Guidebook for Canmore
Food Scene
Great place to celebrate a special occasion or spend a relaxing night out. The best description is rustic-chic, fresh, and local. Creative fine Canadian dining with a solid wine selection, great service, and mountain views.
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Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveGreat place to celebrate a special occasion or spend a relaxing night out. The best description is rustic-chic, fresh, and local. Creative fine Canadian dining with a solid wine selection, great service, and mountain views.
This is the only 5 diamond restaurant in the mountains. Eden serves high-end French cuisine at the Rimrock Resort (3 minute drive out of Banff). The atmosphere is formal with some of the best mountain vista views to be had.
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Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel
300 Mountain AveThis is the only 5 diamond restaurant in the mountains. Eden serves high-end French cuisine at the Rimrock Resort (3 minute drive out of Banff). The atmosphere is formal with some of the best mountain vista views to be had.
Nice spot for lunch or dinner while taking in the sights in Banff. The food is regional, seasonal, and prepared in an open kitchen. The main restaurant upstairs has great views, a more sophisticated menu, and cozy atmosphere. Downstairs is a more casual environment and menu.
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The Bison Restaurant
211 Bear StNice spot for lunch or dinner while taking in the sights in Banff. The food is regional, seasonal, and prepared in an open kitchen. The main restaurant upstairs has great views, a more sophisticated menu, and cozy atmosphere. Downstairs is a more casual environment and menu.
A landmark eatery serving fun, interactive fondue or hot rock & exotic meat menus. The atmosphere is casual and lodge-like but gets smoky as patrons cook at their tables. Great for groups and families.
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The Grizzly House
207 Banff AveA landmark eatery serving fun, interactive fondue or hot rock & exotic meat menus. The atmosphere is casual and lodge-like but gets smoky as patrons cook at their tables. Great for groups and families.
Great little breakfast sandwiches and coffees. Fun atmosphere and great views in warmer weather on their patio. Be prepared to wait a bit for food – they can be slow. Usually infectiously happy staff!
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The Summit Cafe
1001 Cougar Creek DrGreat little breakfast sandwiches and coffees. Fun atmosphere and great views in warmer weather on their patio. Be prepared to wait a bit for food – they can be slow. Usually infectiously happy staff!
Our favorite place to stop early on Monday morning before our drive back to Calgary. Super friendly staff, even at 6:00 AM. Great treats and coffee.
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Beamer's Coffee Bar
737 7 AveOur favorite place to stop early on Monday morning before our drive back to Calgary. Super friendly staff, even at 6:00 AM. Great treats and coffee.
Closer to our unit than the downtown Beamers. Good people, good coffee, good breakfast sandwiches.
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Beamer's Coffee Bar
737 7 AveCloser to our unit than the downtown Beamers. Good people, good coffee, good breakfast sandwiches.
Authentic looking English pub with great food and cozy atmosphere.
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Georgetown Pub
1101 Bow Valley TrailAuthentic looking English pub with great food and cozy atmosphere.
One of our favorites. Cozy and great food. A little pricey.
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Trough Dining Co
725 9 StOne of our favorites. Cozy and great food. A little pricey.
Consistently good food and nice atmosphere. Good bartenders too! A little easier to get into because of the ample seating.
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Murrieta's Mountain Bar & Grill
737 8 StConsistently good food and nice atmosphere. Good bartenders too! A little easier to get into because of the ample seating.
Great food, low prices, amazingly quiet and cozy patio off of the main drag. One of our favorite places. A quick walk from the condo if you use the pedestrian railway crossing. Definitely try the burger! We highly recommend this pub over the Grizzly Paw which has mediocre food, high prices, and generally poor service.
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Tavern 1883
709 9 StGreat food, low prices, amazingly quiet and cozy patio off of the main drag. One of our favorite places. A quick walk from the condo if you use the pedestrian railway crossing. Definitely try the burger! We highly recommend this pub over the Grizzly Paw which has mediocre food, high prices, and generally poor service.
In our building. Delicious food by head chef, Air Bouphasiry. It’s kinda Asian fusion, but from a classically trained French and Italian chef. It’s a must try. Order the stuffed chicken wings – amazing! Also has great cocktails.
