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12 BIG MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Local pros suggest exhilarating winter excursions.

16 TOP MOUNTAIN LOOKS Guide to Chalet Chic, Mountain Man and Powder Hound style.

18 SKI RESORT HOT TIPS Enhance your experience with insider knowledge.

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Our Cover: Tim Haggerty skiing the Canadian Rockies at Icefall Lodge. Photographer Ryan Creary shot this with a Canon 7D, 28mm lens, at 1/800 and f/11. “The landscape with its depth, contrast and nice white snow was ideal for a B&W image,” Creary says.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Ashley Materi Our editorial intern loves trekking from Calgary into the mountains to photograph sunsets behind the Three Sisters before sipping unique cocktails at Canmore’s Wild Orchid Bistro (p 98).

Warm Up to Winter

Olivia Grecu

Locals in the Canadian Rockies have an enthusiasm for winter that I didn’t share when I first moved here. But a few winters in the mountains have changed my mind. This year I can genuinely say I’ve been waiting—rather impatiently— for the snow to fall.

Cold weather means it’s time for skiing, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing and more. This season, I think I’ll try ice climbing with a guide.

What will your next outdoor adventure be? Find inspiration in our article on p 12 where we talk to extreme sports enthusiast Will Gadd, on p 18 where we share ski resort tips, and in our Activities sections that begin on p 46 and 105.

We’ve also got mountain fashion covered on p 16, and on p 24 we dish on our favourite charcuterie boards (plus wine pairings) at local restaurants.

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at whererockies to share stories and photos from your mountain adventures this winter.

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This Calgarian loves having the Canadian Rockies in her backyard. Find her warming up by the fireplace at the Elk & Oarsman Pub (p 80) in Banff after a day of snowboarding (p 18).

Jen Groundwater After 20 years in Canmore, Jen still feels lucky to live here. Her winter includes powder days at Sunshine Village (p 18) and pampering at One Wellness & Spa (187 Kananaskis Way, Canmore).

Robyn Moore This Banff photojournalist loves to ski and skate. Her favourite ice climb is King Creek in Kananaskis (Map 1, 7H) for the lovely short hike in, plus the mixed routes and long season.

John Strugnell John loves Jasper’s winter playground. Find him skiing at Marmot Basin (p 21), snowshoeing at Medicine Lake (Map 1, 4N) or enjoying a long night of food, wine and friends.

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BIG Mountain In January 2015, Gadd became the first to ice climb Niagara Falls, on the heels of being named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year (with fellow paraglider Gavin McClurg) for their five-week, 640-km flight over the Canadian Rockies. The Rockies Traverse, a film based on the expedition, premiered at the November 2015 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.

“From an early age I camped, hiked, skied and climbed with my parents,” Gadd says. “This gave me a 20-year head start as an athlete. I was hard-wired for expeditions.” Learning to build snow caves as a kid has served him well while bivouacking high on mountain faces. “The Rockies are a tough range, and my parents taking me into the wilds helped toughen me up.”

Gadd, who’s based in Canmore, says the drive from Calgary into the mountains and the first sight of Mount Yamnuska’s sheer rock face (the first mountain on the north side of the TransCanada Hwy) always makes him smile.

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places, and keeps busy as a mountain guide and international speaker. Many of his exploits are chronicled on willgadd.com.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THRILL-SEEKERS There are countless options for unforgettable, thrilling adventure in the Canadian Rockies.

“You could spend a lifetime doing different activities here and still find new ones. I literally have,” Gadd says. Some of his favourite excursions that can be done in a day include the popular Weeping Wall (Map 1, 5K) ice climb on the Icefields Parkway, the glacier-adorned highway connecting Banff and Jasper national parks.

“I climbed this for the first time with my dad when I was 16, and most winters I climb it again. It’s 180 metres of ice—very beautiful.”

The Weeping Wall is favoured for its 10-minute access from the parking area, sunny exposure and proximity to Rampart Creek Hostel (1-778328-2220) where many climbers stay.

Farther south, Haffner Creek (Map 1, 6J) in Kootenay National Park is a 30-minute ski into a canyon across from the Marble Canyon parking lot on Hwy 93S. This is “the best collection of easy-access and mixed routes in Canada,”

PHOTOS: (TOP) EISENHOWER TOWER ON CASTLE MT, JOHN PRICE, TRAVEL ALBERTA

For professional climber, paraglider and kayaker Will Gadd, growing up here shaped his identity and sparked a lifetime of legendary exploits.

