This year we were at the Black Diamond Club area and I don't think there is a way back to what we…read moreexperienced before! The customer service was the best! The staff were the best and very helpful and friendly. And building is less noisy compared to the main building and the main floor is very cozy. The food was fantastic and we loved the quality of the food and drinks. Overall we had the best experience and I hope we can repeat it again soon! Highly recommended! :)

Beautiful Marriott with lots of trails, buildings, large spa, shops and restaurants. 18 hole golf…read morecourse, Tennis and Pickleball facilities. The trails & flowers are impeccable and beautiful.

I recently got married at Hive Gallery, and words cannot express how wonderful the experience was…read more Cheryl and the rest of the crew went above and beyond to make sure the day was absolutely perfect. Everything that I envisioned for the day was carried out perfectly, from the photo booth that was set up for us to the room where kids could hang out and watch Netflix. We opted to have the ceremony outside on their large balcony, and it was truly a beautiful setup, with flowers entwined over an archway above us and the mountains surrounding us. Cheryl was even so kind as to record the whole ceremony for us, as my husband's family was unable to attend, so we will have a very special piece of the day to share with them when we go visit. The staff took care of all the decor based on inspiration photos that I had provided and assembled floral bouquets for all the tables, which were absolutely beautiful. The food, which was provided by Cornerstone Catering, was delicious... the best creme brûlée I've ever had! And when it came time for dancing, the tables were moved away, the disco lights came on, and their very talented DJ went to work, playing songs that kept the dance floor busy all night! I received so many complements from people who attended, telling me how beautiful the venue and the ceremony/reception were. I would not change anything about the day, as it was executed perfectly. Thank you to the staff at Hive Gallery for making my wedding day so magical!

My wedding reception was recently hosted at the Hive. I am writing this review to provide feedback…read moreto others considering the same, and to experience some sort of catharsis after an overall awful experience on what should have been a happy day. I have never felt so belittled, disregarded, and demeaned in a professional relationship. Before I provide insight into my negative experiences, I should recognize areas where the Hive excelled. The Hive is a beautiful facility with an interesting layout that lends itself well to smaller groups hosting events. The art work is top notch, and the décor of the wedding itself was put together beautifully. Staff members worked hard to choose, create, and set up flower arrangements and accommodate color selections. Staff members accommodated our guests with specific food restrictions, and ordered/picked up 2 meals from a local restaurant. This was going above and beyond as I expected needing to ask a family member to do this. The Hive hired an exceptional bartender to work the main bar. I had nothing but positive interactions with her and received good feedback from our guests. I will also say that our guests largely had a good time, enjoyed the venue, and had fun with the adult paint room. The Hive agreed to set up a photo booth with short notice (although this only required setting up a small digital camera on a tripod, securing a black sheet over a wall, and placing props I had already purchased on tables/hooks). The Hive was also good at adding small touches, such as placing blankets on the backs of chairs of outdoor guests for comfort. I realize my review is lengthy. In this case, the length is directly proportional to the level of difficulty we had in planning the wedding with the Hive. Due to character restrictions on Yelp, I cannot post my entire review here. I urge you to read the full thing on Trip Advisor (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g181727-d9765610-Reviews-The_Hive_Gallery_Gatherings-Canmore_Kananaskis_Country_Alberta.html). If you do not have time, I will briefly sum up my experience. From the onset, there were communication issues. Complete information was not always provided; contradiction and inconsistency were instead the standard. I felt that the process was poorly organized and scattered. Major changes were proposed to our program, and contracts with the caterer as many as 5 days, and as little as 1 day before the wedding. Arrangements were not carried out as requested and agreed upon. I urge you to visit the Trip Advisor review for an abundance of concrete examples of my experiences.

Lovely! Incredibly Welcoming! While it rained the entire day…read moreand our golf round was wet and cold, the course was beautiful. A bit more challenging with the rain but not frustrating. We enjoyed our round immensely as it seemed like we were the only ones out on the course. At the turn, the snack shack was open even though there were only a few people on the course. I was most thankful for this as they offered some hot beverages! We got hot cocoa with Baileys which definitely helped to warm up my hands, tummy and spirits. We look forward to when we can play again under sunny skies. We also enjoyed dinner too in the clubhouse. Because they were setting up for a special event in the main dining room, Melody sat us in the Members Lounge which was very nice as it afforded views of the golf course and mountain. Melody was very welcoming and gracious. Maddy took very good care of us ... running back and forth asking our questions of the kitchen and getting us refills on our drinks. Both ladies were fantastic and made a wet, gray day brighter. We will definitely be back at some point in the future.

