Our family had a lovely horse drawn sleigh ride experience in Alberta here near Kananaskis outside…read morethe Banff area. The ride is about 30 minutes but went by quickly - we were given two blankets each one to sit on to stay warm and a second to cover us up. You can for easily 4 adults across in a row (maybe 6 rows?) - very charming and peaceful ride into the snowy woods! When we returned we had hot coffee and hot chocolates waiting for us! Definitely a must for any families or couples!

We had a GREAT Experience & our 10 year old Daughter LOVED it! The staff/guides are professional…read more& courteous & very knowledgeable! My Daughter was all smiles when we returned & Ruby (our guide) was GREAT! Thank You!

I recently got married at Hive Gallery, and words cannot express how wonderful the experience was…read more Cheryl and the rest of the crew went above and beyond to make sure the day was absolutely perfect. Everything that I envisioned for the day was carried out perfectly, from the photo booth that was set up for us to the room where kids could hang out and watch Netflix. We opted to have the ceremony outside on their large balcony, and it was truly a beautiful setup, with flowers entwined over an archway above us and the mountains surrounding us. Cheryl was even so kind as to record the whole ceremony for us, as my husband's family was unable to attend, so we will have a very special piece of the day to share with them when we go visit. The staff took care of all the decor based on inspiration photos that I had provided and assembled floral bouquets for all the tables, which were absolutely beautiful. The food, which was provided by Cornerstone Catering, was delicious... the best creme brûlée I've ever had! And when it came time for dancing, the tables were moved away, the disco lights came on, and their very talented DJ went to work, playing songs that kept the dance floor busy all night! I received so many complements from people who attended, telling me how beautiful the venue and the ceremony/reception were. I would not change anything about the day, as it was executed perfectly. Thank you to the staff at Hive Gallery for making my wedding day so magical!

My wedding reception was recently hosted at the Hive. I am writing this review to provide feedback…read moreto others considering the same, and to experience some sort of catharsis after an overall awful experience on what should have been a happy day. I have never felt so belittled, disregarded, and demeaned in a professional relationship. Before I provide insight into my negative experiences, I should recognize areas where the Hive excelled. The Hive is a beautiful facility with an interesting layout that lends itself well to smaller groups hosting events. The art work is top notch, and the décor of the wedding itself was put together beautifully. Staff members worked hard to choose, create, and set up flower arrangements and accommodate color selections. Staff members accommodated our guests with specific food restrictions, and ordered/picked up 2 meals from a local restaurant. This was going above and beyond as I expected needing to ask a family member to do this. The Hive hired an exceptional bartender to work the main bar. I had nothing but positive interactions with her and received good feedback from our guests. I will also say that our guests largely had a good time, enjoyed the venue, and had fun with the adult paint room. The Hive agreed to set up a photo booth with short notice (although this only required setting up a small digital camera on a tripod, securing a black sheet over a wall, and placing props I had already purchased on tables/hooks). The Hive was also good at adding small touches, such as placing blankets on the backs of chairs of outdoor guests for comfort. I realize my review is lengthy. In this case, the length is directly proportional to the level of difficulty we had in planning the wedding with the Hive. Due to character restrictions on Yelp, I cannot post my entire review here. I urge you to read the full thing on Trip Advisor (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g181727-d9765610-Reviews-The_Hive_Gallery_Gatherings-Canmore_Kananaskis_Country_Alberta.html). If you do not have time, I will briefly sum up my experience. From the onset, there were communication issues. Complete information was not always provided; contradiction and inconsistency were instead the standard. I felt that the process was poorly organized and scattered. Major changes were proposed to our program, and contracts with the caterer as many as 5 days, and as little as 1 day before the wedding. Arrangements were not carried out as requested and agreed upon. I urge you to visit the Trip Advisor review for an abundance of concrete examples of my experiences.

I am not sure why this place gets 3.5 stars. It is definitely 4+ all the way!!…read more We called to get reservations for a party of 8 and they were able to get us in. Upon arrival the parking is good. Restaurant is very upscale looking. Has a neat history of the Iron Goat (I will let you read that for yourself). The server came and told us he would be right with us (which means slot to me...vs being ignored). He (can't remember his name..so sorry) was very friendly, very attentive, and helped us with our questions about the menu and also questions we had about visiting Banff in the morning. His recommendations were spot on. We had the cornbread as an appetizer and chicken gyro, game burger, dragon bowl, fish and chips, and French dip. The cornbread was a delicious start. The molasses butter was very mild and added the right touch to the bread. The chicken gyro was made in house and all the flavors married very well together. The French dip was so good, the best I have ever had. Steak was very tender and flavorful and crispy onions were made in house adding a nice touch. Must give Iron Goat a try!

We called at 4:10 PM to make a 6:45 PM reservation for 10 and were seated around 6:50 PM…read more Unfortunately, we weren't acknowledged by a server after we sat. By 7:15 PM, we had to flag someone down to find out who would be serving us. The server that ended up helping us apologized and explained there was confusion among the staff. The manager personally came over, apologized, acknowledged our frustration, and said they would expedite our food. The food itself was good with no complaints. The beef dishes were cooked to our requested temperatures, and the ribs, cheesy noodles, ravioli, tuna steak, and sweet potato salad were all enjoyable. The initial service was frustrating, but we appreciated the manager taking ownership and making a meaningful gesture to make things right. Overall, the food was good and the recovery was acknowledged and appreciated.