Local pros suggest exhilarating winter excursions

Adventure Massive. Rugged. Incredible. Whatever your interpretation, there’s no denying that the Canadian Rockies leave an impression.

In winter, peaks and valleys draped in snow and ice create a magical outdoor playground that entices adventurers into its wilderness.

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Gadd says. (Mixed climbing involves ascending rock and ice using crampons and ice tools).

“It’s a ton of fun whether it’s your first time ice climbing or you’re training for the World Cup. Low avalanche hazard, too,” he adds.

For those who’d rather glide through powder than climb frozen falls, Gadd suggests backcountry descents at Bow Summit (Map 1, 6K), the highest point on the Icefields Parkway. This is arguably Banff’s favourite area for yo-yo skiing, for its open slopes, consistent fall-line and 1-km ski from the Peyto Lake parking lot.

“This is one of the first places to get good snow in the fall, and last to hold snow in the spring,” Gadd notes. Skiers often take the short detour to the Peyto Lake viewpoint for a stunning view.

Gadd’s fellow Canmorite, Olympian Shona Rubens, also has recommendations for backcountry adventure. She suggests a ski tour to Tryst Lake (Map 1, 7H) in Kananaskis Country for its rewarding views and quick approach, a 2.5-km ski from Spray Lakes Road or 3-km ski from the Mount Shark Road parking lot.

“Make it a short day if you just want to go to the lake. Or do multiple yo-yo runs—there are lots of chutes to ski when conditions are good.”

Rubens grew up in Calgary and started skiing as a kid. She retired from Canada’s Alpine Ski Team with the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games under her belt, and recently completed an environmental sciences degree. She coaches ski racing; the sport is still a big part of her life.

“Most of (my family) vacations were spent outdoors,” Rubens says. “Being surrounded by people who loved the outdoors, and the ability to be in the mountains at the drop of a hat, turned me into the person I am today.” Rubens still skis with her family every Christmas. “(The sport) is amazing, because it’s individual in that when you’re skiing you’re on your own, but you do it in a social environment. You can enjoy it backcountry, cross-country and downhill. The places it takes you are spectacular.”

Also in Kananaskis, the 20-km French-HaigRobertson Traverse is a favourite one-day expedition of adventure photographer Ryan Creary.

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The circuit—a remote ski tour for experienced backcountry skiers—requires knowledge of managing avalanche terrain, glacier travel, crevasse rescue and difficult navigation. “There are great offshoot trips and fun couloirs. You don’t have to do the whole circuit,” Creary says.

Now based in Revelstoke, BC, Creary lived in Canmore for 10 years and says that’s “where it all started” for him professionally.

“The sports I shoot (skiing, snowboarding, biking, paddling, climbing) have always been my passion, so I combined work and lifestyle. I packed my camera when I went to do stuff with friends; that led to images getting published, then big assignments,” he says. The cover of this magazine features a Ryan Creary photo.

Although Creary now plays in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, he says he’ll always feel a pull to the Rockies. “There are so many amazing experiences.”

One man who has truly lived a lifetime of adventure is photographer and certified Canadian mountain guide Pierre Lemire, winner of the 2015 Summit of Excellence Award presented by the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.

Since 1987, this award has recognized “an individual who has made a significant contribution to mountain life in the Canadian Rockies.”

Lemire, who lives in Field, BC, certainly fits the bill. He moved to Alberta in 1965 at age 18, and from 1972 to 2011 was a guide with Canadian Mountain Holidays. In the 1980s, he worked as an examiner for the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

Lemire’s photography has appeared in Canadian Summits, Equinox, and the Faces of Canada and Hills of Nepal exhibits—the latter at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (p 41). As much as he’s contributed to the Canadian Rockies, the mountains have contributed to his life.

Are the suggestions in this article a little too adventurous for you?

Gadd has more ideas for fun: Kids love being outside, and behave better there. I get one km per cookie out of my four-year-old. I bring spare clothes and get rid of goals. For kids it’s all about exploring, not getting anywhere specific.

Go skating on natural ice (p 54 and 106). I like ‘The Pond’ in Canmore (Map 4, 8F). It’s a local scene, everyone is friendly, and it’s great for all ages. Or skate at Gap Lake (Map 1, 8I) before the snow gets too deep.

