For $65 CDN (We were Off Season on June 5th, 2007), we found a good inexpensive motel in Dead Man's Flat, very close to Canmore.

As I'm not fond of motels, since I prefer B&B by far, i did not expect much from this one, which stood right next to the highway.

But I was gladly surprised! The owner was very nice, the motel was clean, and, surprisingly, apart from our neighbour who was watching his TV that we could hear through the very thin walls, and some trucks from the highway, there was almost no noise at all.

We also had a shared kitchen, which included a fridge, a stove, microwave, table, etc... where we could stock our food among other people food, and we could even cook meals (Which we did not).

It looked like it is a stop for people staying there for weeks, though. But for one night, it was perfect.

The morning after, I had to make my laundry while going breakfast to the Husky's restaurant, next to the motel (Breakfast is not included, but there is free coffee at the entrance of the motel). After I dried my clothes up, it was still wet a little after the cycle was finished. The very nice lady cleaner saw it was not dried up completely, and she offered to dry them up in her drying machine for free, which only took 5-6 minutes. I thought it was very nice of her.

I would say it's a typical motel next to a highway, but the staff if way nicer than the average.

Great hotel, wonderful service. The man at the front desk let us borrow a vcr and movies at no extra charge. We drove to Banff and Lake Louise during the day to sightsee. The Grizzly bear cafe next door has good food. The rate was very inexpensive. I can't recall exactly but probably around $40-$50 a night back in 2003.

As part of a skiing trip to Alberta, my son & I stayed at The Big Horn Motel for two nights in March 2007

Although it is just off the Trans-Canada Highway, and located near two gas stations, there was no appreciable noise from trucks or cars

We paid $ 69 a night for a ground floor corner room, complete with kitchenette and two large beds. This appears to be a winter season rate, which increases slightly for the summer, but not by much

This motel is very conveniently located just east of Canmore for the ski hills around Banff and Kananaskis, which are no more than 30 minutes drive away. The town of Canmore itself is very close, approximately 5 to 10 minutes driving distance

More importantly, it seems to have been freshly decorated and is exceptionally clean and well appointed

We also noticed a small poster on the wall signed by all the members of the Whistler Mountain (BC) Ski Race Team thanking the Big Horn Motel for the hospitality shown to them during their stay in 2006. This says a lot for the motel as well

The Big Horn Motel far exceeded our expectations in terms of location, value for money and the type of room we anticipated. Additionally they have a selection of movies that can be rented at very minimal cost to play on the VCR that was provided in our room

In short, a very nice place to stay, good location, and great value

We stayed at the Bighorn Motel for two nights. The checkin went very smoothly. The lady (I'm assuming the owner) was very nice and helpful. Our room was in the back of the motel, on the ground floor. We were traveling with a dog so the ground level was great for this. Inside the unit were two beds and a night table, a very clean washroom with newer tub/shower, sink and toilet, a kitchenette with small fridge, sink, hotplate, dishes and table with two chairs. The flooring was tile throughout. I felt very comfortable in this motel. We paid only $69.00 per night..very reasonable I'd say!

Some minor cons...not complaints

Tv only had three channels (I thought it was supposed to have satellite?)
The room was a little to warm. We tried to adjust the thermostat..but it didn't seem to change anything. I guess we could have asked the front desk for help on that.

Overall, a nice inexpensive place to stay with nice owner. Will definitly be staying there again!