Sam’s guidebook for Canmore

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Sam’s guidebook for Canmore

Food scene

"The food here is awesome. Reservations are a must. Relax in the oversized comfy chairs. A serious wine list with delicious food. A must."
158 residents recomanen
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway Ave
158 residents recomanen
"The food here is awesome. Reservations are a must. Relax in the oversized comfy chairs. A serious wine list with delicious food. A must."
"This place is awesome. It is eclectic, has an amazing bar and some really interesting food. It is our favorite watering hole."
160 residents recomanen
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 Street
160 residents recomanen
"This place is awesome. It is eclectic, has an amazing bar and some really interesting food. It is our favorite watering hole."
"Hearty Brazilian grilled meats & BBQ pair with caipirinhas in a handsome, stylish dining room. Tip: This Canmore's one and only all you can eat, come hungry! "
30 residents recomanen
Gaucho
629 8 St
30 residents recomanen
"Hearty Brazilian grilled meats & BBQ pair with caipirinhas in a handsome, stylish dining room. Tip: This Canmore's one and only all you can eat, come hungry! "
"Great selection of local Beer, the food is top-notch. Merchandise to purchase."
76 residents recomanen
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
622 8 St
76 residents recomanen
"Great selection of local Beer, the food is top-notch. Merchandise to purchase."
"Nine tables in our cozy restaurant create an ambiance giving an intimate, and personalized dining experience focusing on details. Service is courteous, charming and experienced. A family operated business; owners Cheryl and Richard Fuller, mother and son are passionate about their business, clientele and staff."
725 9 St
725 9 Street
"Nine tables in our cozy restaurant create an ambiance giving an intimate, and personalized dining experience focusing on details. Service is courteous, charming and experienced. A family operated business; owners Cheryl and Richard Fuller, mother and son are passionate about their business, clientele and staff."
"This quaint restaurant has a low-lighting character featuring Spanish small plates and lively Latin music. Can be a tad romanceful for a charming, cozy evening of old-country wines, intimate atmosphere, and tapas-style plates that will leave you full."
73 residents recomanen
Tapas Restaurant
633 10 St
73 residents recomanen
"This quaint restaurant has a low-lighting character featuring Spanish small plates and lively Latin music. Can be a tad romanceful for a charming, cozy evening of old-country wines, intimate atmosphere, and tapas-style plates that will leave you full."
"At the base of the imposing Mount Lady MacDonald, start your evening off with a cocktail on the Silvertip patio, overlooking the 18th hole. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of some elk or even a bear. Move inside for dinner, and be sure to order some Alberta Beef (Rustica was voted best steak in Alberta by open table in 2014)."
17 residents recomanen
Rustica Steakhouse
2000 Silvertip Trail
17 residents recomanen
"At the base of the imposing Mount Lady MacDonald, start your evening off with a cocktail on the Silvertip patio, overlooking the 18th hole. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of some elk or even a bear. Move inside for dinner, and be sure to order some Alberta Beef (Rustica was voted best steak in Alberta by open table in 2014)."
"Delicious, fresh bagels. A must visit for breakfast/brunch/lunch!"; "Warm, art-lined spot for from-scratch bagels, pastries & locally roasted coffee in casual digs. Absolutely amazing!"
99 residents recomanen
Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 St
99 residents recomanen
"Delicious, fresh bagels. A must visit for breakfast/brunch/lunch!"; "Warm, art-lined spot for from-scratch bagels, pastries & locally roasted coffee in casual digs. Absolutely amazing!"
"Family favorite of woodfired pizzas, pastas and salads all made with fresh, free range and organic produce."
99 residents recomanen
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 St
99 residents recomanen
"Family favorite of woodfired pizzas, pastas and salads all made with fresh, free range and organic produce."
"This is a high end Natural food eatery with awesome flavors of local and ethnic food. Vegetarian and GF, and Vegan, foods. Simply Delicious."
128 residents recomanen
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 Ave
128 residents recomanen
"This is a high end Natural food eatery with awesome flavors of local and ethnic food. Vegetarian and GF, and Vegan, foods. Simply Delicious."
" They have a great wine and beer selection. The food is to die for. During the summer months they have a beautiful patio overlooking the mountains. This place is great for families and solo travelers."
16 residents recomanen
Table Food + Drink
511 Bow Valley Trail
16 residents recomanen
" They have a great wine and beer selection. The food is to die for. During the summer months they have a beautiful patio overlooking the mountains. This place is great for families and solo travelers."
"An exceptional dining adventure awaits you were modern and mountain meld together seamlessly, as you nestle into our intimate Canadian log building and enjoy breathtaking views in the heart of the Canadian Rockies."
39 residents recomanen
Sage Bistro
1712 Bow Valley Trail
39 residents recomanen
"An exceptional dining adventure awaits you were modern and mountain meld together seamlessly, as you nestle into our intimate Canadian log building and enjoy breathtaking views in the heart of the Canadian Rockies."
"This is the only 5 diamond restaurant in the mountains. Eden serves high-end French cuisine at the Rimrock Resort (3 minutes drive out of Banff). The atmosphere is formal with some of the best mountain vista views to be had."
