Bison Courtyard on Bear Street

205 Bear Street Banff, Alberta

Bison Courtyard is a blend of retail, professional, residential and restaurant space. The mixed use building is roughly 30,000 sq. ft. on three floors as well as an underground Parkade. Eye-catching public spaces invite exploration and make the Courtyard a destination to revisit. The building's design wraps around the Courtyard and ensures that all ground floor business have a strong retail presence. Pedestrians enter the Courtyard either from Bear Street or through breezeways on the south and west sides. They often pause in the sheltered outdoor space. The Courtyard is a dynamic place where people gather to watch performances and take part in community and cultural events. In the winter, the outdoor wood-burning fireplace and bake oven is a popular attraction. In the summer, cafe tables line the Courtyard and provide a place for patrons of the Wild Flour and the Bison Bistro to enjoy food, coffee and conversation. Bison courtyard will be Canada's first LEED - Certified mixed-