Hire a guide and go ice climbing for a half day (p 48 and 106). No experience required; if you can climb stairs you can climb ice!

Ice walk up Johnston Canyon (p 47). I think it’s wilder in winter, and it’s a lot of fun in an hour or two. Kids love the catwalks and waterfalls.

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Take a ski lesson at the Canmore Nordic Centre (p 48). For the price of a small bar tab, have a blast where Olympians fought for medals, including locals Sara Renner and Beckie Scott.

Walk into Grotto Canyon (p 47) or Maligne Canyon (p 105) where you’ll often get the chance to watch ice climbers.

Hire my dad, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies author Ben Gadd, for a nature walk (403-6094449). See animals and learn how they survive the winter, plus geology and fun local information. Price of one big bar tab, but worth it!

PHOTOS: (TOP) SUMMIT OF MT ATHABASCA, KURT MORISSON, TRAVEL ALBERTA; (LEFT) GROTTO CANYON, CANMORE KANANASKIS; (OPPOSITE) ELIZABETH PARKER HUT

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“In guiding, people want to climb or ski tour, but that’s just one dimension of the whole process,” Lemire says. “Because I enjoy taking pictures, I would stop and say, ‘Let’s spend some time here,’ to observe the light on the peaks.”

Lemire recalls one of his most memorable adventures. “Within a week, I climbed two iconic summits.” After guiding a man up Mount Assiniboine (3,618 m, the highest peak in the southern Canadian Rockies), a friend asked if Lemire wanted to climb Mount Robson (3,954 m, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies).

“I said, ‘Sure,’” Lemire says with a laugh. “Both mountains often take many attempts due to the weather. But the conditions were perfect! The chances of it happening like that were very low.”

Lemire’s advice for adventurers? “Get up early!”

He says, “As the years pass, I realize how privileged I was to be in these mountains. Things change, but there’s still magic to discover.”

STAYING SAFE “Every single weekend, thousands of people are out in the mountains, but we only hear about the ones who get into trouble. So get out and have fun first of all,” Gadd advises. “Second, use the resources available if you want to travel in avalanche areas, and understand the terrain.”

Avalanche Canada provides online avalanche forecasts, terrain hazard ratings and maps at avalanche.ca. Yamnuska Mountain Adventures (p 55) and the Alpine Club of Canada (403678-3200) run avalanche safety courses in Canmore. In Jasper, courses are offered by Rockaboo Mountain Adventures (p 106).

Or, improve your skills by hiring a guide. Gadd takes clients ice climbing, and Yamnuska and Rockaboo offer ice climbing and ski touring.

Don’t have the gear for a backcountry foray?

Local shops (p 65, 93, 113) rent ski touring, ice climbing and avalanche safety equipment.

ALPINE CLUB BACKCOUNTRY HUTS These bases for skiing or snowshoeing are operated by the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and vary from century-old log cabins in meadows to bunker-looking dwellings above treeline.

“The huts are well kept,” says the ACC’s Keith Haberl. “You don’t have to carry a tent or stove, and sleeping pads are there—just bring a sleeping bag and food.” Sleeping and common areas, and kitchens, are shared with other guests.

Popular ACC huts open in winter include: Elk Lakes Cabin: The ACC’s closest hut to Calgary (a family favourite) is accessed from Peter Lougheed Park in Kananaskis via a 9-km (3.5-hr) ski along partially track-set trails.

Elizabeth Parker Hut: Access this popular log cabin west of Lake Louise near beautiful Lake O’Hara by a 12-km (3.5-hr) ski up a fire road.

Bow Hut: Access this hut above treeline by Bow Glacier from the Icefields Parkway via an 8-km (5-hr) trail. “There are hazards,” Haberl warns.

Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut: The full day ski to this cabin begins south of Jasper townsite off Hwy 93A; cut 11.5 km off the 23-km route if the

Athabasca River is frozen enough to cross.

All huts offer fantastic backcountry ski terrain. At Elk Lakes Cabin, access quality waterfall ice climbing routes.

Backcountry lodges with meals, bedding and private room options are on p 34.

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These ladies shop, dine and explore wearing sophisticated yet practical après-ski attire.

GET THE LOOK Snowflake Fitted Down Jacket with Rouched Waist: Removable fur, stretch belt, zipper details. Courtesy Snowflake Banff p 65.

Snowflake Fur Trim Gloves: Raccoon trim, lambskin leather, wool lining.

