Canadian Artisans

We hope our name Canadian Artisans Bed & Breakfast has created an interest to stay with us. We are Valerie and Bob Knowlden, your hosts and founders of Canadian Artisans. As the name implies, we have designed and built this retreat with our own hands. This initiative to 'hammer our own nails' began a laborious undertaking and compelled us to attemp... t and master many processes. Valerie's extensive creative outlets also provide much of the Canadian Artisans B&B decorum. Val specialized in Fine Arts and Native Studies with a degree in Education. An advocate of self healing and holistic health, she is a certified Reflexologist who incorporates the use of Essential Oils. She will prepare your healthy breakfast. Bob recognizes the artist in every person and has high regard for the artisans or 'makers' of every culture in any form. Bob is a professional who spent a decade overseeing the Sculpture Shop at the Banff Centre for the Arts.Read More