Guidebook for Canmore
Food Scene
Great food prepared by excellent chefs, only 5 minutes walk from the resort.
Quality Ingredients + Traditional Methods + Contemporary Interpretation. Discover a new dining experience in casual ambiance, punctuated by impeccable service. Open 7 days per week for breakfast + lunch + dinner.
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Table Food + Drink
511 Bow Valley TrailGreat food prepared by excellent chefs, only 5 minutes walk from the resort.
Quality Ingredients + Traditional Methods + Contemporary Interpretation. Discover a new dining experience in casual ambiance, punctuated by impeccable service. Open 7 days per week for breakfast + lunch + dinner.
Great restaurant for the meet lovers. Bring your appetite to this one, you will not leave hungry.
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Gaucho
629 8 StGreat restaurant for the meet lovers. Bring your appetite to this one, you will not leave hungry.
Fresh. Healthy. Fun.
Voted "Best Vegetarian Restaurant" & "Best Live Music Venue" in Bow Valley. Their Mega Fresh Bowl may be the largest salad in town, while the Buddha Bowl gets sung praises nationally by such musicians as Dan Mangan, Dala, Jill Barber and more.
Asian influences abound in the Pad Thai, Rice & Noodle Bowls. Paninis, wraps, soups and quesadillas round out our menu.
Most items have gluten free options. Intelligentsia coffee & 70 loose leaf teas.
Kids menu & toys.
Free wifi.
Open everyday breakfast & lunch, & select evenings for live music
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveFresh. Healthy. Fun.
Voted "Best Vegetarian Restaurant" & "Best Live Music Venue" in Bow Valley. Their Mega Fresh Bowl may be the largest salad in town, while the Buddha Bowl gets sung praises nationally by such musicians as Dan Mangan, Dala, Jill Barber and more.
Asian influences abound in the Pad Thai, Rice & Noodle Bowls. Paninis, wraps, soups and quesadillas round out our menu.
Most items have gluten free options. Intelligentsia coffee & 70 loose leaf teas.
Kids menu & toys.
Free wifi.
Open everyday breakfast & lunch, & select evenings for live music
An absolute gem of a casual café at the west end of Main Street, Mercato prides itself on the freshest of fresh ingredients, bundled into some of the most delicious sandwiches and salads you can imagine. Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, fig, arugula, and many, many more are combined to create brilliant traditional Italian fare from the self-serve counter. Also a market -- hence the name -- Mercato is the place in town to find artisanal olive oil and balsamic vinegar, among a plethora of other delectable Italian goods.
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Mountain Mercato
102-817 8 StAn absolute gem of a casual café at the west end of Main Street, Mercato prides itself on the freshest of fresh ingredients, bundled into some of the most delicious sandwiches and salads you can imagine. Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, fig, arugula, and many, many more are combined to create brilliant traditional Italian fare from the self-serve counter. Also a market -- hence the name -- Mercato is the place in town to find artisanal olive oil and balsamic vinegar, among a plethora of other delectable Italian goods.
Don’t expect a chain style Pizza!
They make everything from scratch, use the best-tasting meats and vegetables, fresh daily-made dough produced in-house by hard-working chefs.
Pizza Construction Pizza is unique.
Pizza Co. The Restaurant
1 Silvertip TrailDon’t expect a chain style Pizza!
They make everything from scratch, use the best-tasting meats and vegetables, fresh daily-made dough produced in-house by hard-working chefs.
Pizza Construction Pizza is unique.
An award-winning restaurant that has a diverse palate offering fusion style cooking, comfort foods, and an engaging wine list. Crazyweed allows guests a very cosmopolitan feel while enjoying fantastic mountain views
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Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveAn award-winning restaurant that has a diverse palate offering fusion style cooking, comfort foods, and an engaging wine list. Crazyweed allows guests a very cosmopolitan feel while enjoying fantastic mountain views
If there ever was a place for a perfectly prepared, thick and mouth-watering 100% Canadian Prime steak, this is it. 100% Canadian Prime represents the top 0.3% of all beef graded in Canada and is renowned for its outstanding flavor and tenderness and is cooked to a tee. Only beef is serve! All steaks are prepared with house made steak seasoning and finished under a 1500 degree broiler
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Rustica Steakhouse
2000 Silvertip TrailIf there ever was a place for a perfectly prepared, thick and mouth-watering 100% Canadian Prime steak, this is it. 100% Canadian Prime represents the top 0.3% of all beef graded in Canada and is renowned for its outstanding flavor and tenderness and is cooked to a tee. Only beef is serve! All steaks are prepared with house made steak seasoning and finished under a 1500 degree broiler
Voted most Romantic Restaurant in the Rockies. Tucked off Main Street, Canmore in a charming character house. Tapas offers the lively fusion of Spanish and New World flavours created by Chef Robert Hughes. Gluten free options.
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Tapas Restaurant
633 10 StVoted most Romantic Restaurant in the Rockies. Tucked off Main Street, Canmore in a charming character house. Tapas offers the lively fusion of Spanish and New World flavours created by Chef Robert Hughes. Gluten free options.
