Bear Necessities, Canmore

Bear Necessities Bed and Breakfast in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, is a cozy, tastefully-decorated bed and breakfast only minutes from Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies. Nestled on the sides of Grotto Mountain and Mount Lady Macdonald and backs onto Cougar Creek. A vast trail system lies just beyond your doorstep. Enjoy a leisurely walk, a challenging hike, or bring your mountain bike.

Situated one hour west of Calgary and only minutes from Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country, we are centrally located in one of nature's most spectacular outdoor playgrounds. Whichever outdoor activity you enjoy, from sightseeing and photography to extreme sports, we guarantee you'll find it here. There are five spectacular golf courses near by as well as five superb mountains for downhill skiing. Canmore boasts it's own Nordic Center - a world class cross-country ski and mountain bike facility. If you would like to try something new we can help you arrange guided tours for activities such as river rafting, heli-hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, heli-skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snowmobile trips, dog sledding and much more.

Let your hosts Garth and Suzanne welcome you to their home with great food and generous hospitality. Your cozy suite with private entrance features a custom log bed, ensuite bathroom, fireplace, and sitting area. Hearty homemade breakfasts served fresh in the dining room are popular with our guests but a continental breakfast can be supplied in your suite for those with lighter appetites or early departures. Special dietary needs are gladly accommodated.

Our family keeps busy exploring the magnificent mountains we call home. We enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing and skating and hope to add new activities to our list each year! When we are not busy meeting and greeting our guests, Garth serves as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Suzanne works as a Registered Nurse.