A Bear And Bison Country Inn - Whirlpool
705 Benchlands Trail Canmore AB T1W 3G9 · Aquatic Facility
15 inspections
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday June 8th, 2026, was not processed by the lab. Incorrect date on the form.- Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday May 11th, 2026, was not processed by the lab. Missing date of collection on the forms. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity tested was 25ppm.The operator was told to adjust the alkalinity and maintain total alkalinity between 60-180ppm.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on July 14, 2025 had Pseudomonas isolated. Close whirlpool until a Pseudomonas disinfection is done. Resample on Monday.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity tested was 25ppm.The operator was told to adjust the alkalinity and maintain total alkalinity between 60-180ppm.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity tested was 25ppm.The operator was told to adjust the alkalinity and maintain total alkalinity between 60-180ppm.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Anti-entrapment plans reviewed indicate that the floor circulation drain covers expired in November 2024. - Please ensure that drain covers are replaced, and anti-entrapment plans are updated to include the new specifications for the covers.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday July 15th, 2024, had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Records indicated chlorine was very low yesterday (Monday) 0.5 ppm and no action was taken to fix this. No values were recorded for Sunday. - Ensure appropriate action is taken when chlorine or pH are out of range.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Records indicated chlorine was very low yesterday (Monday) 0.5 ppm and no action was taken to fix this. No values were recorded for Sunday. - Ensure appropriate action is taken when chlorine or pH are out of range.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Tuesday May 21st, 2024 had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Records indicated chlorine was very low yesterday (Monday) 0.5 ppm and no action was taken to fix this. No values were recorded for Sunday. - Ensure appropriate action is taken when chlorine or pH are out of range.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Initially pH was very high 8.4 and ORP was low 193mV, operators were able to correct this and at the end of the inspection both were within range. - Ensure that pH remains in the 6.8 and 7.6.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Records indicated chlorine was very low yesterday (Monday) 0.5 ppm and no action was taken to fix this. No values were recorded for Sunday. - Ensure appropriate action is taken when chlorine or pH are out of range.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from January 2, 2024 had an HPC pf 270 cfu/mL. - Operators were infomred to treat and re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?