The Rimrock Spa & Fitness
300 Mountain Ave
"This is the only 5 diamond restaurant in the mountains. Eden serves high-end French cuisine at the Rimrock Resort (3 minutes drive out of Banff). The atmosphere is formal with some of the best mountain vista views to be had."
"Three Ravens Restaurant and Wine Bar is a modern fine-dining space that offers dishes worthy of the Centre that it’s a part of. Like many Banff restaurants, local proteins (including game) is on the menu, along with a good selection of Ocean Wise seafood."
6 residents recomanen
Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
6 residents recomanen
"Three Ravens Restaurant and Wine Bar is a modern fine-dining space that offers dishes worthy of the Centre that it’s a part of. Like many Banff restaurants, local proteins (including game) is on the menu, along with a good selection of Ocean Wise seafood."
"The bison is a great place for a wide selection of food and drink. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for unique and thoughtfully prepared dishes with excellent ingredients. Cozy place, good foods, nice staff and service. Reasonable price and portion. The chef's definitely put effort on the plates."
15 residents recomanen
The Bison Restaurant
211 Bear St
15 residents recomanen
"The bison is a great place for a wide selection of food and drink. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for unique and thoughtfully prepared dishes with excellent ingredients. Cozy place, good foods, nice staff and service. Reasonable price and portion. The chef's definitely put effort on the plates."
6 residents recomanen
The Juniper Bistro
1 Juniper Way
6 residents recomanen
"Great for sharing small plates so you can try lots of dishes. There seems to be a mix of modern Japanese and Asian fusion, but every dish was well balanced and the flavors worked great together. Definitely would recommend."
8 residents recomanen
Block Kitchen + Bar
5 Banff Ave
8 residents recomanen
"Great for sharing small plates so you can try lots of dishes. There seems to be a mix of modern Japanese and Asian fusion, but every dish was well balanced and the flavors worked great together. Definitely would recommend."
"Tooloulous is a Cajun restaurant that has excellent flavorful food with large portions. There is a very large selection of hot sauces to choose from. Food is absolutely fantastic. You do not want to miss out on this gem!"
8 residents recomanen
Tooloulous
204 Caribou St
8 residents recomanen
"Tooloulous is a Cajun restaurant that has excellent flavorful food with large portions. There is a very large selection of hot sauces to choose from. Food is absolutely fantastic. You do not want to miss out on this gem!"
"This is a fun space with fresh and inventive vegetarian cuisine and raw, organic and gluten-free options. They also have decadent desserts and throw great parties."
11 residents recomanen
Nourish Bistro Banff
211 Bear St
11 residents recomanen
"This is a fun space with fresh and inventive vegetarian cuisine and raw, organic and gluten-free options. They also have decadent desserts and throw great parties."
"Great atmosphere and even better food. Saltlik has a great dining spot upstairs, and a lounge downstairs that is large and well decorated. The lounge features a large bar in the middle of the restaurant, and lots of seating throughout the rest of the space (couch and table seating). The burgers here are to die for, and the service is always fast and friendly."
8 residents recomanen
Saltlik Banff
221 Bear St
8 residents recomanen
"Great atmosphere and even better food. Saltlik has a great dining spot upstairs, and a lounge downstairs that is large and well decorated. The lounge features a large bar in the middle of the restaurant, and lots of seating throughout the rest of the space (couch and table seating). The burgers here are to die for, and the service is always fast and friendly."
"Free distillery tours available. The atmosphere created here in the restaurant has a classic Canadian feel with campfire inspired cooking."
16 residents recomanen
Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
219 Banff Ave
16 residents recomanen
"Free distillery tours available. The atmosphere created here in the restaurant has a classic Canadian feel with campfire inspired cooking."
"A curated selection of house-cured meats, artisan cheeses, preserves and wine"
Grapes
405 Spray Ave
"A curated selection of house-cured meats, artisan cheeses, preserves and wine"
"This is on the main street in Canmore. Nice place if you are strolling through Canmore."
52 residents recomanen
The Wood Restaurant & Lounge
838 8 Street
52 residents recomanen
"This is on the main street in Canmore. Nice place if you are strolling through Canmore."
"The intimate fine dining restaurant atop a fully renovated 1962 Leland double decker bus has the perfect view of Canmore’s famous three sisters. You’ll be treated to the outstanding 5 course prix fixe menu (with a glass of on tap Prosecco to start) while you watch the golden evening light sweep across the mountains"
13 residents recomanen
PD3 by BLAKE
806 8 St
13 residents recomanen
"The intimate fine dining restaurant atop a fully renovated 1962 Leland double decker bus has the perfect view of Canmore’s famous three sisters. You’ll be treated to the outstanding 5 course prix fixe menu (with a glass of on tap Prosecco to start) while you watch the golden evening light sweep across the mountains"
"Located inside Stonewaters Home Elements, Jacek has been named one of the top 10 chocolatiers in North America"
JACEK Chocolate Couture
638 8 St
"Located inside Stonewaters Home Elements, Jacek has been named one of the top 10 chocolatiers in North America"
"Great dinner spot! Unique dishes."
66 residents recomanen
BLAKE
810 Bow Valley Trail
66 residents recomanen
"Great dinner spot! Unique dishes."

