We stayed at the Bear Country Lodge for 4 nights in September 2005. Our room was on the 2nd floor and we had a nice view of the mountains. The only fault of this hotel is, as other reviewers have commented, the train track is very close to the hotel and it is noisy! I came prepared though with ear plugs which helped me sleep at night. Beds are very comfy and the comforters are very warm. When we booked the hotel, we were told that continental breakfast was only served during the summer and would not be served in September. When we checked in, we were told that they had changed this and offered a continental breakfast every day (coffee, tea, juice, toast, fruit, cereal and waffles). This was a nice bonus as it was not expected. I would recommend this hotel as it was close to everything (Banff is just a short drive away), clean, staff are friendly and it was reasonably priced.

We stayed 2 nights there on June 26 and 27. Friendly staffs and the complimentary breakfast every morning was great. We are happy with our stay there since we booked through Expedia for US$68.30 per night including taxes and fees. From one of the previous reviews, we asked for a room at the front of the hotel on second floor. Although we still heard the sound of train but not that clear/loud and only once during the night.

Would recommend this place for the great rate and good lodging!

My husband and I stayed at the Bear Country Lodge over the Easter weekend in 2005. Our room was very comfortable and clean however the train track was located approximately 100 feet from our window. The rumble of the passing trains was very loud as it came through up to 5 times in the night, every night. We were told by the staff to shut the window and turn on the fan to stifle the noise. If you want a restful sleep - this is not the place to stay. Possibly a room on the front of the hotel would be quieter.

We stayed at the Bear Country Lodge in October. The rooms are very comfortable and the staff are friendly. There are a number of good restaurants nearby. The hotel is in walking distance of downtown shopping and hiking trails.
We visit Canmore and Banff area quite often. We preferr to stay in Canmore.