Jackie and I choose to stay at B&Bs on our trips because you generally meet such wonderful people - Wyndswept was no exception Bob and Glenda were lovely.

Bob's breakfasts were delicious and his recommendations for things to see and do were really helpful.

We booked the Chickadee room which was a great self contained haven after a day of hiking and sightseeing. It has it's own TV room, separate bathroom and also view to the garden and mountains.

Although it's a longish drive to Jasper we enjoyed seeing the three bull Elk that were fattening themselves up on the roadside grass everyday.

Our trip took us on a loop from Calgary through Jasper and Kamloops to Vancouver. Wyndswept was the perfect base for our time in and around Jasper.

I had always wanted to visit the Lake Louise area of the Canadian Rockies, so when my friend, Alice, with whom I take trips every couple of years, suggested this itinerary, I jumped at the chance. Alice did all the research and booking of the hotels, and was especially excited about a Bed & Breakfast she found, about 30 minutes outside Jasper, called Wyndswept.

Wyndswept is at the end of a residential cul-de-sac, and unless you had the address, you would have no idea it was a bed and breakfast. However, the minute you drive up, you are greeted by the friendly owners who help with your bags and make you feel immediately at home, You are asked to remove your shoes in the front hallway, which is only inconvenient if you have on lace-up shoes. Alice had booked the Honeymoon "Suite" because of its extraordinary view, not because we were on our honeymoon! (All the beds at Wyndswept are king-sized,)

If breakfast is your meal and you don't care about your weight, then you've come to the right place. As Glenda had badly hurt her knee, she was not able to helm the kitchen for a few days, so husband Bob gallantly took over the duties of chief cook and bottle washer. His breakfasts were truly works of art beginning with compotes of fresh berries and fruit in yogurt, huckleberry French toast, quiche, and back bacon (what we south of the border refer to as Canadian bacon--who knew??). Each breakfast was a gourmet delight, made even more enjoyable by Bob's engaging stories of close encounters with bears and life in wild Alberta. Yes, they do provide guests with bear bells and backpacks.

After a long day of sightseeing and hiking, it was a joy to come back to Wyndswept and luxuriate in the Jacuzzi tub, write old-fashioned post cards while watching the sunset, and pick a movie from their extensive DVD library. All rooms have large, flat-screened TVs.

So, if you're looking for accommodations that are not your run of the mill chains ,do yourself a favor and stay at Wyndswept. It really will sweep you away!

Away for 9 weeks, 5 star stays, the Gold Leaf Rocky Mountaineer,a return to Alaska on the Daimond Princess and overland to Danalli/Mt Mckinley before a 30 day cruise back to Australia on the Radiance of the Seas, we chose Wyndswept as a B & B stay with a difference. We were not dissapointed.
It gave us the travel variation we sought. Don't expect 5 star -its not; but our three night stay was only shared for one night with one other young couple and at all times we felt we had the run of the house if we wanted. Glenda had an injury and Bob took over. The breakfasts were all that any one could want with great variety and flair. Bob's good humour and assistance/guidance worked well and complimented the Gypsy Guide GPS tour commentary we hired from Avis.
Even though we were a way out of town regarding Jasper, the drives in and about each day were varied and spectacular with a break from the ever present tourist hot spots.If you are a seasoned B & B guest or just wanting the type of difference to do something that is a break form the norm we think you can be well satisfied with Bob and Glenda's unobtrusive offering
Bert and Jennifer, Port Stephens, Australia

We stayed for four nights in September which in retrospect was a mistake. The property is in a lovely setting with wonderful mountain views but a little too far from Jasper for us. The rooms were clean and Glenda gave good recommendations as to the best sights to visit. She very kindly offered to do some laundry for us which was very much appreciated.
Regretfully the stay didn't work for us. We found breakfast too intrusive with trying to eat whilst being told stories some of which we found unbelievable. We left early on the fourth day and gave breakfast a miss.
We found the local restaurants ordinary to say the least especially after Banff.