Guidebook for Canmore

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Guidebook for Canmore

Food Scene

My favourite place to eat in the valley is Bear Street Tavern - awesome pizzas and decent drink options.
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Bear Street Tavern
211 Bear St
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My favourite place to eat in the valley is Bear Street Tavern - awesome pizzas and decent drink options.
An absolutely delectable Sunday Brunch.
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The Bison Restaurant
211 Bear St
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An absolutely delectable Sunday Brunch.
The one place that has convinced me being a vegetarian COULD be a possibility. Definitely try the mushroom ravioli and the nachos.
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Nourish Bistro Banff
211 Bear St
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The one place that has convinced me being a vegetarian COULD be a possibility. Definitely try the mushroom ravioli and the nachos.
For dessert swing by one of the two Beavertails locations on Banff Avenue for some deep fried deliciousness.
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BeaverTails
120 Banff Ave
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For dessert swing by one of the two Beavertails locations on Banff Avenue for some deep fried deliciousness.
Best place for brunch or a cup of tea is a five minute walk away at Communitea – very healthy lunch options and family friendly.
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 Ave
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Best place for brunch or a cup of tea is a five minute walk away at Communitea – very healthy lunch options and family friendly.
Just beside Communitea is this tasty pub food place with the tastiest of burgers.
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Tavern 1883
709 9 St
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Just beside Communitea is this tasty pub food place with the tastiest of burgers.
If you want something fancier (albeit Canmore fancy so you could still wear yoga pants and no one would care)
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Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway Ave
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If you want something fancier (albeit Canmore fancy so you could still wear yoga pants and no one would care)
A bicycle shop that also sells Stumptown Coffee. Boom.
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Bicycle Cafe
630 8 St
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A bicycle shop that also sells Stumptown Coffee. Boom.
Overall tastiness of fancified campside food.
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Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
219 Banff Ave
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Overall tastiness of fancified campside food.
Probably some of the best poutine outside of Quebec and Vancouver is here in Canmore. A bit out of the way, but oh so worth it. If you're brave try the Spruce Beer.
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102 Boulder Crescent
Probably some of the best poutine outside of Quebec and Vancouver is here in Canmore. A bit out of the way, but oh so worth it. If you're brave try the Spruce Beer.
Never had a dish here I didn't love.
KAIN TAYO
725 9 Street
Never had a dish here I didn't love.
The best place to get a coffee in Canmore. You can find them on Bow Valley Trail and Main Street.
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Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley Trail
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The best place to get a coffee in Canmore. You can find them on Bow Valley Trail and Main Street.
The best of fine dining in Canmore and perhaps the entire valley.
ankor restaurant
1430 2 Avenue
The best of fine dining in Canmore and perhaps the entire valley.

Shopping

One of my favourite places to pick up gifts. Natural soaps, hand washes, and products that are fantastical.
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company
204 Banff Ave
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One of my favourite places to pick up gifts. Natural soaps, hand washes, and products that are fantastical.
My favourite local store for tea (and another great idea for gifts)
Banff Avenue
211 Bear St
My favourite local store for tea (and another great idea for gifts)
Stylish Alberta made goods
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Project A
710 8 St
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Stylish Alberta made goods

