Guidebook for Canmore
Food Scene
It has THE best views from their outdoor eating deck. The food is great, but make sure you have a reservation as this restaurant is busy year round.
213 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailIt has THE best views from their outdoor eating deck. The food is great, but make sure you have a reservation as this restaurant is busy year round.
Great food and fun ambiance. Busy spot, so you may need to wait in line to order and you can usually find a table.
75 locals recommend
The Summit Cafe
1001 Cougar Creek DrGreat food and fun ambiance. Busy spot, so you may need to wait in line to order and you can usually find a table.
Excellent French baking, their baguettes are the best in Canmore and the sweet treats are delectable.
69 locals recommend
Le fournil Bakery
101-1205 Bow Valley TrailExcellent French baking, their baguettes are the best in Canmore and the sweet treats are delectable.
Great pizza, but a little on the pricey side. Walking distance from the house, which is convenient.
45 locals recommend
Red Rock Pizza
1005 Cougar Creek DrGreat pizza, but a little on the pricey side. Walking distance from the house, which is convenient.
If you are looking for authentic poutine then this is the place to go! About 15 different types of poutine to choose from, as well as "steamie" hot dogs, subs, burgers from small to monster sized. Great milkshakes and walking distance from the house.
18 locals recommend
514 Poutine
102 Boulder CrescentIf you are looking for authentic poutine then this is the place to go! About 15 different types of poutine to choose from, as well as "steamie" hot dogs, subs, burgers from small to monster sized. Great milkshakes and walking distance from the house.
Great deli, the sausages are excellent and a wide selection to choose from. Bakery there as well to pick up some fresh bread or rolls. Walking distance from the house.
23 locals recommend
Valbella Gourmet Foods
104 Elk Run BlvdGreat deli, the sausages are excellent and a wide selection to choose from. Bakery there as well to pick up some fresh bread or rolls. Walking distance from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Drake Pub
909 Railway AveGreat space, often has bands playing, good service.
Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
749 Railway AveGood food, hangout spot for a lot of locals.
Sightseeing
Can hike there easy or hard, if you select hard, it is quite steep in spots. Great views and the lakes are so pretty, especially when the sun is hitting them. Beautiful blue and green.
155 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes
Can hike there easy or hard, if you select hard, it is quite steep in spots. Great views and the lakes are so pretty, especially when the sun is hitting them. Beautiful blue and green.
Historic because it is the birthplace of Banff National Park. Make sure you visit the Cave with the Basin, but also take the time to do the nature walk to the marshes below. Sometimes you get lucky enough to see wildlife or catch a glimpse of the garter snakes that live there due to the natural hot springs.
23 locals recommend
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave AveHistoric because it is the birthplace of Banff National Park. Make sure you visit the Cave with the Basin, but also take the time to do the nature walk to the marshes below. Sometimes you get lucky enough to see wildlife or catch a glimpse of the garter snakes that live there due to the natural hot springs.
Arts & Culture
artsPlace does it all, movie screenings, live music, comedy nights, poetry reading, performances, art classes and a small art gallery to peruse. Lots for everyone. Check out their website for detailed schedules.
64 locals recommend
artsPlace Canmore
950 8 AveartsPlace does it all, movie screenings, live music, comedy nights, poetry reading, performances, art classes and a small art gallery to peruse. Lots for everyone. Check out their website for detailed schedules.
Essentials
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveSave-On-Foods
950 Railway AveGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
317 Banff AveShopping
Lots of fun and different goods to purchase in this eclectic store. They are always looking for new things to carry and sell.
14 locals recommend
The Tin Box
637 8 StLots of fun and different goods to purchase in this eclectic store. They are always looking for new things to carry and sell.
Do you love chocolate? This is THE place to get some in Canmore. All of their products are made right there at the store and so many choices you have to stop in to see for yourself.
18 locals recommend
Le Chocolatier
701 Benchlands TrailDo you love chocolate? This is THE place to get some in Canmore. All of their products are made right there at the store and so many choices you have to stop in to see for yourself.