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A Bear And Bison Country Inn - Whirlpool

705 Benchlands Trail Canmore AB T1W 3G9 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

A Bear And Bison Country Inn - Whirlpool has been inspected 16 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2025. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2025. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday October 5th, 2026, had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. 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.

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