Came for a wedding and was blown away. The venue is beautiful and the service was outstanding…read more The staff were friendly and helpful to the guests. We're couldn't have asked for a better experience.

A truly 5 star experience…read more Location perfection achieved :Peaks hotel is literally steps away from the core of downtown shopping and dining. The ski shuttle also stops right outside. We loved the detail paid to a comfortable stay : Gear storage, laundry, ev chargers that work, a wash stall for cars, heated garage. Plus in your room a nespresso machine and fancy local tea. We never ventured across the street to check it out but there is a pool, sauna, and hot tub plus ski rental and tune shop at the sister property. The rooms are brand new and beautiful. We loved the spa like shower and even the huge bath sheets. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends!

Excellent location and clean spacious rooms. Updated bathroom with state of the art Toto fixtures…read more Parking is tight but reasonably priced. Nice touches like Jolene's Banff breakfast tea and Nespresso coffee maker in your room. Micro, fridge and sink along with plates and utensils. This served as a great home base when enjoying all the area has to offer. Would stay here again.

WORST VENUE EVER! Do NOT book your wedding here, unless you want to be severely saddened and…read moredisappointed with the outcome! Janet, single-handedly, ruined many aspects of our big day due to her severe negligence and lack of care for her job! It is extremely obvious that she has zero interest in good hospitality, and cares more about making a quick buck. She should get out of this business as soon as possible as she is not cut-out for hosting events, especially weddings! I should have listened to my gut, and all the negative reviews online, however I was so deadest on the appeal/esthetics of the venue. There are MULTIPLE bad reviews online about Janet/the ranch, but I ignored them, thinking those were just 'one offs'... Nope! That's how she operates! It has been extremely difficult dealing with her right from the very start! From attempting to arrange a venue visit, to her constantly changing her demands, there was no way to make her happy! She gave us a giant list of rules and expectations, all of which we abided by 110%, however none of the expectations applied to her/her staff. She will charge you for absolutely everything. You want water for your guests on your dinner tables? That's an extra $75. You want salt & pepper on the tables? Yup, you guessed it... Add $75! If you want to bring your own, she will try to charge you for that too! If that weren't bad enough... on the day of, she ran around on a rampage snapping at vendors and guests! She even had the audacity to jump in front of my wedding photographer right in the MIDDLE of the JOP pronouncing us Husband and Wife, and caused the photographer to completely miss our first kiss. She was rude and abrasive with all of my vendors; even so much as trying to tell my DJ to change the music because she didn't like it (however all radio edits were being used). The working conditions that my coordinator had to work in, and subsequently all my guests endured was completely unacceptable, and embarrassing! She failed to provide services that were promised to us, causing much embarrassment and financial loss on our end as a fall-out. She was informed of our issues after the wedding, and did not even offer so much as an acknowledgement or even an apology for what happened or her contributions. Do NOT support the Kananaskis Guest Ranch or their Golf Course in any capacity! It had snowed the night before my wedding. Temperatures on day of the wedding hovered around 2 degrees Celsius. Janet assured us the interior would be comfortable inside for our guests and had promised to start the log fire at 9:00 am if it was cold outside. She didn't ignite it until 2:00 pm, an hour before guests started to arrive. The fire had not burned long enough to build up enough heat to radiate out any distance from the fire-pit - it was freezing inside ALL NIGHT! Two woefully-inadequate heaters were placed along one side of the building perimeter adding nothing to raising the interior temperature and the perimeter temperature hovered around 4 - 5 degrees Celsius for the entire event. The smoke generated by the soaking wet wood that was tossed onto the fire was nauseating and thick and some guests left before dinner because the cold and smoke was making them ill. Our guests were uncomfortably cold and wore their coats throughout the duration of the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dance. The smoke was so heavy and pungent inside the tent that it was absorbed into everything...gifts, floral décor, signs, purses, projection screen, tablecloths, runners, clothes, shoes, etc. I have lost thousands of dollars thanks to her extreme neglect! Janet has been holding functions in the donut tent for years and there is no excuse for not accommodating for a drop in the temperature and for not using dry wood. It is just being cheap not starting the fire earlier as promised and not having sufficient perimeter heaters. No written or verbal apology was offered. A small refund of 16% of the contracted service was given only after I outlined the circumstances that were upsetting to all of us. Weather can be inclement and unusually cold in spring, summer & fall in Alberta. Future customers: AVOID AT ALL COSTS! You WILL be deeply saddened and disappointed if you hold an event here!

