessert and dancing. If you're hesitant about doing the tapas-style dinner, let me reassure you that it will be amazing! The breakfasts for guests were absolutely delicious! Like, I'm still thinking about the breakfasts. So good.

We had our ceremony at the gazebo, which was decorated with simple seasonal flowers. You don't need much, as the outdoor space is gorgeous in and of itself. With the trees and bushes surrounding the outdoor area, you feel very sheltered from the road and neighbouring properties.

The rooms were very cozy and clean! We had our baby with us, so we needed a room that could be made dark and quiet during our reception. The top floor rooms have large skylight-style windows that don't have blinds, and room #7 on the lower floor is right under the reception room, so we avoided those rooms. If you or any of your guests have babies or young children that need to go to bed early, I would recommend a room on the main (middle) floor, as this floor has a fire door to muffle reception sound, but it doesn't have the large skylight windows that the upper floor has. We brought a white noise machine and blackout curtains that suction cupped to the windows, and our baby slept great!

All in all, A Bear & Bison Inn did an incredible job, and we were so so impressed with the weekend. I would absolutely recommend this place for a wedding or vacation. We will be back! Thank you again Lonny and Brooke!!
Chaylene
Chaylene L. Sent on 24/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Come True!

The easiest wedding in the world to plan! Lonny, Brooke and the incrediable staff at the Inn made our wedding an absolute dream come true. They were always available to take my call, repsonded to my emails in a very timely matter, and made the entire planning process a breeze. From the very first phone call, to the inital booking, to our post wedding stay, everything was absolute perfection; including the inspired chef made breakfast's served to your room each morning. I cannot reccomend them enough!
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A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn Real Weddings

Lindsay & Ryan
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Corinne & Allan
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Katelyn & Chris
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Katelyn & Chris
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Trish & Marc
18 Photos · 26/Jan/2022
Robyn & Kyle
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Silver Service Menu 1 - Tapas Cocktail Party
Silver Service Menu 2 - International Food Tapas Party
Silver Service Menu 3 - Tapas Style BBQ Dinner
Silver Service Menu - Chef Notes
Seated Dinner Menu
Seated Dinner Menu - Chef Notes
Casual - Gourmet Pizza Party
Casual - Barbecue Dinner
Casual - Gourmet Hot Sandwiches
Casual - Mexican Fun Night
Casual - Indian Curry Dinner Party
Casual - Mediterranean Night
Casual - Chef Notes
Snack Menus
Wine and Beverage Menu

Meet the team

Lonny  Middleton
Lonny Middleton
Owner and Chef

Lonny built A Bear and Bison Inn in 2002 with his father. He has remained passionate and hands on through out the 18 years of buisness. Lonny writes the menus and continues to uphold the high stardard of cooking he has done throughout his career.

Learn more about Lonny's culinary story on our website.

https://abearandbisoninn.com/meet-the-owner-chef-lonny-middleton/

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Map

705 Benchlands Trail T1W3G9 Canmore (Alberta)
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