Food is fresh and wholesome. Serving fresh baked goods and hot breakfasts, hearty soups and stews, salads and Panini.....Good Earth is a coffeehouse with good food
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Good Earth Coffeehouse - Main Street Canmore
718 8 StFood is fresh and wholesome. Serving fresh baked goods and hot breakfasts, hearty soups and stews, salads and Panini.....Good Earth is a coffeehouse with good food
RAVE Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster who's goal is to source out some of the highest graded and best tasting coffee in the world! Onsite cafe has a selection of up to 15 different single origin coffees or blends at any one time as well as a selection of treats and light food options. What makes the cafe even more unique is that while you are enjoying your freshly roasted coffee you can watch them roast and prepare coffee through a glass wall partition into the roastery. With Free WiFi and a patio looking over three sisters in the summer it'll be the best coffee you've ever had.
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Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley TrailRAVE Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster who's goal is to source out some of the highest graded and best tasting coffee in the world! Onsite cafe has a selection of up to 15 different single origin coffees or blends at any one time as well as a selection of treats and light food options. What makes the cafe even more unique is that while you are enjoying your freshly roasted coffee you can watch them roast and prepare coffee through a glass wall partition into the roastery. With Free WiFi and a patio looking over three sisters in the summer it'll be the best coffee you've ever had.
Gaucho
629 8 StParks & Nature
The perfect family hike! The trail winds past a waterfall where it eventually leads you to two majestic turquoise lakes. You can't miss the panoramic views of Canmore that surround you every step of the hike.
The trail has two routes. The easy route takes you up a gravel access road with a gentle rising slope to the lake. The difficult route takes you through the wooded trail out to the Grassi Lakes Waterfall (pictured above) before a steep accent to the lake. Grassi Lakes is also a popular rock climbing spot.
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Grassi Lakes
The perfect family hike! The trail winds past a waterfall where it eventually leads you to two majestic turquoise lakes. You can't miss the panoramic views of Canmore that surround you every step of the hike.
The trail has two routes. The easy route takes you up a gravel access road with a gentle rising slope to the lake. The difficult route takes you through the wooded trail out to the Grassi Lakes Waterfall (pictured above) before a steep accent to the lake. Grassi Lakes is also a popular rock climbing spot.
Hikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers unite! Chester Lake is a year-round trail that meanders through forests and meadows leading to the emerald waters of Chester Lake itself. Most of the elevation gain is towards the beginning of the hike before the trail levels off and leads you through beautiful meadows to the lake.
Chester Lake Trail
Chester Lake TrailHikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers unite! Chester Lake is a year-round trail that meanders through forests and meadows leading to the emerald waters of Chester Lake itself. Most of the elevation gain is towards the beginning of the hike before the trail levels off and leads you through beautiful meadows to the lake.
The majority of the trail leads you through switchbacks up the mountain, until leaving the treed area where the last push will continue on loose rocks and scree towards the summit
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Ha Ling Peak
The majority of the trail leads you through switchbacks up the mountain, until leaving the treed area where the last push will continue on loose rocks and scree towards the summit
Begin with the trail that goes along Barrier Lake. After a couple kilometers the Trail will narrow and become steeper, leading to the first clearing. After a little bit more of a climb you will be rewarded with great views of Barrier Lake and the surrounding area – on a clear day you can see downtown Calgary off in the East!
Prairie View Trail
Begin with the trail that goes along Barrier Lake. After a couple kilometers the Trail will narrow and become steeper, leading to the first clearing. After a little bit more of a climb you will be rewarded with great views of Barrier Lake and the surrounding area – on a clear day you can see downtown Calgary off in the East!
The Troll Falls Trail offers a short trek for a huge reward! The trail begins in the forest, with occasional views across the Kananaskis Valley. After a steady, gentle climb you come to the U-shaped Troll Falls!
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Troll Falls
The Troll Falls Trail offers a short trek for a huge reward! The trail begins in the forest, with occasional views across the Kananaskis Valley. After a steady, gentle climb you come to the U-shaped Troll Falls!
Quarry Lake is a reclaimed mining quarry turned into a recreational park with a 100m deep lake, picnic area, trails, swimming area, and off-leash dog park. A popular summer spot for locals and visitors alike, Quarry Lake is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. The park boasts incredible views of Mount Rundle, Ha Ling Peak, and the Fairholme Range.
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IQuarry Lake Park
Spray Lakes RoadQuarry Lake is a reclaimed mining quarry turned into a recreational park with a 100m deep lake, picnic area, trails, swimming area, and off-leash dog park. A popular summer spot for locals and visitors alike, Quarry Lake is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. The park boasts incredible views of Mount Rundle, Ha Ling Peak, and the Fairholme Range.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the heart of downtown Canmore, Murrieta's achieves a lovely balance of rich traditional aesthetics and twenty first century culinary style. Enjoy the fine combination of Westcoast cuisine blended with Rocky Mountain influence. The dining area, located on the second floor, boasts 20 foot vaulted ceilings and magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains which are second to none. The ample use of natural stone, wrought iron, and rich mahogany detailing create an atmosphere of warmth and comfortable elegance.