Drink and Night Life

"Delicious food and excellent service await you at our magnificent three-level timber frame restaurant, surrounded by the vast mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Whether dining with family or friends, in a small or large group, we welcome you to allow us to exceed your expectations."
213 residents recomanen
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands Trail
213 residents recomanen
"Delicious food and excellent service await you at our magnificent three-level timber frame restaurant, surrounded by the vast mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Whether dining with family or friends, in a small or large group, we welcome you to allow us to exceed your expectations."
"Fun little bar, rustic ambiance, good drinks good service. A cute little pub. The staff is friendly and fast"
Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub
120 Banff Ave
"Fun little bar, rustic ambiance, good drinks good service. A cute little pub. The staff is friendly and fast"
"The Beaver Bear is a place where Agwa bombs are plenty, the beer is hoppy, and the conversation riveting! Serving up delicious eats with your choice of good banter, cold beer or a side salad. They have fries, too. Make friends from around the world in their cozy, backpacker bar!"
The Beaver Bar
433 Banff Ave
"The Beaver Bear is a place where Agwa bombs are plenty, the beer is hoppy, and the conversation riveting! Serving up delicious eats with your choice of good banter, cold beer or a side salad. They have fries, too. Make friends from around the world in their cozy, backpacker bar!"
"Live music 7 nights a week! The Rose & Crown is Banff's oldest pub, established in 1985. Located in downtown Banff, The Rose & Crown Pub has truly evolved into one of Banff's premier Ski hot spots. Come in after a day on the hill and enjoy one of our daily specials at the bar or grab one of our signature special coffees and curl up in front of our newly renovated fireplace. Always a hit with visitors and locals alike."
8 residents recomanen
Rose & Crown
202 Banff Ave
8 residents recomanen
"Live music 7 nights a week! The Rose & Crown is Banff's oldest pub, established in 1985. Located in downtown Banff, The Rose & Crown Pub has truly evolved into one of Banff's premier Ski hot spots. Come in after a day on the hill and enjoy one of our daily specials at the bar or grab one of our signature special coffees and curl up in front of our newly renovated fireplace. Always a hit with visitors and locals alike."
"This pub is a short walk away and great fun for everything from a casual pub drink to a wild party night adventure."
31 residents recomanen
The Drake Pub
909 Railway Ave
31 residents recomanen
"This pub is a short walk away and great fun for everything from a casual pub drink to a wild party night adventure."