Lovely! Incredibly Welcoming! While it rained the entire day…read moreand our golf round was wet and cold, the course was beautiful. A bit more challenging with the rain but not frustrating. We enjoyed our round immensely as it seemed like we were the only ones out on the course. At the turn, the snack shack was open even though there were only a few people on the course. I was most thankful for this as they offered some hot beverages! We got hot cocoa with Baileys which definitely helped to warm up my hands, tummy and spirits. We look forward to when we can play again under sunny skies. We also enjoyed dinner too in the clubhouse. Because they were setting up for a special event in the main dining room, Melody sat us in the Members Lounge which was very nice as it afforded views of the golf course and mountain. Melody was very welcoming and gracious. Maddy took very good care of us ... running back and forth asking our questions of the kitchen and getting us refills on our drinks. Both ladies were fantastic and made a wet, gray day brighter. We will definitely be back at some point in the future.

Came for a wedding and was blown away. The venue is beautiful and the service was outstanding…read more The staff were friendly and helpful to the guests. We're couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Hidden gem! The food was great and unexpected when we went to what we thought was a golf simulator…read moreplace. Highly recommend the tuna tartare app, Korean chicken sandwich and el pastor bowl. Great staff as well

I want to love this place, and I certainly could, but the fact of the matter is that too many…read morethings are broken. I expect a couple of things to go wrong on a given trip but this place... Pros: +Location has great access to Banff National Park +Lots of great nearby espresso, esp. Eclipse +Great waterslide for the kids +Unique architectural layout +Underground parking +Private outdoor penthouse hot tub is sweet! +Washer/dryer is handy +Unit was clean Cons - mainly it's just all stuff in disrepair: -AirCon has 2 modes: super loud (65 db per my Apple watch) or off. Perhaps replacing the filter would make it better? Is there a way to allow the guest to adjust the fan speed? Also it doesn't work great, takes 2 hrs to get from 78F to 72F. -Screen door has large hole in it. And other door has no screen at all. -Kitchen faucet is partially broken -Downstairs enclosed shower has many fancy functions but none of them work - which makes it just a basic shower (better than none for sure) -The hot tub area has hundreds of weeds in the rockery. -The only nearby elevator has been out of service for a day+ -The only condiments provided in the kitchen are salt and pepper, normally vacation condos have a lot more -When we arrived the cushions for the outdoor furniture were in the master closet If all of these were fixed I'd go 4 or maybe 5 stars. Stair concerns: If on the 4th floor there are lots of stairs inside the unit, toddlers and elders beware Stairs are all wood - while they look nice if someone falls it's gonna hurt a lot So in short lots of unrealized potential here.

Stayed 3 nights with no air conditioning. No one there was competent enough to fix it or even care…read more Would never stay here again.

We stayed at an Airbnb at Solara Resort and Spa and it was a good experience. The resort itself is…read morea bit worn down, and in need of some upgrades. While parking is convenient and easy to access, the elevators from the parking area are quite slow and small. I was curious about trying out the onsite spa, but the treatment prices and lack of availability discouraged me from doing so. The unit itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. We were pleased with our stay. We visited the pool & hot tub once during our stay, and the pool was smaller than expected. The locker room area was slightly cramped and lacked multiple showers. Not a bad location to stay if you're visiting Banff, but this may vary a bit depending on the individual unit/Airbnb.

Rooms are nice and have everything you want. The toiletries are cheap and watery. Toilet paper is…read morealso cheap. Shower is nice with multiple jets. The staff (other than Martin the caterer who was amazing) was just terrible. They don't care, and offer very little help and seemingly hate to be there. There is no food at all on property (the Asian place nearby is pretty good). Solara is not really near anything you can walk to so if you do not have a car -forget anything to do. Each time I spoke to the staff the answer was some form of "we are a resort and don't do that." The meeting rooms are sad and tired. Lights are burned out all around the place. Sidewalks are not cleared of snow and ice so there is always a danger when walking.

A truly 5 star experience…read more Location perfection achieved :Peaks hotel is literally steps away from the core of downtown shopping and dining. The ski shuttle also stops right outside. We loved the detail paid to a comfortable stay : Gear storage, laundry, ev chargers that work, a wash stall for cars, heated garage. Plus in your room a nespresso machine and fancy local tea. We never ventured across the street to check it out but there is a pool, sauna, and hot tub plus ski rental and tune shop at the sister property. The rooms are brand new and beautiful. We loved the spa like shower and even the huge bath sheets. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends!

I stayed here in downtown Banff, and it was very comfortable. The room was a good size, and the…read morebathroom was pretty nice. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the shower, but luckily my husband knew what to do. It would have also been nice if the shower had a shelf for the toiletries. For the elderly, pregnant, or people with physical disabilities, it would have been hard to reach to the floor for their toiletries. There is only an uneven soap dish in the shower. But the bed was pretty comfortable, and the location was amazing! You could walk anywhere in downtown!