WorldMark Resort at Canmore

This used to be a Marriot Resort. This new WorldMark resort opened sometime in the summer of 2007. The rooms, furnishings, and amenities are wonderful, and attractive. The resort has an indoor/outdoor pool (heated in the winter). There are 2 spas. One indoor and one outdoor. Laundry facilities are located in a central location, but happened to be a long walk from our room. There was a lot of snow around, so I cannot comment on the grounds.
This wasn't built as a WorldMark resort, but remodeled. There is enclosed inside parking, which is a blessing in the winter. There is also a ski equipment storage room next to the front desk. Some of the amenities associated with WorldMark resorts are missing, but not enough to deter me from returning again.
This is located just outside of Canmore, and a short drive to Banff and Lake Louise. We flew into Calgary and drove and easy 1 hour trip to the resort.

This is a great trip to walk around the grounds and take in the beautiful Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise. The Chateau has been purchased by the Fairmonte Hotel Chain.

We didn't stay here, but did stop in for a bite to eat and have a drink before out drive back to Canmore.

We took this walk in the winter. Most resorts and many stores have pamphlets on the tours that can take you here, and I recommend using them (At least in the winter),
If you are driving there: From the Norquay Interchange drive west 5.5 km on the Trans-Canada Highway and take the Bow Valley Parkway (1A Highway). Drive along this road 18 km to Johnston Canyon parking lot.

We went in a large van from Banff and they supplied the cleets to walk the trail. The views are awe inspiring! There are safety rails, and well marked trails. To walk to both the lower and upper waterfalls will take you a couple of hours.