Guidebook for Canmore
Cafes
Coffee and quick eats.
Le fournil Bakery
101-1205 Bow Valley TrailAlmond Croissants - they make their own special almond paste!
Great coffee on main street. Try the mocha with both chocolate and caramel added!
48 locals recommend
Mountain Mercato
102-817 8 StGreat coffee on main street. Try the mocha with both chocolate and caramel added!
Great choice of bagel toppings or grab a bag of day old to enjoy at home. Two locations in town, main street and Bow Valley Trail.
99 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 StGreat choice of bagel toppings or grab a bag of day old to enjoy at home. Two locations in town, main street and Bow Valley Trail.
Chilled scene for healthy cuisine. Try one of the bowls for a healthy lift of vegetables when travelling.
128 locals recommend
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveChilled scene for healthy cuisine. Try one of the bowls for a healthy lift of vegetables when travelling.
Activities Summer
Summer fun on the water!
Get local tips for the great spots to SUP around town.
28 locals recommend
Bow Valley Stand Up Paddleboarding
1430 Bow Valley TrailGet local tips for the great spots to SUP around town.
Be dazzled by the deep glacier blue water of the Bow River in Banff, and explore up the more gentle Forty Mile Creek with a chance of spotting wildlife.
31 locals recommend
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf StreetBe dazzled by the deep glacier blue water of the Bow River in Banff, and explore up the more gentle Forty Mile Creek with a chance of spotting wildlife.
Canoe with the view of Victoria Glacier and the Fairmont Chateau.
https://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/promotions/canoeing/
16 locals recommend
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise DriveCanoe with the view of Victoria Glacier and the Fairmont Chateau.
https://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/promotions/canoeing/
Enjoy a stroll around Emerald Lake or hire a canoe.
https://sites.google.com/theboathousetradingco.com/emeraldcanoes/home?authuser=2
18 locals recommend
Emerald Lake Lodge
1 Emerald Lake RdEnjoy a stroll around Emerald Lake or hire a canoe.
https://sites.google.com/theboathousetradingco.com/emeraldcanoes/home?authuser=2
Canoe in the Valley of the Ten Peaks on Moraine Lake.
http://banffandbeyond.com/the-lake-with-the-twenty-dollar-view-moraine-lake/
Investigate access (might have to get a paid shuttle bus from Lake Louise : https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/parkbus/louise)
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
Canoe in the Valley of the Ten Peaks on Moraine Lake.
http://banffandbeyond.com/the-lake-with-the-twenty-dollar-view-moraine-lake/
Investigate access (might have to get a paid shuttle bus from Lake Louise : https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/parkbus/louise)
Relaxation
Mineral Pools, Spas and Yoga
Book a spa treatment and enjoy a relaxing zone drinking herbal tea and using the steam room and hot tub. Great for small groups.
Bodhi Tree Spa
1818 Mountain AveBook a spa treatment and enjoy a relaxing zone drinking herbal tea and using the steam room and hot tub. Great for small groups.
A great way to enjoy the hot springs and history of the Chateaus in the Canadian Rockies is to go in the evening to Banff Springs for Twilight weekday ( Monday - Thursday) spa access after 7pm for $35. Check here for the latest details:
http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/willow-stream/visiting-the-spa/
46 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray AveA great way to enjoy the hot springs and history of the Chateaus in the Canadian Rockies is to go in the evening to Banff Springs for Twilight weekday ( Monday - Thursday) spa access after 7pm for $35. Check here for the latest details:
http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/willow-stream/visiting-the-spa/
Fit in an early yoga class to set up your day!
http://www.theyogalounge.ca/
9 locals recommend
Yoga Lounge The
826 8 StFit in an early yoga class to set up your day!
http://www.theyogalounge.ca/
Must Sees
The Highlights for a visit in the Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise is a beautiful glacier lake with historic Fairmont Chateau, and Moraine Lake with the Valley of the Ten Peaks (if you can get access - plan your visit with Parks Canada).
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/louise
Lake Louise is a frozen wonderland in winter with ice skating, ice sculptures and horse sleigh rides that can be booked.
The road to Moraine Lake is closed in winter.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise is a beautiful glacier lake with historic Fairmont Chateau, and Moraine Lake with the Valley of the Ten Peaks (if you can get access - plan your visit with Parks Canada).
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/louise
Lake Louise is a frozen wonderland in winter with ice skating, ice sculptures and horse sleigh rides that can be booked.
The road to Moraine Lake is closed in winter.
Peyto Lake is a stunning blue glacier lake on the drive from Banff to Jasper. It is also just past Bow Lake with its falls and glacier. To view Peyto Lake, its a short walk from the car park:
http://www.albertawow.com/hikes/Peyto_Lake_Hike/Peyto_Lake_Hike.htm
Plan your visit considering closures by Parks Canada: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/glaciers-icefields
16 locals recommend
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is a stunning blue glacier lake on the drive from Banff to Jasper. It is also just past Bow Lake with its falls and glacier. To view Peyto Lake, its a short walk from the car park:
http://www.albertawow.com/hikes/Peyto_Lake_Hike/Peyto_Lake_Hike.htm
Plan your visit considering closures by Parks Canada: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/glaciers-icefields
Emerald Lake is on the drive to Golden, past field and best viewed when the ice is melted in summer.
Plan you visit considering closures by Parks Canada:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/places
18 locals recommend
Emerald Lake Lodge
1 Emerald Lake RdEmerald Lake is on the drive to Golden, past field and best viewed when the ice is melted in summer.
Plan you visit considering closures by Parks Canada:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/places
Short Hikes
Hikes in the area that won't take all day.
