The Lady Macdonald Country Inn

We stayed here for 4 days and cannot begin to express how wonderful everything was! The breakfast is exceptional and far exceeded expectations. There are two girls who made our stay even more enjoyable and that was Marta and Eleanor!! They are so lovely and so dedicated to your comfort that we honestly thought they must be part of the family who owns it. They greet you with smiles and it’s a great way to start your day! We highly recommend!

I don't typical write reviews, but this is literally the best inn I have ever stayed in. The service was incredible. Beautiful view of the mountains and walking distance to downtown. 24/7 access to coffee, assortment of teas and hot chocolate. The breakfast was absolutely delicious with fresh chia seed putting, smoothie, and eggs/hashbrowns. The hot tub was very cozy and quiet at night. They have quite a few add ons if you have a longer stay, but you need to request it in advance. I went during their off season so prices were very reasonable for a tight budget but with everything they have to offer, I would come here during their busier season, too.

We spent two nights here. The Christmas atmosphere was nostalgic and welcoming. The rooms were warm and cozy. We very much appreciated the accommodating and pleasant staff. This felt like home away from home and we look forward to coming back!

We enjoyed our stay here. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and the place was super cute. It really felt like you were staying at your wealthy grandmas in the 80s/90s but in a good way! We felt cozy and comfortable here. They even had a rooftop hot-tub and a sauna and cold plunge which we didn’t know about.

Lovely little inn that was super clean and very well located (right on the main street). A great hot tub was the perfect way to end our day of walking. While breakfast was offered, we unfortunately did not have time to stick around to enjoy it in the morning. Receptionist was lovely and gave us all the information we needed, along with a tour of the property.

Anabel Greeted us as we entered at 9:00 pm. She was welcoming and a very gracious, friendly person. Our room was as cozy as the reception! Hottub on the roof was so nice to relax in. Breakfast the next morning was very tasty, served by Katerina the host and she was awesome. Overall an amazing atmosphere with 5 star service.!

This is a gem of a place. We have stayed at several places in Canmore over the years but this is by far our favorite. Super friendly staff, great breakfast, very cute rooms, amazing views from the hot tub, and the private sauna were all spectacular.

Was such a lovely place to stay. Helpful staff. Spacious room. Great hot tub. So many tea options available all day. And the breakfast that was included was delicious. Decor was very traditional BnB but felt cozy.

You guys we stayed here at this cute little bed and breakfast for my birthday and I could not have asked for the most cutest place. Banff is a very expensive city to explore. And staying there is no different. We chose to stay in Canmore which is about 20 minutes away from Banff, still very pretty and more affordable. This bed and breakfast offered the cutest home made breakfast every morning and they did have vegetarian options! The food may look plain from the pics but everything we ate was good and just felt very comforting and homey. I enjoyed my stay here, I loved that it seemed like it was family owned and I would definitely recommend others to stay here too!

The room came with internet, a clean bathroom, many towels, a TV w/cable, and desk. Cozy. Parking was right behind the B&B. The check-in process was slightly tedious due to issues with the printer or system, but it was remediated pretty fast by friendly and warm staff. There was breakfast included - freshly made paninis, chia seed pudding, coffee, juice, and fruit. The hours for breakfast are a little later than what I would have preferred, given that most people travel to Banff for attractions or hiking earlier in the morning. There's a shared fridge in the dining area. Your total cost will be room + GST + tourism levee. I believe our room rate was $185/night and we booked it months in advance. We decided to stay in Canmore for our trip to Banff during the last week of May because Canmore was suggested to us as more cost-friendly. To be honest, we did not do a full evaluation on whether that was true, but regardless, this B&B did not disappoint.

Very comfortable Inn with a full, delicious breakfast and very friendly helpful staff. We had an exceptional view from our room and the location is very centrally located.