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Murrieta's Mountain Bar & Grill
737 8 StLocated in the heart of downtown Canmore, Murrieta's achieves a lovely balance of rich traditional aesthetics and twenty first century culinary style. Enjoy the fine combination of Westcoast cuisine blended with Rocky Mountain influence. The dining area, located on the second floor, boasts 20 foot vaulted ceilings and magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains which are second to none. The ample use of natural stone, wrought iron, and rich mahogany detailing create an atmosphere of warmth and comfortable elegance.
A family friendly neighbourhood Tavern serving fresh proper food and drinks, open 7 days a week, lunch-dinner with late nights Thursday through Sunday.
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Tavern 1883
709 9 StA family friendly neighbourhood Tavern serving fresh proper food and drinks, open 7 days a week, lunch-dinner with late nights Thursday through Sunday.
Located in the heart of downtown Canmore, The Grizzly Paw offers 12 microbrewed beers and 7 low calorie hand crafted sodas on tap. Using locally produced products, Executive Chef creates daily delicious soups, world famous hand pressed burgers and delicious fresh sauces to go with grilled steaks, daily specials and pizza. If you are arriving late, don't worry; kitchen is open late and they have the best patio in town and it is fully heated
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Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailLocated in the heart of downtown Canmore, The Grizzly Paw offers 12 microbrewed beers and 7 low calorie hand crafted sodas on tap. Using locally produced products, Executive Chef creates daily delicious soups, world famous hand pressed burgers and delicious fresh sauces to go with grilled steaks, daily specials and pizza. If you are arriving late, don't worry; kitchen is open late and they have the best patio in town and it is fully heated
Arts & Culture
Welcome to the Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Venue, currently celebrating the works of Jason Carter, acclaimed Aboriginal soapstone carver and painter. 'Bold' and 'brilliant' are two words that have often been used to describe this prolific visual artist, and certainly when you step into the gallery, and walk amongst the sculptures, you'll experience something truly unique. The gallery is also a great spot for families to visit, as it is the houses 21 of the original paintings of the nationally celebrated children's book, WHO IS BOO?
On weekends, in the evenings, the gallery becomes a fabulous 50 seat venue where live music and cabaret take place, while you are surrounded by art!
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Carter-Ryan Gallery And Live Theatre
705 8 StWelcome to the Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Venue, currently celebrating the works of Jason Carter, acclaimed Aboriginal soapstone carver and painter. 'Bold' and 'brilliant' are two words that have often been used to describe this prolific visual artist, and certainly when you step into the gallery, and walk amongst the sculptures, you'll experience something truly unique. The gallery is also a great spot for families to visit, as it is the houses 21 of the original paintings of the nationally celebrated children's book, WHO IS BOO?
On weekends, in the evenings, the gallery becomes a fabulous 50 seat venue where live music and cabaret take place, while you are surrounded by art!
The Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre is dedicated to telling the stories of our mountains and our communities for present and future generations. Permanent displays about Canmore’s mining heritage, as well as the geology of the Rocky Mountains. Temporary displays change regularly. The Gift Shop specializes in books about the region, educational and heritage toys, local art, fossils and minerals, and more.
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Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
902B 7 AveThe Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre is dedicated to telling the stories of our mountains and our communities for present and future generations. Permanent displays about Canmore’s mining heritage, as well as the geology of the Rocky Mountains. Temporary displays change regularly. The Gift Shop specializes in books about the region, educational and heritage toys, local art, fossils and minerals, and more.
Essentials
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveSave-On-Foods
950 Railway AveShopping
The Tin Box is your "Go-To" shop for funky gifts. Home decor: plates, candles,vases, signs, pictures frames. Jewelry includes silver classics, to trendy diva. Cheeky fridge magnets, colourful socks scarves, bags. Thyme body care. 3000 humorous cards for every occasion...and much, much more.
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The Tin Box
637 8 StThe Tin Box is your "Go-To" shop for funky gifts. Home decor: plates, candles,vases, signs, pictures frames. Jewelry includes silver classics, to trendy diva. Cheeky fridge magnets, colourful socks scarves, bags. Thyme body care. 3000 humorous cards for every occasion...and much, much more.
A genuinely all natural skin care company offering a variety of handmade soap, moisturizing body butter, and aromatherapy products for the bath and body.
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company
204 Banff AveA genuinely all natural skin care company offering a variety of handmade soap, moisturizing body butter, and aromatherapy products for the bath and body.
Entertainment & Activities
Elevation Place is Canmore’s indoor playground and the hub of the community. Elevation Place offers something for everyone including an aquatics centre, indoor climbing gym, fitness facility, community library, art gallery and community gathering spaces
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Elevation Place
700 Railway AveElevation Place is Canmore’s indoor playground and the hub of the community. Elevation Place offers something for everyone including an aquatics centre, indoor climbing gym, fitness facility, community library, art gallery and community gathering spaces