Park at the reservoir and hike above the falls to the beautiful clean spring lakes, an area popular for rock climbing.
http://www.tourismcanmore.com/profiles/things-to-do/grassi-lakes-trail
155 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes
Park at the reservoir and hike above the falls to the beautiful clean spring lakes, an area popular for rock climbing.
http://www.tourismcanmore.com/profiles/things-to-do/grassi-lakes-trail
From Lake Louise, hike up to the Agnes Tea House for great views of the lake and mountains. http://www.lakeagnesteahouse.com/getting-here.php
Lake Agnes
From Lake Louise, hike up to the Agnes Tea House for great views of the lake and mountains. http://www.lakeagnesteahouse.com/getting-here.php
Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots, beautiful falls in summer and winter.
http://banff.ca/index.aspx?NID=648
99 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley ParkwayJohnston Canyon & Ink Pots, beautiful falls in summer and winter.
http://banff.ca/index.aspx?NID=648
Above Banff township is Sulphur Mountain, which has a hiking trail up while the Gondola is free down.
http://banff.ca/index.aspx?NID=658
25 locals recommend
Sulphur Mountain
Above Banff township is Sulphur Mountain, which has a hiking trail up while the Gondola is free down.
http://banff.ca/index.aspx?NID=658
This hike is a weekend favourite for Calgary folk that like to get the heart rate up. Steep climb but amazing views over Canmore and the valley to the south.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/canmore-and-area/ha-ling/
86 locals recommend
Ha Ling Peak
This hike is a weekend favourite for Calgary folk that like to get the heart rate up. Steep climb but amazing views over Canmore and the valley to the south.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/canmore-and-area/ha-ling/
Canmore is loaded with trails all through town, along creeks, rivers, ponds and with plenty of forest atmosphere.
https://canmore.ca/recreation-facility/trails
307 locals recommend
Canmore
Canmore is loaded with trails all through town, along creeks, rivers, ponds and with plenty of forest atmosphere.
https://canmore.ca/recreation-facility/trails
Book a shuttle bus or gondola ride up to Sunshine Ski Village, to hike the wildflower meadows best viewed in August.
https://www.sunshinemeadowsbanff.com/
142 locals recommend
Sunshine Village
Book a shuttle bus or gondola ride up to Sunshine Ski Village, to hike the wildflower meadows best viewed in August.
https://www.sunshinemeadowsbanff.com/
Restaurants Canmore
Special occasions can be celebrated with food!
Dishes at Crazyweed utilize local ingredients.
https://crazyweed.ca/
158 locals recommend
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveDishes at Crazyweed utilize local ingredients.
https://crazyweed.ca/
Cosy with a chance of taste explosions!
https://www.thetrough.ca/
30 locals recommend
Trough Dining Co
725 9 StCosy with a chance of taste explosions!
https://www.thetrough.ca/
Tapas Restaurant
633 10 StPlate meant to be shared but you will be tempted to not!
For the steak and desserts!
https://silvertipresort.com/dining/rustica-steakhouse/
17 locals recommend
Rustica Steakhouse
2000 Silvertip TrailFor the steak and desserts!
https://silvertipresort.com/dining/rustica-steakhouse/
Great mountain views from the patio and beautiful mountain architecture inside.
http://www.irongoat.ca/
213 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailGreat mountain views from the patio and beautiful mountain architecture inside.
http://www.irongoat.ca/
For the sushi fix and great mountain views.
http://www.wildorchidbistro.com/
28 locals recommend
Wild Orchid Bistro
1818 Mountain AveFor the sushi fix and great mountain views.
http://www.wildorchidbistro.com/
For something different, try this family friendly style.
https://www.blakecanmore.com/
66 locals recommend
BLAKE
810 Bow Valley TrailFor something different, try this family friendly style.
https://www.blakecanmore.com/
Great spot for happy hour, above main street with wooden ceiling and mountain views.
http://canmore.murrietas.ca/
Featured in the movie: The Right Kind of Wrong (2013)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2286990/videoplayer/vi1390262809
70 locals recommend
Murrieta's Mountain Bar & Grill
737 8 StGreat spot for happy hour, above main street with wooden ceiling and mountain views.
http://canmore.murrietas.ca/
Featured in the movie: The Right Kind of Wrong (2013)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2286990/videoplayer/vi1390262809
Feeling up for tasty and warming italian cuisine?
http://www.santa-lucia.ca/
20 locals recommend
Santa Lucia Trattoria
714 8 StFeeling up for tasty and warming italian cuisine?
http://www.santa-lucia.ca/
Family style mexican cuisine on Main Street.
https://www.aromamexicanrestaurant.co/
11 locals recommend
Aroma Mexican Restaurant Canmore
101-837 8 StFamily style mexican cuisine on Main Street.
https://www.aromamexicanrestaurant.co/
Indian cuisine on the way into town, and also available at the summer Farmer's Markets. Closes early and not open every day.
www.themaddogcafe.ca/
8 locals recommend
The Mad Dog Cafe & Market (Dead Mans Flats)
302 Old Canmore RoadIndian cuisine on the way into town, and also available at the summer Farmer's Markets. Closes early and not open every day.
www.themaddogcafe.ca/
Traditional wood fired pizza, plus pasta and salads. https://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca/locations/canmore/
99 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 StTraditional wood fired pizza, plus pasta and salads. https://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca/locations/canmore/
So much meat but a great salad bar also!
www.brazilianbbq.ca/canmore-specials.shtml
30 locals recommend
Gaucho
629 8 StSo much meat but a great salad bar also!
www.brazilianbbq.ca/canmore-specials.shtml