Canmore, Canada
Basecamp Lodge Canmore
Modern alpine lodge
Modern alpine lodge
It operates as a relaxed mountain base where trail gear belongs beside the Great Room fireplace.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
rooms and suites are stylish but unfussy — a scuff from a hiking boot won’t ruin any finishes here — and some include gas fireplaces
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Canmore's downtown shops are a short walk away, and hiking trails lead straight into the surrounding mountains.
The rooms
Selected rooms keep warm with gas fireplaces, and Micro Suites include full kitchens for self-catered mountain stays.
The sauna
Dedicated changing rooms sit opposite the cedar dry sauna, with fresh towels ready after long days on the trails.
At the table
Leather barstools sit at the communal kitchenette counter, where guests pick up morning coffee and grab-and-go breakfast.
How it began
Founder Sky McLean transformed a 100-bed backpacker hostel into this timber-framed lodge in 2018.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.