Sightseeing

"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."
16 residents recomanen
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive
16 residents recomanen
"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."
"Renowned for its panoramic beauty, this par 71, 18 hole golf course offers just two simple things for the perfect golf vacation - a breathtaking view in every direction and a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. A Stanley Thompson designed course"
46 residents recomanen
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave
46 residents recomanen
"Renowned for its panoramic beauty, this par 71, 18 hole golf course offers just two simple things for the perfect golf vacation - a breathtaking view in every direction and a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. A Stanley Thompson designed course"
"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"
35 residents recomanen
Cap de sender Grassi Lakes
Ken Richie Way
35 residents recomanen
"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"
"Hike or take the gondola up Sulphur mountain for breathtaking views. Tip: If you are feeling a bit peckish stop at Sky Bistro for some fine distinctly Canadian fare."
86 residents recomanen
Telefèric de Banff
100 Mountain Ave
86 residents recomanen
"Hike or take the gondola up Sulphur mountain for breathtaking views. Tip: If you are feeling a bit peckish stop at Sky Bistro for some fine distinctly Canadian fare."
51 residents recomanen
Alpine Helicopters Inc.
91 Bow Valley Trail
51 residents recomanen
Centre de descoberta del Columbia Icefield
Alberta 93
31 residents recomanen
6 residents recomanen
Banff Park Museum
6 residents recomanen
75 residents recomanen
Lake Minnewanka
75 residents recomanen
13 residents recomanen
Bow Falls Viewpoint
Bow Falls Avenue
13 residents recomanen
Banff Visitor Information Kiosk @ Banff Railway Station
327 Railway Ave
49 residents recomanen
Canmore Caverns Ltd
129 Bow Meadows Crescent
49 residents recomanen
Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre
2801 Bow Valley Trail
7 residents recomanen
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave Ave
23 residents recomanen
Lake Minnewanka Loop Boat Tour Estimated Departure Point

Parks and Nature

116 residents recomanen
Kananaskis
116 residents recomanen
86 residents recomanen
Ha Ling Peak
86 residents recomanen
163 residents recomanen
Canmore Nordic Centre station
163 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Upper Kananaskis Lake
12 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
Spray Lakes Reservoir
15 residents recomanen
11 residents recomanen
Three Sisters
11 residents recomanen

Entertainment & Activities

6 residents recomanen
Kananaskis White Water Rafting
6 residents recomanen
31 residents recomanen
Lux Cinema Banff
229 Bear St
31 residents recomanen
33 residents recomanen
Legacy Trail station
33 residents recomanen
94 residents recomanen
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Ave
94 residents recomanen

Arts and Culture

Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
902B 7 Ave
45 residents recomanen
Fireweed Glass Studio
111 Bow Meadows Crescent
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
1 Birch Ave
17 residents recomanen
Stonewaters Home Elements
638 8 St
17 residents recomanen

Essentials

135 residents recomanen
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway Ave
135 residents recomanen
116 residents recomanen
Save-On-Foods
950 Railway Ave
116 residents recomanen
Rexall
901 8 St
40 residents recomanen
Shoppers Drug Mart
933 Railway Ave
40 residents recomanen
16 residents recomanen
Canmore General Hospital
1100 Hospital Pl
16 residents recomanen
119 residents recomanen
Lloc d'Elevació
700 Railway Ave
119 residents recomanen
Solara Resort & Spa - Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
187 Kananaskis Way