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 locals recommend
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway Ave"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 locals recommend
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 Street"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 locals recommend
Gaucho
629 8 St"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 locals recommend
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
622 8 St"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 locals recommend
Tapas Restaurant
633 10 St"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 locals recommend
Rustica Steakhouse
2000 Silvertip Trail"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 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 St"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 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 St"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 locals recommend
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 Ave"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 locals recommend
Table Food + Drink
511 Bow Valley Trail" 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 locals recommend
Sage Bistro
1712 Bow Valley Trail"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 locals recommend
Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr"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 locals recommend
The Bison Restaurant
211 Bear St"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."
The Juniper Bistro
1 Juniper Way"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 locals recommend
Block Kitchen + Bar
5 Banff Ave"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 locals recommend
Tooloulous
204 Caribou St"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 locals recommend
Nourish Bistro Banff
211 Bear St"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 locals recommend
Saltlik Banff
221 Bear St"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 locals recommend
Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
219 Banff Ave"Free distillery tours available. The atmosphere created here in the restaurant has a classic Canadian feel with campfire inspired cooking."
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 locals recommend
The Wood Restaurant & Lounge
838 8 Street"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 locals recommend
PD3 by BLAKE
806 8 St"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"
BLAKE
810 Bow Valley Trail"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 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands Trail"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 locals recommend
Rose & Crown
202 Banff Ave"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 locals recommend
The Drake Pub
909 Railway Ave"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 locals recommend
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive"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 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave"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 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes Trail Head
Ken Richie Way"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 locals recommend
Banff Gondola
100 Mountain Ave"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."
Alpine Helicopters Inc.
91 Bow Valley TrailColumbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Alberta 93Banff Park Museum
Lake Minnewanka
Bow Falls Viewpoint
Bow Falls AvenueBanff Visitor Information Kiosk @ Banff Railway Station
327 Railway AveCanmore Caverns Ltd
129 Bow Meadows CrescentTravel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre
2801 Bow Valley TrailCave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave AveLake Minnewanka Loop Boat Tour Estimated Departure Point
Parks and Nature
Kananaskis
Ha Ling Peak
Canmore Nordic Centre station
Upper Kananaskis Lake
Spray Lakes Reservoir
Three Sisters
Entertainment & Activities
Kananaskis White Water Rafting
Lux Cinema Banff
229 Bear StLegacy Trail station
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain AveArts and Culture
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
902B 7 AveFireweed Glass Studio
111 Bow Meadows CrescentBuffalo Nations Luxton Museum
1 Birch AveStonewaters Home Elements
638 8 StEssentials
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveSave-On-Foods
950 Railway AveRexall
901 8 StShoppers Drug Mart
933 Railway AveCanmore General Hospital
1100 Hospital PlElevation Place
700 Railway AveSolara Resort & Spa - Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
187 Kananaskis Way