Rundle Gallery Guidebook
Food scene
Blake in Canmore is the hottest new restaurant in the Bow Valley. Also walking distance, go out the back of the building cross the railway tracks and turn right down Bow Valley Trail, located on the opposite side of the street. Great cocktails and eclectic menu, summer patio nights can’t be beat!
66 locals recommend
BLAKE
810 Bow Valley TrailBlake in Canmore is the hottest new restaurant in the Bow Valley. Also walking distance, go out the back of the building cross the railway tracks and turn right down Bow Valley Trail, located on the opposite side of the street. Great cocktails and eclectic menu, summer patio nights can’t be beat!
Park Distillery in Banff for the coolest venue décor in the Rockies! Craft cocktails and casual snacks are excellent!
16 locals recommend
Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
219 Banff AvePark Distillery in Banff for the coolest venue décor in the Rockies! Craft cocktails and casual snacks are excellent!
Tavern 1883
709 9 StCanmore Tavern 1883 is a casual food pub with a great patio.
Crazy Weed restaurant is a short stroll down the path, go behind Safeway and turn left or north, 5 minutes walking you will be there. Warm and cozy upscale dining where you can enjoy wine with dinner and stroll home.
158 locals recommend
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveCrazy Weed restaurant is a short stroll down the path, go behind Safeway and turn left or north, 5 minutes walking you will be there. Warm and cozy upscale dining where you can enjoy wine with dinner and stroll home.
Excellent upscale Alberta steakhouse with a great view overlooking central park in Banff.
8 locals recommend
Chuck's Steakhouse
101 Banff AveExcellent upscale Alberta steakhouse with a great view overlooking central park in Banff.
Great tea and coffee shop with healthy lunch bowls. Two block easy walk.
128 locals recommend
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveGreat tea and coffee shop with healthy lunch bowls. Two block easy walk.
Amazing mountain top dining location with panoramic mountain views over Banff National Park.
12 locals recommend
Sky Bistro
100 Mountain AveAmazing mountain top dining location with panoramic mountain views over Banff National Park.
Lakeside dining at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is nice for a special occasion. High tea or fine dining, both offer the most spectactular views in the Rockies.
16 locals recommend
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise DriveLakeside dining at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is nice for a special occasion. High tea or fine dining, both offer the most spectactular views in the Rockies.
Great place for Sunday brunch in the Vermillion Room. Opportunity to check out the historic hotel. Ask at concierge about hotel tours.
46 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray AveGreat place for Sunday brunch in the Vermillion Room. Opportunity to check out the historic hotel. Ask at concierge about hotel tours.
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetCasual local pub and craft brewery.
Spa
13. The Nordic Spa in Kananaskis is fantastic for those that have never done an outdoor spa and love to visit spas. Brand new renovation at the Pomeroy has resulted in a fantastic outdoor relaxing spa, best of its kind in Western Canada. Great hiking in this region as well, this is where the local’s play and follow point 7 for a scenic backcountry drive over, Spray Lakes Road and the Smith Dorian Highway. Weekdays are likely best for this venue due to popularity.
60 locals recommend
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
1 Centennial Dr13. The Nordic Spa in Kananaskis is fantastic for those that have never done an outdoor spa and love to visit spas. Brand new renovation at the Pomeroy has resulted in a fantastic outdoor relaxing spa, best of its kind in Western Canada. Great hiking in this region as well, this is where the local’s play and follow point 7 for a scenic backcountry drive over, Spray Lakes Road and the Smith Dorian Highway. Weekdays are likely best for this venue due to popularity.
Sightseeing
Lake Louise…..don’t miss out on this gem of the Canadian Rockies. During the busy summer months it is best to set out very early in the day and weekday to avoid crowds. World class hiking, skiing as well as canoeing, horseback riding or rock climbing.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise…..don’t miss out on this gem of the Canadian Rockies. During the busy summer months it is best to set out very early in the day and weekday to avoid crowds. World class hiking, skiing as well as canoeing, horseback riding or rock climbing.
For the quintessential Canadiana experience nothing beats canoeing on a glacier lake in the majestic Rockies. Our favourite location for this activity is Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, fuel up at Cilantro’s lakeside. While in Yoho it is worth a visit to Takakkaw Falls.
