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Bow Valley, Alberta Canada – AccommodationTravel guide to the Bow Valley, Alberta, Canada – Accommodation.
Bow Valley, Alberta – May 2000Sorry for my lack of news during April… the Rockies were doing the snow thing one day, and the sun thing the next! So depressing to be back to winter when you’ve had your shorts on for a day or two! And, actually the family and I escaped to Oregon for the first two [...]
Bow Valley Spring Survival GuideDealing with Ticks, Elk AND “Living in Bear Country”
I mentioned in March that I would start a survival section, and the front page headlines in the paper on April 19 kind of launched me into it: Wardens chase bear from Banff backyards.
The bears are awake and hungry… and it’s therefore, the wake-up call for [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation – Bow Valley, Alberta, CanadaBow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
The Bow Valley is the tourist mecca once known only as Banff. Welcoming nearly five million visitors per year, our world-class scenery is matched by first-class amenities and warm, friendly hospitality.
Since it’s inception in 1885, Banff National Park was created for service to tourists brought by the CP Rail. In [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Campground Accommodation – Bow Valley, Alberta, CanadaBow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
Campgrounds ($)
One of the best ways to see the Rockies is to get a vehicle, a tent, and go camping! Better yet, rent a truck/camper or a small motorhome and travel in style. Many campgrounds in the area are primitive, but the big ones have full hook-ups, hot showers, evening entertainment [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Backcountry Lodges Accommodation – Bow Valley, Alberta, CanadaBow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
Backcountry Lodges ($-$$$)
Mount Engadine Lodge
Spray Lakes Road (Kananaskis), 40 minutes from Canmore.
Tel: 403-678-4080, Fax: 403-678-2109
Accessible by car, amazing wilderness surroundings, excellent hiking and cross-country skiing, licensed dining room.
Banff Sundance Lodge
Box 2280, Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0.
Tel: 403-762-4551
16 km from Banff townsite, accessible by cross-country skiing and hiking. Indoor washrooms with showers, [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
Bed and Breakfasts ($$ – $$$$)
The Creek House
701 Mallard Alley, Canmore
Tel: 403-678-2463; Fax: 403-678-8721;
Toll Free: 1-888-678-6100
Email: info@creekhouse.com.
Eleanor’s House
Banff’s Finest Guest Home: 125 Kootenay Ave, Banff
Tel: 403-760-2457
Email: info@bbeleanor.com
Paint Box
Lodge
629-10 Street, Canmore
Tel: 403-678-3956
Email: paintb@telusplanet.net
Cozy alpine lodge in the heart of town, featuring queen log
beds and hearty breakfasts.
Two-Twenty Beaver St [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Unique Mountain Accommodations – Bow Valley, Alberta, CanadaBow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
Unique Mountain Accommodations ($$ to $$$$)
Many of these properties offer self-contained cabins or condo-style units. Great for ultimate get-away or for small groups and families. Some have swimming pools, convention facilities, and others are off the beaten track with stunning Canadian Rockies scenery and wilderness out every
window. Enjoy!
Douglas Fir Resort
Tunnel Mountain [...]
Bow Valley, Alberta – Accommodation
Stately, Historic Hotels ($$$$$)
Canadian Pacific Hotels
Banff Springs, Chateau Lake Louise, Lodge at Kananaskis
Toll Free: 1-800-441-1414
Even if you can’t afford to stay in these hotels, you must go and wander a little! Historic architecture, outrageous gift shops and the "Hungarian Baths at the Spa" are to die for (regular folks allowed too!).
Post [...]
Bow Valley Spring Survival Tips – Bow Valley, Alberta, CanadaBow Valley Spring Survival Tips
Dealing with Ticks, Elk AND “Living in Bear Country”
I mentioned in March that I would start a survival section, and the front page headlines in the paper on April 19 kind of launched me into it: Wardens chase bear from Banff backyards.
The bears are awake and hungry… and it’s therefore, [...]