The North Face Thermoball Roll-Down Bootie II: Water resistant, insulated. Courtesy Chateau Mountain Sports Banff & Lake Louise p 68, 70.

The North Face also at The North Face Banff p 65, Sports Experts Canmore p 76, Wild Mountain Jasper p 113.

Dale of Norway Calgary Feminine Sweater (inset): Inspired by the Calgary Olympics, soft Merino wool.

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Courtesy Chateau Mountain Sports Banff & Lake Louise.

Dale of Norway also at Monod Sports, 129 Banff Ave. Lolë Jazz Pants: Water repellent coating on cotton/polyester blend. Courtesy Lolë Banff & Jasper p 65, 113. Lolë also at Sports Experts Canmore.

Coach Edie Shoulder Bag 31: Refined pebble leather, three pockets. Courtesy Hudson’s Bay Co. Banff p 65.

Olena Zylak Toque: Merino, mohair and nylon blend, handmade in Canada. Courtesy Mountain Air Jasper p 113.

Mountain These dudes are often seen with Man a trusty plaid shirt and cozy toque.

GET THE LOOK Helly Hansen Arctic Chill Parka: H2Flow temperature regulation, PrimaLoft insulation, waterproof/windproof shell.

Courtesy Helly Hansen Banff p 65. Helly Hansen also carried at Sports Experts Canmore, Edge Control Jasper p 114.

Woolrich Oxbow Bend Plaid Flannel Shirt: 100% cotton, double layering; reinforced underarm gussets facilitate motion. Courtesy Wild Goose Trading Canmore p 73. Woolrich also at Everest Outdoor Store Jasper p 114.

Sorel Caribou Boot: Waterproof, ThermoPlus felt liner, leather upper. Courtesy Sports Experts Canmore. Sorel also carried at Chateau Mountain Sports Banff & Lake Louise, On-Line Sport Jasper p 114.

Helly Hansen Graphic Base Layer: 100% Merino wool.

Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers: Reinforced rear/knees, six pockets, elastic strap adjustments. Courtesy Fjällräven, 216 Banff Ave. Fjällräven also at Indigo Bay Canmore p 73.

Fjällräven Byron Hat: Doubleknit in wool and acrylic.

Powder Hound Stylish snow seekers embrace high-tech gear that’s comfortable on both the chairlift and the descent.

Armada Smoked Gore-Tex Jacket: Polyfill insulated, waterproof membrane. Courtesy Totem Ski Shop Jasper p 115. Armada also carried at Monod Sports Banff.

Burton Perfect 10 Beanie: Hand knit acrylic. Courtesy Sports Experts Canmore.

Patagonia Snowbelle Pant: Waterproof H2No two-layer shell, Thermogreen insulation, articulated fit. Courtesy Totem Ski Shop Jasper. Patagonia also carried at Patagonia Banff p 65.

Salomon Thermo Gloves: Touchscreen compatible.

Courtesy Sports Experts Canmore. Salomon also at Atmosphere, 122 Banff Ave.

GET THE LOOK Buff Tubular Original: Wear it 12 different ways. Courtesy Buff Canmore. Buff sold at Kananaskis Outfitters p 76, Ultimate Ski & Ride Banff p 68, Wilson Mountain Sports Lake Louise p 70.

Smith Valence Helmet: Courtesy Sports Experts Canmore. Smith also at Wilson Mountain Sports Lake Louise.

Rossignol Soul 7 Skis: Backcountry/freestyle fusion. Rental courtesy Gear-Up Canmore p 76. Rentals p 68, 70, 76, 114.

Rossignol sold at Sports Experts Canmore; Soul Ski Banff, 203 Bear St; Totem Jasper.

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Ski Resort Hot Tips Our Canadian Rockies paradise has beckoned those who crave incredible skiing for nearly a century. We boast an enviable combination of deep dry snow, tree-lined and open bowl terrain, highspeed lifts and on-hill amenities. Peaks outnumber people, and the ski season is the longest in the country.

Canada’s Mountain Parks (UNESCO World Heritage sites Banff and Jasper national parks, plus Kananaskis Country) are home to five Alberta ski areas. Read on for our insider insights.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise are Banff’s ‘Big 3’. Tri-area multi-day lift passes with ski bus and optional lessons can be purchased at the Banff Ski Hub (p 68).

