Wonderfully appointed rooms, gorgeous setting, friendly staff and a great location, what more can you ask for? The Paintbox Lodge in Canmore, Alberta is a beautiful little mountain retreat located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Unfortunately my husband and I stayed there for only one night in late November while visiting our friends in Canmore, but I could have moved in permanently.

The Paintbox Lodge has an unassuming exterior, but the interior has recently been renovated. The renovations include a large, modern kitchen just off the main lobby, which will eventually house a cooking school (also a place where you can get fresh milk or cream for your coffee in the morning)! The atmosphere is cozy and warm with the works of local artists displayed on the walls. The rooms have all been beautifully, individually decorated - our room had two bedrooms and a little “living room” area, with a coffee maker and TV. The bathroom had a large bathtub with a separate shower, updated fixtures and big fluffy towels. The beds were so big and ultra comfortable - I had my best sleep in years!

The lodge is located within walking distance to main part of town which has numerous little shops and restaurants, and lots of hiking and biking trails close by for those that want to drag themselves out of those big comfy beds!.

Many thanks to owners Thomas Grandi and Sara Renner, and our good friends Harry and Claire for providing us with the opportunity to experience this little gem - we will definitely be back!

Our first stay in Canmore, and the Paintbox Lodge is the tops. Great lodge, great room, great location. Everything we needed for a romantic weekend all within walking distance. We really enjoyed the peace and quite the lodge provided, and the staff were great. We look forward to staying again, and seeing what the renovations will bring.

GF and I just returned from a week at the Paintbox Lodge in Canmore, our second visit. Fabulous small lodge,centrally located with all the right touches. I have become fussy about great beds and linens and theirs are first class. A few renovations about to be made will add to the reasons to stay here, as if they need any. Mallory is the gracious manager, with owners and former Olympians Thomas Grandi and Sara Renner constantly in and out. As to Canmore itself, it is every bit as good a base to explore the Rockies, without being over commercialized like Banff. Golf in the area is outstanding.

Stayed here for 2 nights during our recent trip to the CA Rockies. The lodge was absolutely beautiful. We arrived late after our day long trip from Jasper but there were instructions on the door and we easily got into our room thanks to Mallory. The room was spotless and huge! You're only a half a block from Main St. We had dinner at the Grizzly Paw based on Mallory's recommendation and were not disappointed. The next morning Mallory helped guide us to Alpine Helitours for our flight over the Spray Valley (great experience). I would not hesitate to book a room here again. The place is beautiful and the staff attentive.