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The Grande Kitchen + Bar
901 Mountain StIn our building. Delicious food by head chef, Air Bouphasiry. It’s kinda Asian fusion, but from a classically trained French and Italian chef. It’s a must try. Order the stuffed chicken wings – amazing! Also has great cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub with a large and varied menu. Kid-friendly patio space in the summer.
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Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
749 Railway AveLocal pub with a large and varied menu. Kid-friendly patio space in the summer.
Located off the main street in a character house, this restaurant is quaint and romantic. Small Spanish plates and old-country wines are perfect for sharing. The restaurant offers weekly Latin music.
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Tapas Restaurant
633 10 StLocated off the main street in a character house, this restaurant is quaint and romantic. Small Spanish plates and old-country wines are perfect for sharing. The restaurant offers weekly Latin music.
We’re not much into the night club scene, but if you’re looking to dance, this mountain-style club is your best bet.
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Dancing Sasquatch
120 Banff AveWe’re not much into the night club scene, but if you’re looking to dance, this mountain-style club is your best bet.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful scenic area where you can spend the afternoon. Rent a canoe or hike to the tea house in the summer. Walk along the lake or book a dog sled tour in the winter. Parking can be crazy in the summer, especially during long weekends so it’s a good idea to go early or during the week.
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise DriveA beautiful scenic area where you can spend the afternoon. Rent a canoe or hike to the tea house in the summer. Walk along the lake or book a dog sled tour in the winter. Parking can be crazy in the summer, especially during long weekends so it’s a good idea to go early or during the week.
Perfect for the whole family, this moderate hike is about 5km round-trip and ends with stunning views of the lake. It can be busier on the weekends, so hit the trail during the week if you want a more secluded experience. Bear spray is recommend.
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Grassi Lakes Trail Head
Ken Richie WayPerfect for the whole family, this moderate hike is about 5km round-trip and ends with stunning views of the lake. It can be busier on the weekends, so hit the trail during the week if you want a more secluded experience. Bear spray is recommend.
A nice easy walk along the falls and the river allow you to enjoy the falls from different angles. It can get busy on the weekends in the summer so if you’d like to spend more time here or have a picnic, portable chairs and a table are a good idea.
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Bow Falls Aussichtspunkt
Bow Falls AvenueA nice easy walk along the falls and the river allow you to enjoy the falls from different angles. It can get busy on the weekends in the summer so if you’d like to spend more time here or have a picnic, portable chairs and a table are a good idea.
Entertainment & Activities
If you’re looking to get once-in-a-lifetime views of the Rockies, this is the place to do it. The landscapes are stunning in both the summer and winter.
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Alpine Helicopters Inc.
91 Bow Valley TrailIf you’re looking to get once-in-a-lifetime views of the Rockies, this is the place to do it. The landscapes are stunning in both the summer and winter.
Everything from whitewater rafting to a calm float to horseback riding. If you’re looking for a more adventurous experience, a guided tour is a great way to get the most out of your day. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
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Canmore River Adventures
Bridge RoadEverything from whitewater rafting to a calm float to horseback riding. If you’re looking for a more adventurous experience, a guided tour is a great way to get the most out of your day. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
For the most adventurous folks, this is an excursion you’re not likely to forget. If you’re not afraid of small spaces, getting dirty and want to explore real caving, this is a fun activity. The tour starts with a moderate 30-40 min hike and the whole tour lasts about 4-6 hours.
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Canmore Caverns Ltd
129 Bow Meadows CrescentFor the most adventurous folks, this is an excursion you’re not likely to forget. If you’re not afraid of small spaces, getting dirty and want to explore real caving, this is a fun activity. The tour starts with a moderate 30-40 min hike and the whole tour lasts about 4-6 hours.
If you love Rocky Mountain Soaps (and who doesn’t), then you will be amazed by the tour. You’ll even get to make your own bath bombs! Great for rainy days, but try to book ahead by going to http://www.rockymountiansoap.com/pages/workshop-tours.
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company
204 Banff AveIf you love Rocky Mountain Soaps (and who doesn’t), then you will be amazed by the tour. You’ll even get to make your own bath bombs! Great for rainy days, but try to book ahead by going to http://www.rockymountiansoap.com/pages/workshop-tours.
This is a great place if you’re looking to do some sports while in town. They have a ton of activities including cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, and disc golf. If you need to rent equipment, it’s a good idea to call in advance.