I don't have a lot of experience with B&B's. It's not that I have anything against them (quite the opposite) it's just that I'm the kind of guy that's looking up places to stay on his smartphone, on the hwy (I'm usually not the driver, relax), at 1am, within 5 minutes of the off-ramp. You can't really do that with a B&B because you're going to probably wake someone up and raise a ruckus, not to mention you won't know the "secret key location" for late arrivals. (a hallmark B&B feature) For a recent ice climbing trip to Canmore, this wasn't so much an option. My carrier (Verizon) rakes you over the coals (this is the most G-rated euphemism I could think of for what they do to you) for using any data in Canada. So my climbing partner ended up doing some research and we found this place. It was AWESOME. After a day of climbing it felt like we were coming "home". And every morning we had amazing and unique breakfasts. Breakfast is to me as praying to Mecca is to Muslims. It's important, I feel lost without it, and it's ritual. I cannot stand the influx of "continental" "breakfasts" at hotels that pretty much consist of gas station food and recently de-thawed orange juice concentrate...and maybe some sulfury hard-boiled eggs. Ugh, blasphemy! The owner...let's just call him an Inn Keeper because that sounds more like what he is...is incredibly, incredibly gentle and kind. Probably one of the nicest souls I have met, maybe ever. He is polite, even for a Canadian, and is always wearing a smile.

Okay so this review is late but better late than never. This bed and breakfast was so adorable. I loved the decor and even though it was older the room was a great soze and the bathroom more than roomy enough for me to spread out everything i needed to get ready for a wedding :) The staff were wonderfully accommodating when we had to change or reservation a week before we arrived and were super nice and friendly while we were there. Too bad we only stayed one night but we will certainly check out their charm again when we need to return to Canmore.

My fiance and I stayed here on New Year's Day and it was exactly what we were looking for. The room had a beautiful fire place and hard wood floors. The room had lots of character as it has older furniture and a great bed. The bathroom has a two person jet tub which we made use of as well! The breakfast they served us was phenomenal. Waffles, sausages, cinnamon bun cake, and a delicious fruit smoothie. The decor for the breakfast room and the lobby was beautiful too. I understand that the place is under new ownership and we found the staff to be very friendly. I would defiantly return to this place for another special romantic evening.

My wife and I adore this B&B! We've been staying here since 2002. The service is exceptional. The breakfast is tasty, original and generous. The rooms each have a signature charm. Occasionally you hear the train go by. Walking distance to downtown Canmore and a 15 minute drive to Banff. And the new proprietors, Perry and Valerie, are wonderful! Lady Mac is in good hands.

Our family commandeered the whole 10 rooms at the Lady Macdonald for an intimate celebration of our parents' 60th anniversary. From the first step in the door we felt that this is what a real B&B feels like. Hate to be cliche, but it did feel like we're in a Bob Newhart episode. Each room was as charming as the next. With either a gas fireplace or stove in each room, private full bathroom and comfy beds, linens and pillows, cozyness was guaranteed. The front lounge area is a great place to sit by the big beautiful log fireplace and read a book, or have wonderful conversations with lights from the wraparound veranda twinkling in. The dining room was intimate and the breakfasts were to die for. Val and Perry have certainly got the whole experience perfected! Although we were a group of 22, I can definitely tell that even a single guest visiting on their own would feel comfortable.

Pros: There's a lot. First of all, breakfast is DELICIOUS! Wow. All homemade, and they have gluten-free! And not the dry, no-taste kind of gluten free. I mean homemade amazing gf, yum! Not to mention it's not some continental breakfast muffin and cereal, you get a hearty meal to start the day. Rooms are fairly small, but adorable. Great mountain views! Super friendly staff, and bonus afternoon treats! Good price, especially considering that breakfast is included. It's also kept very clean. Good location, walking distance to downtown. Free wifi. Cons: Nothing major. Decor may not be for everyone (see the pics on website - I think its pretty cute though!) and it is near the train tracks for light sleepers, but they do provide ear plugs. Overall: Definitely recommend, such a cute little place to stay in Canmore! And you can't beat the food :)