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Ambleside Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Ambleside Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Canmore, Canada

Located in the idyllic town of Canmore, Ambleside Lodge B&B offers a rustic wilderness feel with its wooden beams, comfortable lounge and striking stone fireplace.

The open-plan ground floor is bathed in natural light, which filters through a double height glass window. Your hosts will ensure that you have a very warm welcome, and serve delicious three-course breakfasts each morning.

OUR OPINION:

Your hosts at Ambleside are fantastic and you can be sure to receive a warm welcome during your stay at this B&B. This is a great base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area and really enjoy the great outdoors.

OUR RATING: Simple

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Rooms

The lodge has just three comfortable guest bedrooms, two of which offer spacious queen beds and en suite bathrooms. The other offers twin beds with a private separate bathroom. Each room is tastefully appointed with wooden furniture and alpine inspired decor. Additional throw blankets and cushions provide a homely touch. Each of the rooms includes a cable TV with Netflix, minibar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that bed linen is not changed for stays of less than five nights unless requested. If you wish for your room to be made up, please leave your door unlocked (your hosts will lock the room when they've finished).

Location

Ambleside Lodge B&B is located in the small town of Canmore, situated on the edge of Banff National Park. Canmore is a relatively quiet town in comparison to the more touristy town of Banff and offers a welcome retreat to guests looking for a more local experience. The B&B is in a residential area of the town, across the river from the main downtown area. There is a walking trail along the river just a few minutes' walk away, and the main downtown area is about a ten-minute walk.

Food and drink

Breakfasts are a feast here, with eggs Benedict, pancakes, fruit, muffins and croissants with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon all examples of what will be on offer to set you up for the day. You'll find places to eat in the nearby towns for lunch and dinner, and your hosts will be happy to make recommendations.

Facilities and activities

There are literally hundreds of hiking trails in the area, appealing to all levels of fitness. Hiking in the national and provincial parks is almost always on well-marked and maintained trails, with trail reports updated weekly to give current trail conditions, closures and other local information. The hiking season in the Rockies is relatively short, with many trails snowbound until mid-June. 

Examples of a full day hike might be the Plain of Six Glaciers circuit at Lake Louise, a 14.5 kilometre hike or sunshine meadows — a beautiful alpine meadow at over 2,000 metres above sea level with over 12 kilometres of trails. 

Meanwhile, the back yard at the lodge is home to a large sauna and a Jacuzzi, making it the perfect place to relax after a busy day of hiking.

Tour ideas in Canmore

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Ambleside Lodge Bed & Breakfast as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

Location & places nearby

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    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Mount Assiniboine and Gloria Glacier helicopter tour
      Helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies

      Mount Assiniboine and Gloria Glacier helicopter tour

      Mount Assiniboine and Gloria Glacier helicopter tour

      Soar over the Canadian Rockies in a helicopter, passing through the Spray Valley and Goat Range Pass, before spotting the majestic Mount Assiniboine and the Gloria Glacier.

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