PANORAMIC BANFF PARK VIEW from 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE!

The view does the talking here. A 23-foot vaulted ceiling and a 12-foot wrap-around wall of windows run two full storeys up the northwest side of this top-floor penthouse, and what fills them is Banff National Park. Dawn and dusk are the hours to be home for, when the alpenglow comes off the peaks and warms the whole room. The condo was built in 2004 and fully renovated in 2020, so the finishes are current while the styling stays rustic and mountain.

Sleep in Comfort

The master sits up a flight of stairs with a Beautyrest luxury hotel collection pillowtop king bed, side tables, closet storage and an attached ensuite with a shower, sink and toilet. The lower bedroom is on the main floor with a pillowtop queen, rustic side tables and reading lamps in lodge styling, and the main bathroom next to it has a walk-in shower with a sliding glass door and a rain head. Both bathrooms were rebuilt in 2020 with Canadian fixtures, Riobel taps from Montreal and hardware by Laloo from Winnipeg. A selection of pillows, quality bedding and plenty of fresh towels come as standard.

Gather & Unwind

Across 950 square feet the living area holds a tufted leather love seat and ottoman, two plaid lodge chairs and a river stone gas fireplace, all angled toward the windows or toward the art. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, a ceramic stovetop, quartz counters added in 2020, dinnerware, cookware, glassware and small appliances including a coffee maker, toaster, kettle and hand blender. Eat at the dining table with its leather chairs and bench, or pull up a barstool at the peninsula. The balcony has two chairs, a small table and a propane barbecue for summer evenings.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

Canmore is the gateway to Banff National Park, about ten minutes up the road. Across the street the downtown trail network begins, and the walk around the Bow River and over the historic mining bridge is the local favourite. Driving opens up Kananaskis, Peter Lougheed, the Smith Dorrien and Spray Lakes, and the mountain parks of Kootenay, Jasper and Yoho. Skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, ice skating, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking and rafting are all within reach.

Thoughtful Touches

The unit is on the fourth floor with both stairs and an elevator, and one indoor heated parking space comes with the rental. Laundry is in the unit, the building has a fitness room down the hall, and check-in is contactless with details sent in advance.

Come home at dusk, watch the light climb the peaks, and take the camera up to the roof.