Susan's Guidebook
Food Scene Canmore
They do various dishes. It’s our favourite for pizza. In off peak season they will do take out. When it gets busy it’s fine in only and like most restaurants in Canmore it gets busy.
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailNice for French inspired breakfast or lunch
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Chez Francois breakfast & brunch
1716 Bow Valley TrailNice for French inspired breakfast or lunch
Nice for breakfast. They have tables to eat outside if it’s nice.
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The Summit Cafe
1001 Cougar Creek DrNice for breakfast. They have tables to eat outside if it’s nice.
This is on the main street in Canmore. Nice place if you are strolling through Canmore.
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The Wood Restaurant & Lounge
838 8 StreetThis is on the main street in Canmore. Nice place if you are strolling through Canmore.
Sage Bistro
1712 Bow Valley TrailOrder the Train Wreck breakfast
Rocket Pie Pizza
Favorite pizza place
Food Scene Banff
If you want to try bison, elk ostrich or alligator meat then this is the place to go. It is a little more on the pricy side but you can opt for the set menu with cheese fondu selection of meat you cook on hot rocks and chocolate fondue.
If you feel like exotic meat like elk or alligator, cheese or chocolate fondue then this is the place.
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The Grizzly House
207 Banff AveIf you feel like exotic meat like elk or alligator, cheese or chocolate fondue then this is the place.
This is a little hole in the wall that can seat 20 people tops. If your kids like sushi it’s fun to pick food going round on toy trains
Banff Sushi House
304 Caribou StThis is a little hole in the wall that can seat 20 people tops. If your kids like sushi it’s fun to pick food going round on toy trains
Nothing fancy. I like their rooftop patio in the summer on a hot day.
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Rose & Crown
202 Banff AveNothing fancy. I like their rooftop patio in the summer on a hot day.
Bear Street Tavern
211 Bear StGreat pizza
It’s expensive but if you want to go for a brunch with everything imaginable in the historic Banff springs hotel this is a treat.
The Vermillion Room
405 Spray AvenueIt’s expensive but if you want to go for a brunch with everything imaginable in the historic Banff springs hotel this is a treat.
Ski hills / Summer Gondolas
Ski in the winter or take the gondola in the summer
Host to the World Cup our favorite local hill. Gondola is open in the summer.
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Eziko le Ski Lake Louise
1 Whitehorn RdHost to the World Cup our favorite local hill. Gondola is open in the summer.
Great hill but get there early. There is only one way up and the gondola is a bottleneck. Gondola is open in the summer
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Isixeko saseSunshine
Great hill but get there early. There is only one way up and the gondola is a bottleneck. Gondola is open in the summer
Alberta's oldest ski hill. A great tube park in the winter for non-skiers. Their chairlift is open in summer.
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I-Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdAlberta's oldest ski hill. A great tube park in the winter for non-skiers. Their chairlift is open in summer.
Isakhiwo seSki seNakiska
2 Mt Allan DrGreat for beginners
Spa
This is pricey but it’s pure bliss. You need an afternoon to enjoy all the pools.
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray AveAnother beautiful spa that requires some time to enjoy. Head in the opposite direction from Banff to check out kananaskis
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Kananaskis Nordic Spa
1 Centennial DrAnother beautiful spa that requires some time to enjoy. Head in the opposite direction from Banff to check out kananaskis
Golf
Pricey but very good golf
Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club
4100 Stewart Creek DrIf you like to golf you will enjoy this course.
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Kananaskis Country Golf Course
1 Lorette RoadIf you like to golf you will enjoy this course.
Pool
Elevation Place
700 Railway AveBanff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain AveNeighborhoods
Banff is a cute little town. Lots of shops selling outdoor gear and souvenirs. Loads of restaurants to choose from. There is walking along the river in Banff that is nice. If you go over the bridge and turn left the road will take you up to the natural hot spring pool which are nice and the Historic Fairmont hotel which is reminiscent of a Bavarian castle.
A little lest touristy than Banff Canmore has lots to offer. The main street is worth a stroll and you can walk along river which is very scenic. For those more adventurous the Canmore Nordic center has biking trails, cross country ski trails and hiking.
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Canmore
A little lest touristy than Banff Canmore has lots to offer. The main street is worth a stroll and you can walk along river which is very scenic. For those more adventurous the Canmore Nordic center has biking trails, cross country ski trails and hiking.
The village of lake Louise is much smaller than Banff or Canmore. People visit to see Morraine Lake and lake Louise. It gets very busy in the summer and there is limited parking so I would try and visit earlier in the day. I usually eat in Banff because there are more options but for a quick bit I get something from Lagens in the village and eat it at the picnic tables behind the village. If you do the tea house hike at Laje Louise you can get a snack at the tea house (cash only). Fit a decadent meal visit the Chateau lake Louise hotel.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailThe village of lake Louise is much smaller than Banff or Canmore. People visit to see Morraine Lake and lake Louise. It gets very busy in the summer and there is limited parking so I would try and visit earlier in the day. I usually eat in Banff because there are more options but for a quick bit I get something from Lagens in the village and eat it at the picnic tables behind the village. If you do the tea house hike at Laje Louise you can get a snack at the tea house (cash only). Fit a decadent meal visit the Chateau lake Louise hotel.
Couple of hours drive away if you want to take a day trip. They have a large outdoor hot springs pool and a big regular outdoor swimming pool.
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Radium Hot Springs
Couple of hours drive away if you want to take a day trip. They have a large outdoor hot springs pool and a big regular outdoor swimming pool.
If you are flying out of Calgary or want to hit the big city, Calgary is worth a stop. Top attractions include the Calgary tower, Glenbow museum, Calgary zoo, winsport (mountain biking, mini golf, zip lines), Calaway park (amusement rides).
17th avenue for bars and restaurants. The core downtown for shopping or cross iron mills for outlet shopping.
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Calgary
If you are flying out of Calgary or want to hit the big city, Calgary is worth a stop. Top attractions include the Calgary tower, Glenbow museum, Calgary zoo, winsport (mountain biking, mini golf, zip lines), Calaway park (amusement rides).
17th avenue for bars and restaurants. The core downtown for shopping or cross iron mills for outlet shopping.
Little Mountain town that is a two hour drive west. Summertime enjoy whitewater rafting on the kicking horse river, suspension bridge, mountain biking, zip lines. Winter time ski Kicking Horse resort.
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Golden
Little Mountain town that is a two hour drive west. Summertime enjoy whitewater rafting on the kicking horse river, suspension bridge, mountain biking, zip lines. Winter time ski Kicking Horse resort.