Our Favourite Places

Here’s a list of our favourite places we’ve come across in our time in Banff and Canmore this time of year. We’re continuing to add more of our favorite spots and details, so keep an eye on this page for updates. While you’re in Canada - try a poutine and a beavertail!

Johnston Canyon

01 / Hikes & Scenic Walks

Here’s our favourite hikes in Banff and surrounding area:

  • Sunrise at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise*

    • Larches Hike

    • Lake Agnes Teahouse Hike at Lake Louise

    • Canoeing in Lake Louise

Note: This is the last weekend before Moraine & the Lake Agnes Teahouse closes for the season! Best way to go is to reserve shuttle buses through Parks Canada.

  • Icefields Parkway Drive to Jasper*

    • Peyto Lake

    • Ice Explorers to Athabasca Glacier

    • Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Note: Download offline maps - cellphone service here is limited! FYI they will scan your park pass (just need one per car) for entry. Be on the lookout for wildlife!

  • Tunnel Mountain

For scenic walks & easy hikes:

  • Johnston Canyon

    • Lower & Upper Canyon (easy)

    • Longer hike to Ink Pots

  • Grassi Lakes Trail

  • Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk

  • Banff Gondola

    • Dine at Sky Bistro

  • Lake Minnewanka

Bridgette Bar

02 / Dining & Shopping

Our favourite Canmore spots:

  • Bridgette Bar

  • Where the Buffalo Roam Saloon

  • 4296

  • Gaucho Brazillian Steakhouse

  • Tank310

  • Ankor

  • Stonewaters Home Goods Store

  • ÉpiCanmore Cafe

  • The Pulse General Store + Coffee Bar

  • Communitea Cafe (amazing peach tea!)

  • Crazyweed

Banff:

  • Analog Coffee at the Kenrick

  • The Fat Ox

  • Lupo

  • Three Bears Brewery

  • Hello Sunshine

  • Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse

  • Beavertails (duh)

  • Jolene’s Teahouse

03 / Wellness & Experiences

Spas:

  • Fairmont Banff Springs

  • Lake Louise Spa

  • Banff Upper Hot Springs & Cave and Basin Historic Site

Golf:

A list of very Canadian activities: