The Red Lion Colonial Hotel, in Helena, is a 40-minute drive south from Canyon Creek. The hotel's lobby features a spiral staircase and it is decorated in the style of Montana's gold mining days. The 149 rooms and suites feature free high-speed wireless Internet and pillow-top mattresses on king- or queen-size beds. Dine in the hotel's restaurant or lounge and casino, swim in a seasonal outdoor pool or workout in the gym. A breakfast buffet is offered daily or you can order off the menu. Nearby activities and attractions include mountain biking and hiking in Mount Helena City Park, a 10-minute drive from downtown via Park Avenue. The 129,000-acre Elkhorn Wildlife Management Area, home to many species of wildlife and big game, is a ½-hour drive south of Helena.
The Wingate hotel is in Helena, a 40-minute drive from Canyon Creek. The hotel features rooms with microwaves and refrigerators, and free wireless high-speed Internet. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, spa and fitness room. A free continental breakfast is offered and a free shuttle bus takes you to the airport. Nearby restaurants include Chili's, On Broadway, The Silverstar Steak House and Macaroni Grill. You can hike on Mount Helena, a 10-minute drive from the hotel or boat, swim, water ski or canoe on Helena Lake, less than a 20-minute drive west of the city.
A 40-minute drive south from Canyon Creek, the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel features free Internet, an indoor heated pool, casino and convention space. Near downtown Helena, the hotel is within walking distance of the Great Northern Town Center shops, movie theaters and a historic carousel. A free airport shuttle is available. Rooms are equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. You can dine at the hotel's Silver Star restaurant or walk to number of other restaurants nearby.
Part of the Marriott hotel chain, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Helena is a 40-minute drive from Canyon Creek. Amenities include free wireless Internet, free continental breakfast, an indoor pool, whirlpool and a fitness center. Nearby restaurants include On Broadway, Jade Garden and the MacKenzie River Pizza Company. You can take a historic tour of Helena that includes the Cathedral of St. Helena, governor's homes, a restored miners' village, the old fire tower and the architecture along Last Chance Gulch.
The Rocky Z Ranch in Wolf Creek is about a 50-minute drive from Canyon Creek. You can ride through the mountains from the ranch. As part of your ranch experience, you can help round up cattle. In addition to riding, you can spend part of your day fly-fishing and an evenings playing cards and shooting pool. The ranch has eight rooms in two buildings and with cast iron stoves and either king- or queen-size beds. All meals are prepared in the ranch kitchen and feature beef, pork and chicken. Bag lunches are provided for trail rides.