Parks & Nature

Super easy trail. As in it may take about 45 minutes to get up there. You park at the trailhead and just meander right on up to these seriously strange coloured lakes.
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Grassi Lakes
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Super easy trail. As in it may take about 45 minutes to get up there. You park at the trailhead and just meander right on up to these seriously strange coloured lakes.
The views of the valley at the top are absolutely spectacular. Definitely a bit challenging if you don’t hike but it’s done by a lot of beginners and the end result is entirely worth it.
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Ha Ling Peak
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The views of the valley at the top are absolutely spectacular. Definitely a bit challenging if you don’t hike but it’s done by a lot of beginners and the end result is entirely worth it.
Rather than taking a left into Banff turn right and drive the Minnewanka Loop. Stop at Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and the ever so iconic Lake Minnewanka. Wander the lake shore or take a boat tour in the summer months. In winter you may see some solid games of hockey on the ice.
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Minnewankameer
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Rather than taking a left into Banff turn right and drive the Minnewanka Loop. Stop at Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and the ever so iconic Lake Minnewanka. Wander the lake shore or take a boat tour in the summer months. In winter you may see some solid games of hockey on the ice.
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular trails in Banff so I would recommend hitting it early (however double check the road is open in the spring). It's an easy uphill walk with two gorgeous falls and if you are feeling extra spry continue up to the Ink Pots.
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Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Parkway
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Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular trails in Banff so I would recommend hitting it early (however double check the road is open in the spring). It's an easy uphill walk with two gorgeous falls and if you are feeling extra spry continue up to the Ink Pots.
Drive to Upper Kananaskis Lake, explore the lakeshore then continue up to Rawson Lake. A moderate hike with gorgeous views of a lake and a wall of stone at the other side. Continue up Sarrail Ridge for fantastic views of Kananaskis if you wish.
Rawson Lake
Drive to Upper Kananaskis Lake, explore the lakeshore then continue up to Rawson Lake. A moderate hike with gorgeous views of a lake and a wall of stone at the other side. Continue up Sarrail Ridge for fantastic views of Kananaskis if you wish.
New to snowshoeing? Rent some in town and head down to the Chester Lake parking lot. An easy to moderate hike with rewarding views.
Chester Lake
New to snowshoeing? Rent some in town and head down to the Chester Lake parking lot. An easy to moderate hike with rewarding views.
One of my all time favourite summer hikes. Challenging at first the views along the top are draw dropping. Avalanche risks through spring so call Kananaskis Parks to get a trail report. Take your bear spray!
Tent Ridge
One of my all time favourite summer hikes. Challenging at first the views along the top are draw dropping. Avalanche risks through spring so call Kananaskis Parks to get a trail report. Take your bear spray!

Drinks & Nightlife

A short walk away and a place to grab some craft cocktails and enjoy some eats.
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Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 Street
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A short walk away and a place to grab some craft cocktails and enjoy some eats.

Entertainment & Activities

A retro bowling alley in the heart of the mountains. Grab a drink and have some fun.
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High Rollers
110 Banff Ave
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A retro bowling alley in the heart of the mountains. Grab a drink and have some fun.
In the winter rent some cross country skis and try out their tracks. In the summer bring your bike or rent one and explore the miles of trails.
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Canmore Nordic Centre station
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In the winter rent some cross country skis and try out their tracks. In the summer bring your bike or rent one and explore the miles of trails.

Essentials

The closest grocery store.
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Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway Ave
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The closest grocery store.
The ever so slightly farther away grocery store.
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Save-On-Foods
950 Railway Ave
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The ever so slightly farther away grocery store.
Forgot a specialty product that you can't find at Safeway or Save Ons? Shoppers is a great place to check. The ROAM bus to Banff is right outside as well.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
933 Railway Ave
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Forgot a specialty product that you can't find at Safeway or Save Ons? Shoppers is a great place to check. The ROAM bus to Banff is right outside as well.
The place to go for European delicacies and locally grown produce.
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Red Gables Deli
707 Spring Creek Dr
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The place to go for European delicacies and locally grown produce.

Sightseeing

It's a castle in the Rockies! A great place to meander, read up on the history of Banff as a resort town, see if the ghost stories are true, or go for afternoon tea.
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Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave
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It's a castle in the Rockies! A great place to meander, read up on the history of Banff as a resort town, see if the ghost stories are true, or go for afternoon tea.
Hike up or take the gondola (42pp) and take in views of the Bow Valley. Too pricey? Look at going up the chairlift at Norquay, Lake Louise or Sunshine.
Nationaal Historisch Site van Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station
Hike up or take the gondola (42pp) and take in views of the Bow Valley. Too pricey? Look at going up the chairlift at Norquay, Lake Louise or Sunshine.