Mark Unrau, owner of Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures, picked up my wife and I promptly at 4 a.m. at…read moreour hotel in Banff and drove us a few miles to a lake at the base of Mount Rundle. For approximately the next three hours, Mark patiently showed me how to best use my Nikon and walked me through how to shoot a good landscape photo. Although Mark obviously is a highly skilled expert, he was never patronizing. He was always personal and professional. I recommend him highly.

When I was going to be in Banff for a conference, I arranged two consecutive private morning…read moresunrise workshops with Mark Unrau, owner of Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures. Right from the start, I was impressed with Mark's communication-- prompt, professional, and friendly. He picked me up both mornings from my lodge at 5:30am and took me to THE most gorgeous spots. We didn't stay clumped up with the rest of the photographers, as he knows the best spots away from the others so you can really focus (and get unique shots). I'm a hobbyist photographer who knows the basics, but I came away with a new appreciation for taking time to properly compose an image, working with a variety of filters to manage morning light, and understanding the ins and outs of long exposure shooting. I've been on many photo workshops in the past, and oftentimes the teacher is distracted by their own camera and capturing their own images while also trying to teach. This is NOT Mark. He does not bring out his camera (although he has ALL the equipment you could ever need) and gives you his 100% undivided attention. Mark is a truly gifted and passionate teacher who takes the time to learn about his student and their level of expertise, meets them where they are, and then extends their skills to improve their photography far beyond what I could have imagined. He's also an all around nice guy, who remains available to you after the workshop for questions, follow-up etc. I truly enjoyed my time with him and couldn't recommend him highly enough. Oh, and the shots I captured were truly breathtaking-- Thanks Mark!

Shirleen took fantastic photos to celebrate my graduation. My friends and I had a wonderful…read moreexperience with her. She was enthusiastic to join us at the Fairmont Banff Springs as the location of our photoshoot and captured so many beautiful scenes. She showed a great intuition for selecting multiple locations around the historical site. My family and I look forward to displaying these photos for many years.

Shirleen was such a pleasure to work with for my wedding in Canmore in July! My husband and I live…read morein NYC but have a couple of college friends in the area and love Banff / Canmore. Shirleen was extremely helpful with offering suggestions on vendors and picture locations! She always answered questions promptly leading up to our big day and made us feel very comfortable, which was extra helpful since we planned everything from far away. The Burnett photography staff are able to get you out of your comfort zone to assist with capturing fun pictures! We are pretty shy and not used to being in the spotlight but felt comfortable with Shirleen. My husband was not thrilled about the idea of a "first-look" session that consisted of him being blind folded but it was really fun and I love the pictures from it. I can't express how happy I am with the pictures we received. Admittedly I do not know much about photography but the lighting and scenes she captured were breath taking - all wedding guests and anyone who sees the pictures agree!! I highly recommend Burnett Photography for anyone looking to capture special moments!!

Tessa Perkins did a great job with our photos, I can't wait to use her again next year! Thanks…read moreTessa!

Absolutely Perfect…read more We chose Elope in Banff as our wedding coordinator after cancelling our initial wedding plans due to co-vid 19. I am SO glad we found their team. Sharon, Chris, and Bryan were beyond phenomenal, and our special day was, truly, perfect in every sense of the word. The entire Elope in Banff/Alpine Peak Photography crew were so immaculately attuned to taking care of every little detail, being responsive and quick on communication, and truly ensuring that their couples have the best experience possible. Our guests were blown away by our wedding, and as the couple getting married, we genuinely couldn't think of a single thing that could have made our experience better. With award winning photography from, a world class venue, and all of the help we could have hoped for along the way, we feel so incredibly lucky to have worked with Elope in Banff. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you SO much. If you are considering an elopement in or around Banff, TRUST Elope in Banff. You'll be so glad you did, and you have breathtaking photos to match your perfect memories for a lifetime!

Hands down the BEST part of my trip to banff!! I considered doing a short tour and changed my mind…read more Ended up booking the full day tour and couldn't have had a better time. The shuttle was convenient, they provided the necessary gear, and the tour guide was as friendly and knowledgeable as can be. I will never forget this experience for the rest of my life!

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.

We got married in 2007 and had a destination wedding in Canmore. Since we are from the states we…read moredecided to make things easier and go with a wedding planner. You CAN do it yourself, but we honestly did not have the time to figure it all out and didn't want our wedding to be ruined by not hiring the right vendors, location, etc. Included was booking the location outside, the back-up indoor location, getting our marriage license (which they went with us to do!), photographer fees, flowers, hair and make up, cake, and limo transportation. While they do not book the reception, they gave us a great recommendation that was fantastic. Everything turned out awesome. I did not have ANY worries on my wedding day and it was so nice to be able to just take it all in and enjoy those precious moments. THAT is definitely worth it. All of the vendors were fantastic, the location was amazing, and we have pictures that are unbelievable. Thanks Rocky Mountain Weddings! Our 5 year anniversary is coming up and we still think about our beautiful wedding all the time!

Over the summer, my travel group booked this hotel in Canmore for our trip to Banff. At the time,…read moreit was called MTN House Hotel by Basecamp. Now they are called Everwild Canmore, a Nordic-inspired spa and hotel. I didn't get to spend a lot of time at the hotel because our days were so full of activities. But the rooms were nice and I enjoyed my time at the bar and in the restaurant. Canmore is a beautiful town just outside of Banff National Park. It is a former mining town in the Bow Valley that is surrounded by mountain peaks and has year-round activities. You can see the Three Sisters peaks from outside the hotel. Every morning I got up early and did a morning run on the nearby Palliser Trail. I enjoyed my breakfast buffet each morning after my run and had an overall great stay here.

Everwild Nordic spa is worth every dollar! My partner and I had the most relaxing experience here…read more After a week of hiking and snowboarding this was the perfect place to wind down, grab a cocktail, sit by the fire and relax in the hot tub. The steam room was my favorite. The complimentary robes are a bonus and showering with the exfoliate scrub afterwards was the perfect touch. I can't wait to come back to this place!