You’re in the hot seat on Sunshine’s new lift

Sunshine Village is hot — literally.

Canada’s highest ski resort, only 8 km/5 mi west of the Banff townsite via Hwy 1 (Map 1, 10A; 1-877-542-2633), is now home to Canada’s first chairlift with heated seats.

The new TeePee Town LX high-speed quad’s orange bubbles cover riders to provide respite from inclement weather and wind chill.

Built by Austrian manufacturer Doppelmayr, TeePee Town LX is twice as fast as the chair it replaced. “We’re thrilled to have the hottest chairlift in Canada," says Sunshine’s Dave Riley.

The new, cozy lift isn’t the only reason we love Sunshine. This resort boasts the Rockies’ longest ski season, this year to May 23. Encompassing three mountains and a 1,070-m/ 3,514-ft vertical rise, many of Sunshine’s 115 runs are above tree line. Stellar views extend to 80 km/50 mi. Tip: look south to Mount Assiniboine, Canada’s Matterhorn!

From the base, the world’s fastest eight-passenger gondola rises to the village, seven highspeed quads and four other lifts. Beginners ski Strawberry and Wolverine, while cruisers on Boundary Bowl ski in both Alberta and BC. Free riders tackle “Canada’s most extreme off-piste” on Delirium Dive and Wild West; an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel (rentals at Snowtips p 68), and partner are required.

Locals’ Tips (more p 22):

Prime Parking: Avoid a ski boot walk. Arrive at 8:30 am to snag a good parking spot.

Best Light: Ski Goat’s Eye in the morning when traffic is low and Standish in the afternoon.

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Locals’ Tips (more p 22):

Delirium Dive: Stay right at the bottom of the bowl for great Hays Hills glades. If you want a guide and need the prerequisite avalanche gear, book Sunshine’s Full Day in the Dive.

Ski School Guarantee: Sunshine’s expert instructors and innovative programs develop better skiers and riders. Participants get a second lesson free if they disagree.

Test Centre: Sample Salomon skis and boards to see how they enhance your skiing or riding.

Day Spa: Ride the gondola to a Verde Day Spa 1-403-678-0306 massage, hot stones or facial.

PHOTO: (TOP) SWEET MID-MOUNTAIN VIEW AT LAKE LOUISE

Mount Norquay celebrates 90 years.

The Canadian Rockies’ original ski area (est.

1926) is just 10 minutes north of downtown Banff via Norquay Rd over Hwy 1 (Map 3, 10B; 403-762-4421)—locals often go for a fewhour break from work. The resort is owned by Alberta ski enthusiasts who cherish its familyfriendly character. Budding local ski racers train here, World Cup gold medalist Ken Read is involved in operations and Giver Grandi run honours Banff Olympian Thomas Grandi.

Norquay has a vertical rise of 503 m/1,650 ft and six lifts. This year the terrain has expanded by 10 acres. The new trail map identifies 60 runs, including some that were previously unnamed.

Adult lift tickets are $65; with tubing and sightseeing they’re $75. Quality Time family passes for two adults and two youth are $149 online.

Fresh Corduroy: Arrive before opening (9 am) to get first dibs at groomed Giver Grandi, Banshee and Night Flight cruisers.

Best Route from Cascade to Spirit Chair: Go left two thirds of the way down Valley of Ten onto a trail through the trees to Rob’s Run. Steep Lines: Tackle Canada’s first double black runs off the old school North American chair after the sun has softened the bumps.

Ski for 90¢: 90 Cent Days for Alberta residents are Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 6.

Night Skiing: The region’s only lit runs and terrain park (with new boxes and rails) operates Fridays and Saturdays, January through March. $5 off Tubing and Sightseeing: You don’t have to ski to experience Norquay fun and ride a lift. See p 22; clip the coupon on p 50.

Lake Louise Ski Resort is the Canadian Rockies’ largest.

The 2014 World Ski Awards ‘Best Ski Resort in Canada’ is north of the Trans-Canada Hwy

Celebrate Norquay’s 90th

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near Lake Louise Village, 40 minutes west of the Banff townsite (Map 2, 22E; 1-877956-8473).

The Lake (as locals call the ski area) features a 991-m/3,250ft vertical rise and four mountain faces. Plan your runs to ski sun-lit slopes at all times of day. Ride the Grizzly Express Gondola from the base to an upper ridge. From mid-mountain, the region’s only six-person high-speed chairlift (the 6-Pack) rises to the Saddle.