You have to come eat here! I don't know what I expected from a restaurant at a golf course, but…read morethis was one of the best meals I'd had in a while. We got the burratta appetizer, the avocado Super Bowl, and the homemade gnocchi and they were all to die for. No matter what get the burratta appetizer

Located at the golf course. There is inside or outside dining. The young servers were very good…read more The food, though basic fare was excellent. Great burgers and sandwiches, well garnished. Interior is modern casual. The outdoor patio view is spectacular to say the least. Prices were reasonable. The place is a little hard to find.

If you want a wedding in Canmore use this venue! The service is amazing the food is amazing, the…read morevenue is amazing. Can't say enough good things about the wedding planner for Cornerstone Nicole, she took total control the day of and we didn't worry about anything. Best part is the set up and take everything down. All you have to do is drop off and pick up your stuff. My daughter and her new husband and all the guests had a great time.

If your in the Canmore,AB area, and looking for a place for a wedding or convention this is a good…read morechocie! We are having our Feast of Tabernacles holy week services here and this will be the 2nd year we've had them here. This place is a total gem of Canmore! The building is beautiful and really has great sound in it! Overall love this building and cant recommend it enough! If they have the Oh Canada dinner show again here I would also recommend that! Done that here also before, and they put on a awesome show!

A complete Rave and Experience you should absolutely add to your list…read more The Crossing at Ghost River Ltd. An overnight experience just outside Cochrane that includes all your meals. High Tea with the most exquisite little sandwiches, sausage rolls and sweets. A fine dining Dinner buffet with so many savoury veggie, fish, meat and dessert options. Hot, cold, fresh, flavourful and plentiful. Fresh, delicious, hot from the kitchen Breakfast and a packed Lunch to go with wonderful sandwiches, salad, yogurt, cookies, fruit and more. The rooms and setting are stunning! Food is beyond good! Service and staff so welcoming. Sister co to Mount Engadine Lodge and if you know, you know!!!! Remarkable weekend away, just an hour from home!

From the owner: The Crossing at Ghost River is Cochrane's premier event center and vacation destination. Where…read morebreathtaking views, authentic country atmosphere, & gourmet experiences come together. With 27 cozy and beautifully appointed guestrooms, gourmet dining, and versatile event spaces for up to 60 guests, The Crossing is the perfect destination for peaceful getaways, intimate retreats, weddings, and special gatherings. Whether enjoying a quiet stay, exploring the outdoors, or celebrating life’s moments, every visit is an opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and create lasting memories.

We had a fantastic time hosting a corporate event in the space, and look forward to future reasons…read moreto come back. This is certainly an exceptionally charming space in the heart of the old industrial district of Calgary. We especially enjoy the classy brick walls, large windows, and welcoming fire places. Everything is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of parking, and a great little spot to host your event or have your wedding.

I just love this place. I used to go riding there regularly ( unguided trail rides/ membership)…read moreuntil we moved away. Awesome trails. Wonderful horses. Thank you Griffin Valley Ranch for the wonderful times I had . 5 star !

Made a visit to Griffin Valley Ranch for a one hour trail ride on a beautiful Sunday afternoon…read more We were given a short lesson on how to handle the horses and then lead to the horse chosen for our specific size/weight/experience. Griffin Valley is set on some of the most beautiful property, about 15 kms outside of Cochrane. Our ride was easy and relaxing. The staff made sure to check in with everyone from time to time and chat with us or answer any questions we had. It's perfect for the person who has no riding experience, as the horses are extremely well trained. No need to worry about them getting out of hand, which lets you enjoy the scenery around you. They do let the more experienced riders take horses out for unguided trail rides as well, and offer sleigh rides in the winter. The map used to get there was from their website. DO NOT use Google maps, you will definitely get lost. The long winding road up to the Ranch is long, and you will feel like it takes forever to get there. Its worth it though!