49 locals recommend
Emerald Lake
For the quintessential Canadiana experience nothing beats canoeing on a glacier lake in the majestic Rockies. Our favourite location for this activity is Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, fuel up at Cilantro’s lakeside. While in Yoho it is worth a visit to Takakkaw Falls.
This less known region is to the east of Canmore or you can do a circle route up the Smith Dorian Pass over to Kananaskis. The area is utilized by locals more then tourists, beautiful scenery and lakes, great hiking and wildlife spotting opportunities.
116 locals recommend
Kananaskis
This less known region is to the east of Canmore or you can do a circle route up the Smith Dorian Pass over to Kananaskis. The area is utilized by locals more then tourists, beautiful scenery and lakes, great hiking and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Banff National Park Of Canada
Banff National Park, first national park in Canada.
Great driving loop near Banff, good for wildlife spotting. Look for mountain sheep between Two Jack Lake and Minnewanka Lake.
75 locals recommend
Lake Minnewanka
Great driving loop near Banff, good for wildlife spotting. Look for mountain sheep between Two Jack Lake and Minnewanka Lake.
Activities
Great summer or winter hiking trail. In the winter it is for adventurous only, cleats and walking sticks required.
18 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon, Upper Falls
Great summer or winter hiking trail. In the winter it is for adventurous only, cleats and walking sticks required.
Sunshine Village
Local ski area with great snow.
Via Ferrata assisted climbing activity happens here, one of the best new activities in the Rockies.
Cliff Bistro - at the top of the North American chair a great bistro with the most spectacular view in Banff.
84 locals recommend
Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdVia Ferrata assisted climbing activity happens here, one of the best new activities in the Rockies.
Cliff Bistro - at the top of the North American chair a great bistro with the most spectacular view in Banff.
Local recreation center with pools, climbing wall etc. Great entertainment for families.
Walking distance from condo, head out back of building to path behind Canadian Tire, turn right and walk path beside rail tracks, when you get past grocery store rec center is next building.
8 locals recommend
Canmore Recreation Centre
1900 8 AveLocal recreation center with pools, climbing wall etc. Great entertainment for families.
Walking distance from condo, head out back of building to path behind Canadian Tire, turn right and walk path beside rail tracks, when you get past grocery store rec center is next building.
Ski and Bike facility in Canmore. Hosted 1988 Winter Olympic events.
163 locals recommend
Canmore Nordic Centre station
Ski and Bike facility in Canmore. Hosted 1988 Winter Olympic events.
Alpine Helicopters Inc.
91 Bow Valley TrailLocal heli trips around Assiniboine or Three Sisters.
Shopping
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveLocal grocery store 1 minute walk from condo.
Canadian Tire
1110 Gateway AveHardware store behind condo has basic household items.
Home furnishings store with some mountain souvenir items.
17 locals recommend
Stonewaters Home Elements
638 8 StHome furnishings store with some mountain souvenir items.
City advice
Don't miss
Activities
The Canadian Rockies has a host of ADVENTURE activities. The best of the offerings are as follows, Heli Skiing, Heli Tours, Dog Sledding, Whitewater Rafting, Bow Float (gentle interpretive float for non-adventurous), Snowmobile & more. Whatever your interests, any of these activities will highlight your time in the Rockies.
What to pack
Don`t forget your jacket!
We have seen the snow fly in every single month of the year in the Canadian Rockies! Be sure to bring comfortable layers of casual clothing for all seasons including a jacket for outerwear. Hopefully you have the best weather but be prepared in case you don’t.
All venues in the Rockies are casual.
Don't miss
Canmore Hiking Trails
6.From the doorstep of the condo you can discover all of Canmore on foot. A huge network of trails can be accessed across the road (Railway Ave). Go past Starbucks/Alberta Treasury, cross the road at the pedestrian cross just past that building which leads you on to the trails. The river loop is the best and the old mining bridge is an architectural beauty. Circle into the downtown for a latte on the return. This is one of my favourite morning activities in Canmore. Grassi Lakes is another easy and popular Canmore hike.
Getting around
Local Transport
For those that prefer not to self-drive the Bow Valley has a good transit system linking Canmore-Banff-Lake Louise, www.roamtransit.com. For airport shuttle service to Canmore, www.banffairporter.com. In Canmore, a few taxi companies are available 1 403 996-2229 and all services are walking distance.