The resort boasts 10 lifts, 145 marked runs and bowls, terrain and jib parks, and some of the best fall line skiing anywhere.

Novice to advanced routes from every chair make the entire resort accessible to all.

The Sunshine Mountain Lodge is a place where perfect snowy days transform into breathtaking starry nights and a luxury-inspired setting creates the space where you and your family can truly get away from it all.

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Locals’ Tips (more p 22): Powder Stashes: Backside Whitehorn slopes, Eagle Ridge 1 to 7 runs and Ptarmigan Glades are especially sweet.

Freshies: First Tracks private lessons let you access the lifts a half hour before the public.

Kids’ Favourite: They love the animal cutouts at the Wilderness Adventure Park.

Daycare for Newborns: All our ski areas offer childcare, but only Lake Louise hosts infants from 18 days old!

Lake Louise Ski Resort App: Download it to track your runs, elevation gain, speed and proximity to daylodges.

Snowcross: Challenge friends on cambered turns, gap jumps, berms and drops.

KANANASKIS COUNTRY Nakiska Ski Area is an Olympic mountain.

Between Banff and Calgary, south of Hwy 1 via Hwy 40, this resort was built to host the 1988 Olympics (Map 1, 8I; 403-591-7777). Beautiful Kananaskis Valley views

lower mountain has snowmaking, two terrain parks and learning areas.

Locals’ Tips:

Powder Stashes: On the upper mountain, ride the Knob chair. From Eagle Ridge chair, cross gates to Eagle East glades; hike 10 minutes to Cornice Run; or take Keefer’s Dream to the ‘hidden’ gate on skier’s left. Join a Marmot Snow Host (free) to access more secret slopes.

Best Tan: Sunshine saturates Kokanee Glacier Deck off Caribou Lounge with bonus views.

Expert Runs for Intermediates: Try black rated Showoff and Highway 16 if they’re groomed.

10% Off Lift Passes: Get a My Marmot card at skimarmot.com with direct-to-lift access.

Marmot Sales Centre: Maximize slope time.

Get lift passes, and reserve lessons and rentals days before you ski in downtown Jasper (p 115).

Ladies’ Day: Grab a friend and call the ski school (1-866-952-3816) for two-for-theprice-of-one lessons and girls-only fun.

TIP: SIGHTSEEING LIFTS FOR NON-SKIERS

At Norquay, ride historic North American chairlift to Cliffhouse Bistro (Marilyn Monroe ate here) and incredible Banff and Mt Rundle views ($20, yth/sr $15, ch $10; $5-off coupon p 50).

Ski Big 3 Tri-Area Sightseeing Ticket ($42, yth/sr $38, ch $32) covers shuttles and $12 off food.

TIP: BEST BETS FOR A DECENT LUNCH

Sunshine: Mad Trapper’s Saloon serves smokehouse fare in the resort’s original 1928 log cabin. At Chimney Corner Lounge, sit by the fireplace or glass view wall. Friday Taste of Sunshine dinners at Eagle’s Nest include gondola access to 10 pm (plus oysters and caviar).

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TIP: HIGH ALPINE SNOWSHOEING

You don’t have to ski or snowboard to explore our resorts. Sunshine Village Top of the World Tours ($75) with Banff shuttle and gondola/ chairlift rides are run by White Mountain Adventures (p 51). Sunshine’s Historical Snowshoe & Fondue Tour ($120, min seven people) traces a First Nations route and includes a Swiss cheese fondue. Lake Louise offers four new guided interpretive tours with gondola ride (90 min to full day, from $39). At Norquay, explore three snowshoe trails (rentals $15, ch $10).

TIP: TUBE PARK FAMILY FUN

Enjoy the thrill of speeding down slopes on an inflatable tube; groomed lanes ensure safety.

Norquay’s Tube Town ($30, $25 yth/sr, ch $20; $5-off coupon p 50) with six chutes, two lifts and play zone is the Canadian Rockies’ biggest and longest established tube park. It is night-lit on weekends. Lake Louise has Sunny Tube Park ($25, yth $20, ch $15), while Nakiska’s Wanido Tube Park ($19, ch $15) is newly expanded.

