Review: Everwild Canmore Nordic Spa & Hotel

Seeking comfortable accommodations close to downtown Canmore for a recent trip, I was eager to try out the new nordic spa I had heard would open in late 2025. The Everwild Canmore Nordic Spa and Hotel is a rebrand from the former MTN House boutique hotel, which itself only opened in 2023. 

As a huge fan of the nearby Kananaskis Nordic Spa, I knew I had high expectations for a competing nordic spa property. Read on to see how the Everwild compared to its main competitor.

Booking & Check-in

I booked through Expedia.com at $241.40 USD per night, roughly $330 CAD at the time of booking, which puts Everwild in the premium Canmore accommodation bracket. It is certainly not an outrageous price for the market.

Before arrival, the property sent us an online check-in link, however the execution felt unfinished. Two upsells were offered: a bottle of sparkling wine for $105 and breakfast for $28 — with no description whatsoever of what the breakfast actually included. Is it a full hot spread? A continental tray? A sad muffin? No idea. When you’re asking guests to pre-purchase something sight unseen, the least you can do is describe it. I passed on both.

The online check in also requested an upload of my ID which I completed, however we still had to provide IDs in person at the property, so I am not sure what that accomplished either.

Check-in went smoothly otherwise when we got to the property. The front desk staff were welcoming and efficient. We were provided with a room card with room number and a door entry code. The hotel had no electronic key card access.

WiFi

I don’t normally include a section in reviews dedicated to WiFi, but the offering at this property was worth noting, and not for good reasons.

The WiFi was available via an open network which required creating an account and authorizing the Basecamp Resorts company to send marketing emails to you. Facebook login was also available but didn’t work when I tried.

This isn’t an especially uncommon setup for boutique hotels, particularly in Europe for example. But on top of that, the WiFi connection was pretty lacklustre, frequently cutting out and/or requiring re-authorization of the connection.

I much prefer secured WiFi connections that simply provide you with a password or allow you to login using your room details (eg. room number and last name). 

Location

The Everwild Canmore Nordic Spa & Hotel is located at 1 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 2Z7. The Silvertip community is elevated above the valley floor with sweeping views of the surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks such as the iconic Three Sisters. 

The hotel sits on the eastern edge of Canmore, tucked against the mountainside just off the Trans-Canada Highway corridor. It is only minutes from downtown Canmore yet feels distinctly removed from the bustle of town.

Parking

Complimentary self-parking is available for guests on-site. The parking lot is located directly in front of the hotel entrance.

You must register your vehicle with the front desk upon arrival. I was also able to add my vehicle details and license plate in advance through the online check-in form sent via email. 

Throughout our stay we never had trouble finding a spot, so the parking space for the property seemed sufficient.

Room – King Room (No Pets, Spa Not Included)

We booked into the base level room, a one king bed room. We were in room 334 on the third floor. 

It was interesting that our room explicitly said no pets, but I noticed some room types like the Executive King Suite were pet friendly. 

Our room opened up into a standard-sized space, with bathroom and closet on the left hand side immediately upon entry. The main room area had a king bed with 5 pillows arranged as shown.  

It was actually interesting to realize that the 5 pillows each had a different thickness and firmness. The pillows and bedding were of premium quality, and felt really nice to sleep on.

Across from the bed was a smart TV, and a credenza which housed the coffee machine, a small mini-fridge, and a safe. 

The TV had Google Casting capability which was nice and worked flawlessly throughout our stay.

Next to the bed was a bench and a small desk and chair. 

The desk had a small welcome message written on chalkboard, which was a nice slightly personalized touch.

The bathroom in the room was standard size with a single vanity and lots of counter and shelf space.

The toilet was a solid offering, with a nice forestry wallpaper behind it. Unfortunately the toilet paper roll was oriented incorrectly, which I promptly corrected. Overall I’d give it a 1.65/2.0.

The bathroom housed a large shower with a single showerhead.  

The shampoo and body wash provided by Rocky Mountain Soap Co were quite pleasant. Unfortunately, the shower was one of those ones that takes several minutes to get remotely hot and then is suddenly scalding hot, without warning. But this was just a minor inconvenience.

Overall, the room had everything we needed and was generally of premium quality. I was especially impressed by the quality of the bedding.

Restaurants & Bars

Rhythm & Howl

Rhythm & Howl focuses on seasonal plates built around locally sourced ingredients from the Bow Valley. Given that the Elements Lounge is situated within the spa area, Rhythm & Howl serves as the only dining option for guests who are not visiting the spa. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the following hours:

• 7:00 to 11:00 AM
• 12:00 to 15:00 PM
• 16:00 to 22:00 PM

The breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are as shown: 

The drink menu included several different options including cocktails, beers, zero-proof cocktails, non-alcoholic beers, and coffee and tea options:

We stopped in for dinner around 5:00 PM on the first night of our stay and found the restaurant to be incredibly quiet.

We started with a couple of drinks including the Pom Diggity and the R&H Old Fashioned, followed by the Alberta Beef Burger and Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon as our mains.

The food was flavorful and well-executed. The cocktail was very good, while I found the old fashioned to be just acceptable. 