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Canmore Nordic Centre station
This is a great place if you’re looking to do some sports while in town. They have a ton of activities including cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, and disc golf. If you need to rent equipment, it’s a good idea to call in advance.
Rent a mountain bike and hop of the trails 1 block away or jump on a road bike and hit the legacy trail connecting Canmore to Banff (22km). Cycling is a great way to experience nature and see the beautiful views Canmore and Banff have to offer. For rentals or guided tours, make sure to book in advance.
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Rebound Cycle
902 8 StRent a mountain bike and hop of the trails 1 block away or jump on a road bike and hit the legacy trail connecting Canmore to Banff (22km). Cycling is a great way to experience nature and see the beautiful views Canmore and Banff have to offer. For rentals or guided tours, make sure to book in advance.
Fantastic community centre with gym, pool, and climbing wall. Try the auto-repel device (so you won’t need a belay partner). You can rent climbing equipment so you have no excuse not to try it! :)
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Elevation Place
700 Railway AveFantastic community centre with gym, pool, and climbing wall. Try the auto-repel device (so you won’t need a belay partner). You can rent climbing equipment so you have no excuse not to try it! :)
Rainy day? Tired and sore from skiing? Catch a matinee at Banff’s movie theater.
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Lux Cinema Banff
229 Bear StRainy day? Tired and sore from skiing? Catch a matinee at Banff’s movie theater.
Sightseeing
Sulphur Mountain Gondola – Hike or take the gondola up the mountain for stunning 360 degree views. There is an easy walkway at the top that highlights some of the area’s history and is great for taking pictures. There is also a bistro there but we don’t recommend eating there since there are better restaurants in town so plan to go before or after lunch.
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100 Mountain AvenueSulphur Mountain Gondola – Hike or take the gondola up the mountain for stunning 360 degree views. There is an easy walkway at the top that highlights some of the area’s history and is great for taking pictures. There is also a bistro there but we don’t recommend eating there since there are better restaurants in town so plan to go before or after lunch.
Arts & Culture
The gallery displays beautiful wildlife and nature photography from local photographer Jason Leo Bantle.
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All In The Wild Gallery
712a 8 StThe gallery displays beautiful wildlife and nature photography from local photographer Jason Leo Bantle.
Nice contemporary art gallery showcasing paintings, sculptures and jewelry from local artists.
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Elevation Gallery
729 8 StNice contemporary art gallery showcasing paintings, sculptures and jewelry from local artists.
Canadian Rocky inspired sculptures, bronzes and paintings from local artists.
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Avens Gallery
101-710 8 StCanadian Rocky inspired sculptures, bronzes and paintings from local artists.
A low-key gallery featuring local painters, sculptors and jewelers.
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Canada House Kunstgalerie
201 Bear StA low-key gallery featuring local painters, sculptors and jewelers.
Shopping
The main shopping street in Canmore features clothing stores, jewelry shops, galleries, knick-knacks and everything in between. Compared to Banff, there is a more local feel to the shopping in Canmore.
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8 Street
8 StreetThe main shopping street in Canmore features clothing stores, jewelry shops, galleries, knick-knacks and everything in between. Compared to Banff, there is a more local feel to the shopping in Canmore.
This main shopping street in Banff contains well-known brands like Lululemon and Roots alongside more local stores. Here you’ll find everything from art and clothing to souvenirs and restaurants. We often like to stop in the Spirit of Christmas, which is a Christmas store open year-round.
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129 Banff AvenueThis main shopping street in Banff contains well-known brands like Lululemon and Roots alongside more local stores. Here you’ll find everything from art and clothing to souvenirs and restaurants. We often like to stop in the Spirit of Christmas, which is a Christmas store open year-round.
Amazing soaps, scrubs, massage butters, and such. They are dedicated to zero toxins in their products which all smell fantastic! If you love the soap, consider a factory tour! Go to https://www.rockymountainsoap.com/pages/workshop-tours to book your tour.
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company
204 Banff AveAmazing soaps, scrubs, massage butters, and such. They are dedicated to zero toxins in their products which all smell fantastic! If you love the soap, consider a factory tour! Go to https://www.rockymountainsoap.com/pages/workshop-tours to book your tour.