The Drake Inn - Canmore

Canmore motel with creek-side rooms and nightly live music

Accommodations

The Drake Inn offers creek-side rooms with direct views of the Three Sisters and Ha Ling Peak. Each room includes a mini refrigerator, cable TV, and a work desk. Guests can choose between the Mountain View Creekside Two Queen or the Three Sister Standard Two Queen, though none of the rooms have air conditioning-a standing fan is provided instead.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site Drake Pub and Restaurant serves pasta, burgers, salads, and appetizers with a happy hour special daily. Guests get a 15% discount on food and drinks, and the pub features 14 TVs for sports games. Evening entertainment includes live music on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights until 2:00 AM, plus karaoke on select evenings.

Location

The Drake Inn is a 2-minute drive from Canmore city center, with shops and restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. Guests can walk 2 minutes to the free local bus stop that connects to Banff, and a Save-on-Foods grocery store is nearby. Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is a 10-minute drive away, and Banff National Park is 25 km from the property.

Pet-Friendly Policy

Pets are accepted upon request at The Drake Inn, with a $100 refundable deposit and no additional nightly charge. However, there is no dedicated pet exercise area on site. The property is adjacent to a creek and trail, providing a convenient walking route for dogs.

Additional Amenities

The hotel provides free on-site parking with designated accessible parking spaces. Daily housekeeping is included, and the front desk offers invoice services and fax/photocopying. Allergy-free rooms and a designated smoking area are available, and the property has fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and security key access.

• Location: 2-minute drive to Canmore city center, walkable to shops and bus to Banff
• Rooms: Creek-side rooms with views of Three Sisters and Ha Ling Peak, no A/C (fan provided)
• Dining: The Drake Pub & Restaurant with $5.00 wing nights and 15% hotel guest discount
• Entertainment: Live music and karaoke on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until 2:00 AM
• Pet Policy: Pets accepted upon request with a $100 refundable deposit, no extra nightly fee