We also had one breakfast here which was decent, but probably a little overpriced for what it was. For example two benedicts were $23 and didn’t come with any side or hashbrowns. 

I had the classic breakfast and found the food was quite good. 

We also tried breakfast another morning at the nearby Summit Cafe which was fantastic and a good option to consider if you’re looking to try something off the property. 

The Elements Lounge

Positioned on the spa side of the property, this venue provides a selection of calming drinks and nutritious snacks. It serves as an ideal spot to refuel following a thermal dip or to socialize over a handcrafted cocktail. 

The lounge opens at 11 AM and closes at 9:00 PM daily. Note that the kitchen closes at 8:00 PM and last call for drinks at 8:50 PM. For convenience, transactions are handled via your spa wristband, and a 20% service charge is added to all checks.

You can view the menus for the Elements Lounge on the Everwild website including the food menu and drinks menu. 

Facilities

The primary facility of note at the Everwild is its Nordic Spa and thermal circuit. They also have more traditional spa treatments like massage available. Unfortunately there is no fitness center or gym available on the property, which is a bit surprising.

Nordic Spa

The Everwild Nordic Spa opened on November 20, 2025, making it one of the newest thermal circuits in the Rockies. As a regular at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa, I went in with a clear benchmark in mind. The results were genuinely mixed, but mostly good.

Booking

One small frustration before I even arrived: the hotel marketed a dedicated guest booking link for the spa, implying some kind of perk or exclusive access or discount. It turned out that the link was actually more expensive than just booking through the public page. I’d recommend ignoring the guest link entirely and booking directly through the standard spa page to get the better rate.

We actually booked the Twilight Thermal Experience, which starts from $110 and offers start times between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Later start times are cheaper. The spa closes at 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Arrival

Check-in was slow. There was only one desk agent working, and the self-serve kiosks were out of commission. They prompted guests to grab a wristband, but the wristband holders were empty. Once the agent sorted us out, the blue wristbands linked to the open green lockers without any issues, which is a clean enough system when it works.

A couple of things you should know before you go to Everwild: you need to bring your own sandals and your own water bottle. The Kananaskis Nordic Spa provides sandals, which I much prefer. It’s a small touch that matters when you’re padding between wet surfaces. Pack accordingly.

The co-ed locker rooms have around ten change stalls, which felt adequate on arrival. Departure was a different story. At closing time, the queues for showers and change rooms were chaotic. There was a long line snaking through the locker area with everyone trying to leave at once. As a hotel guest, we just walked back to our room in wet bathing suits, which is a legitimate workaround if you’re comfortable with it. If you’re a day visitor, I’d suggest leaving the spa 20–30 minutes before closing to beat the rush.

The Thermal Circuit

The circuit itself is solid: three hot pools, two cold pools, three saunas, two steam rooms, and a salt lodge. It’s a comparable lineup to Kananaskis on paper, though Kananaskis actually runs five outdoor pools and six saunas and steam cabins in total, giving it a noticeable edge in variety and space. Everwild’s circuit felt somewhat more crowded as a result — not unpleasant, but you notice it.

A few of the pools were quite heavily chlorinated and salty, which wasn’t my preference, though perhaps that’s partly a function of how new the facility is.

Where Everwild wins over Kananaskis for me is the views. The mountainscapes here are spectacular from nearly every corner of the circuit. Dramatic, layered peaks visible from the pools and saunas alike. It’s a better visual backdrop than Kananaskis, and that counts for a lot when you’re sitting in a hot pool in the Rockies.

One small gripe was the robe and towel hooks throughout the spa were consistently overcrowded, and most were not numbered. Tracking down your own robe after a soak was a guessing game. I’m fairly certain I grabbed the wrong one at least once. It’s an easy fix (adding numbers or identifiers to the robes) that would meaningfully improve the flow of the experience.

One of the highlights of our experience was a guided Ritual we got to participate in within the Heat Lodge, called the “Melt & Flow Chinook”. A guide melted various aromatic salts over the hot stones, skillfully wafting the therapeutic scents toward us with a rhythmic towel dance, set to a background of soothing, ambient music.

Overall, the Everwild Nordic Spa has real strengths. Its mountain views are hard to beat, and guided rituals are a unique offering. While there are some operational quirks that are fair to chalk up to a brand-new facility still finding its footing, I still thought it stacked up well against the Kananaskis Nordic Spa. Although it’s a smaller and slightly more crowded experience, it’s competitive enough that I’d definitely go back for another visit next time I find myself in Canmore.

Hot Tub

Despite the lack of a gym, all guests can enjoy the hotel’s hot tub zone, which offers beautiful vistas of the mountains.

For convenience, a modest changing space equipped with numerous stalls is located right by the entry to the hot tub area.

Conclusion

Everwild Canmore earns a recommendation from me. The Nordic spa’s thermal circuit is excellent, the mountain views are unbeatable, and the premium quality rooms make for a pleasant sleep. The hotel’s only restaurant, Rhythm & Howl, is decent enough but there are plenty of options nearby to supplement the small property if you like variety. 

If you’re considering a day trip purely for the spa experience, Kannanaskis Nordic Spa might still win out based on polish and operational smoothness. But if you’re staying in Canmore anyway, Everwild is an easy choice.