The Drake Inn, Canmore

The Drake Inn - A downtown Canmore hotel with live entertainment, pub dining, and mountain views

Located in downtown Canmore, The Drake Inn features 26 guestrooms spread across three floors. Each room comes equipped with free WiFi, cable TV, blackout drapes, a coffee maker, and mountain views through opening windows. The Drake Pub and Restaurant serves pasta, burgers, salads, and appetizers for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. A bar/lounge hosts nightly events including karaoke and live music on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until 2:00 AM, with sports broadcasting on 14 TVs. The property includes 25 meeting rooms, banquet facilities, and a terrace. The smoke-free establishment sits 0.5 miles from Save-On-Foods and 0.5 miles from Policeman's Creek Boardwalk. Outdoor enthusiasts can access hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and the Canmore Golf and Curling Club nearby, while the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is 1 mile away.

Pros

Multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including Tim Hortons, Elita Restaurant, and Tapas Restaurant

Walking distance to cultural attractions like The Avens Gallery and Carter-Ryan Gallery

Active nightlife with regular entertainment events and sports viewing

Central location near shopping and outdoor recreation areas

Cons

No air conditioning in rooms

Noise from entertainment venues audible until 2 AM