Julie’s guidebook
Favourite restaurants
There are lots of great options to eat well in Canmore. Please find below a sample of our favourite spots.
This an incredible spot to grab something healthy and have at home after a long hike or bike ride in the mountains. Sometimes, holidays are too busy to cook; don't scratch off the healthy dinner yet!
They have multiple options that will satisfy specific dietary needs (such as gluten free, lactose free, etc).
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An Edible Life
112 Kananaskis WayThis an incredible spot to grab something healthy and have at home after a long hike or bike ride in the mountains. Sometimes, holidays are too busy to cook; don't scratch off the healthy dinner yet!
They have multiple options that will satisfy specific dietary needs (such as gluten free, lactose free, etc).
Want to grab a great tea or coffee? That's the spot. And if you have little ones trailing along with you, they have toys for them to play.
Their menu is full of healthy options and always wonderful.
If you are in a rush, they have a convenient and quick online pick-up option.
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveWant to grab a great tea or coffee? That's the spot. And if you have little ones trailing along with you, they have toys for them to play.
Their menu is full of healthy options and always wonderful.
If you are in a rush, they have a convenient and quick online pick-up option.
If you feel like a nice meal, this is the spot. It is a perfect for a romantic dinner!
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Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveIf you feel like a nice meal, this is the spot. It is a perfect for a romantic dinner!
You want to treat yourself to a fancy romantic dinner, this is the spot! It's downtown, but a little tucked away beside the town hall.
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Trough Dining Co
725 9 StYou want to treat yourself to a fancy romantic dinner, this is the spot! It's downtown, but a little tucked away beside the town hall.
This is your closest coffee bar from the condo. Locally owned, they have good coffee and the service is always quick and friendly!
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Beamer's Coffee Bar
737 7 AveThis is your closest coffee bar from the condo. Locally owned, they have good coffee and the service is always quick and friendly!
This is a spot where locals go! It's a bakery and café owned by European descent folks. The breads are germanic style and you can find authentic apple strudel (the Austrian one is our favourite).
Pretty close to the condo.
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JK Bakery Cafe
1514 Railway AveThis is a spot where locals go! It's a bakery and café owned by European descent folks. The breads are germanic style and you can find authentic apple strudel (the Austrian one is our favourite).
Pretty close to the condo.
This is a great spot to grab a healthy and hearty breakfast on the go. They also have good coffee.
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Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 StThis is a great spot to grab a healthy and hearty breakfast on the go. They also have good coffee.
Who can go wrong with wood fired pizza?! It is an amazing spot and, no surprise here, is VERY popular. You can dine in or take-out.
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 StWho can go wrong with wood fired pizza?! It is an amazing spot and, no surprise here, is VERY popular. You can dine in or take-out.
Classic homey food. Julie is Québécoise and this is a little taste of home for her. Great for a lazy breakfast and brunch with loads of coffee, long chats. Bon appétit!
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Chez Francois breakfast & brunch
1716 Bow Valley TrailClassic homey food. Julie is Québécoise and this is a little taste of home for her. Great for a lazy breakfast and brunch with loads of coffee, long chats. Bon appétit!
Your holiday "To Do list"
There is SO much to see and you only have a limited time! We thought we would share with you a couple of things to do around town.
Want to tour the breweries and distilleries in town? Or rent a bike to stroll around the trail system along the river? The folks at Tour Canmore can set you up.
Tour Canmore
1-702 8 StWant to tour the breweries and distilleries in town? Or rent a bike to stroll around the trail system along the river? The folks at Tour Canmore can set you up.
Want to come mountain biking? They have bikes for you. Call ahead to check on availability.
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Rebound Cycle
902 8 StWant to come mountain biking? They have bikes for you. Call ahead to check on availability.
This is the venue used for XC skiing and biathlon in the 1988 Olympics. In the summer time, they have an amazing trail system for mountain biking and trail running.
You can rent bikes on site at Trail Sports.
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Canmore Nordic Centre station
This is the venue used for XC skiing and biathlon in the 1988 Olympics. In the summer time, they have an amazing trail system for mountain biking and trail running.
You can rent bikes on site at Trail Sports.
I know, this is a store... But I am not hinting on shopping as a to do list. These guys are a great resource for trail running in the valley.
SkiUphill - RunUphill
906 Bow Valley TrailI know, this is a store... But I am not hinting on shopping as a to do list. These guys are a great resource for trail running in the valley.
The ski hill is closed, but there is a guided via ferrata that is awesome for those who want to experience climbing but have no or little experience. It is a guided adventure.
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Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdThe ski hill is closed, but there is a guided via ferrata that is awesome for those who want to experience climbing but have no or little experience. It is a guided adventure.
Rainy day? Don't worry, there is plenty of things to do here for the whole family. You can find a pool, hot tubs, a climbing gym, the library and a coffee shop on site. They also offer a variety of fitness classes.
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Elevation Place
700 Railway AveRainy day? Don't worry, there is plenty of things to do here for the whole family. You can find a pool, hot tubs, a climbing gym, the library and a coffee shop on site. They also offer a variety of fitness classes.
Want to work out the kinks from all the hiking you've been doing? Or the weather isn't as perfect and you need to unwind? This is a great spot for any level yogi to get a great class.
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Yoga Lounge The
826 8 StWant to work out the kinks from all the hiking you've been doing? Or the weather isn't as perfect and you need to unwind? This is a great spot for any level yogi to get a great class.
Lots of things happen here: pottery, visual art classes, but they also have family activities, kids camp, movies comedy nights. Checkout their website for the schedule.
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artsPlace Canmore
950 8 AveLots of things happen here: pottery, visual art classes, but they also have family activities, kids camp, movies comedy nights. Checkout their website for the schedule.
From May 23 to October 3, every Thursday, the Canmore Farmers Mountain Market takes place in front of the Canmore Civic Centre. You can find food, take out, coffee and lots of artsy things.
There is also a Banff Mountain market that takes place every Wednesday from May 22 to October 2 in the Banff Central Park.
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Tourism Canmore Kananaskis
2801 Bow Valley TrailFrom May 23 to October 3, every Thursday, the Canmore Farmers Mountain Market takes place in front of the Canmore Civic Centre. You can find food, take out, coffee and lots of artsy things.
There is also a Banff Mountain market that takes place every Wednesday from May 22 to October 2 in the Banff Central Park.
How to get around
We are including a few options for you to get around town and to the favourite spots in Banff National Park.
There's a LOT of people here in the summer time.
If you plan on visiting Banff and Lake Louise, please check them out. There is a mandatory shuttle to go up to Lake Louise: Parks Canada website has all the information on their website. Not only is it convenient, it is also inexpensive!
The bus spot is within a 10 minutes walk from the condo.
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Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission - Roam Transit
224 Beaver StThere's a LOT of people here in the summer time.
If you plan on visiting Banff and Lake Louise, please check them out. There is a mandatory shuttle to go up to Lake Louise: Parks Canada website has all the information on their website. Not only is it convenient, it is also inexpensive!
The bus spot is within a 10 minutes walk from the condo.
There is an extensive trail system along the town. We include a convenient map for you which you will find on the desk in the main area. These trails are bike and walking friendly.
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Canmore
There is an extensive trail system along the town. We include a convenient map for you which you will find on the desk in the main area. These trails are bike and walking friendly.