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Based in Canmore, our family owned and operated Inn believes details create a memorable hotel stay. With a unique blend of Victorian elegance and classic country charm, the Lady Macdonald Country Inn provides a one-of-a-kind lodging experience in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
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With only 14 guest rooms, our Inn prides itself on offering something you can’t find anywhere else: a truly personalized mountain getaway. Each guest room has its own style and personality within the Victorian theme. Combined with modern amenities including heated wooden floors and complimentary WiFi; you will find all the comforts of home while you explore the surrounding wilderness.
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a little bit about our history
Honouring the family of the first Canadian prime minister, the Lady Macdonald Country Inn earned it’s title through historic events that date back to 1886.
Sir John A. Macdonald and his wife Lady Agnes Macdonald embarked on a journey across Canada by railroad. Their travels took them westward from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, through the Rocky Mountains, and ending at the Pacific Coast in British Columbia.
“… and for a moment I feel a thrill that is very like fear; but it is gone at once, and I can think of nothing but the novelty, the excitement, and the fun of this mad ride in the glorious sunshine and intoxicating air, with magnificent mountains before and around me, their lofty peaks smiling down on us, and never a frown on their grand faces!”
Lady Macdonald was captivated by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains along the way. She stole the show in 1887 by proclaiming she would ride on the cow catcher on the front of the train in order to view all of the scenery with the best seat on the train.
“ More like a home away from home rather than a hotel, with cosy rooms carrying the old world charm.”
Explore the Canadian Rockies
With only 14 guest rooms, our Inn prides itself on offering something you can’t find anywhere else: a truly personalized mountain getaway. Each guest room has its own style and personality within the Victorian theme. Combined with modern amenities including heated wooden floors and complimentary WiFi; you will find all the comforts of home while you explore the surrounding wilderness.
Travel Times to popular points of Interest via Trans-Canada Highway 1
Banff National Park: 20 Minutes
Lake Minnewanka: 25 Minutes
Lake Louise / Moraine Lake: 1 Hour