TIP: ONLY ON-MOUNTAIN LODGE

At 2,200 metres (7,200 feet), Sunshine Mountain Lodge (1-877-542-2633) is both the highest and the only ski-in/ski-out accommodation in Canada’s Mountain Parks. Ask for a mountainthemed room in the new west wing with infloor heating, jetted tubs and large HDTVs. The lodge offers pub-style and fine dining, a huge hot tub and family activities. Get first tracks each morning, and terrific stargazing at night.

TIP: SKI BUS TO THE RESORTS

You can ditch the car; all our resorts offer ski bus service. From the Banff townsite, return shuttles are $15 (ch $10) to Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise; it’s free with a Big 3 lift pass.

The Jasper-Marmot shuttle is $14 return.

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PHOTO: MOUNT NORQUAY, BANFF LAKE LOUISE TOURISM / PAUL ZIZKA PHOTOGRAPHY

Going downhill fast

Dining events are Jan 22, Feb 19 and Mar 25.

Lake Louise: Mid-mountain, Whitehorn Lodge Bistro serves bison short ribs, seafood risotto and Victoria Glacier cocktails with a view. At the base, try Powder Keg Lounge for flatbread or new Kuma Yama for sushi. In the loft of backside Temple Lodge, Sawyer’s Nook trademarks include gourmet sandwiches and shot ski shooters.

Marmot: Mid mountain, Eagle Dining Room and Charlie’s Lounge offer historic ski memorabilia and new menu items made from fresh local ingredients. Lower chalet Caribou Lounge has stunning views and table service.

abound, and Kananaskis Village is only minutes away.

Nakiska has a 779-m/2,556-ft vertical rise and the largest snowmaking system in western Canada. Long runs and nightly grooming make it a carving favourite, while beginner zones are self-contained. This season there’s an expanded ticket area and an additional parking lot.

Adult tickets are $77.

Locals’ Tips (more p 22): Watch Tricksters: Ride the Silver quad for rail park views.

Best Powder: The Monster Glades are improved thanks to summer 2015 grooming.

Long Run: Take Gold Road to Lower Homesteader for a relaxing, scenic 3.3-km ride.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK

To reach the town of Jasper and Marmot Basin ski area from Lake Louise, drive the 237-km/147-mi Icefields Parkway where wildlife resides and 100 glaciers adorn the eastern flank of the Continental Divide (call 511 for road conditions).

Mountain Connector (1-888786-3641) offers a bus to Jasper from Calgary, Banff and Edmonton, while Marmot’s ski bus serves the Jasper townsite.

Marmot Basin lift lines are almost non-existent.

Jasper’s only ski area is 20 minutes south of town via the Icefields Parkway, Hwy 93 (Map 1, 4M; 1-866-9523816). Marmot Basin is big, uncrowded and sports sublime Athabasca Valley views.

This 1,675-acre resort has a 914-m/3,000-ft vertical rise; 86 runs, glades and high alpine bowls are framed by pinnacles and ridges. Seven lifts include the Canadian Rockies Express, the region’s longest high-speed quad. The WINTER 2015/16 //

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Charcuterie boards are a trendy, interactive way to share a meal. They allow you to sample cured meats, pâtés, cheeses, preserves and produce that complement one another. Plus there’s a bonus—charcuterie pairs great with wine!

“Everything is cut fresh for the board,” says chef Tyler Thompson. “We make our own pickles, jams, chutneys and pâtés, and some of our own charcuterie, including lambchetta.” Of course, no charcuterie is complete without freshly baked bread.

Grapes’ menu is influenced by the Fairmont’s ‘snout-to-tail’ concept—sourcing and using whole animals. “Sometimes we take a part of the animal that people don’t usually eat and make something special,” Thompson says.

For those who enjoy a surprise, the chef’s selected board offers a variety of artfully presented charcuterie curated by Thompson.

Diners who prefer to customize their own meals can choose from à la carte options.

As its name suggests, Grapes boasts a fantastic wine list. Thompson often suggests a dry white chenin blanc from Quail’s Gate winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley.

At Table Food + Drink (p 95), the professionals take care of the guesswork. The menu includes three specialty charcuterie boards (pork, chicken or fish), a chef’s board and build-your-own selections.

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This hidden gem inside Canmore’s Coast Hotel & Conference Centre offers soft seats by the fireplace, counter seats at the bar and tables beside large windows with courtyard and mountain views.

“Charcuterie is making its way back because of its simple presentations and endless flavour combinations,” says Table executive chef Luke Griffin. “It takes the pretention out of dining, promotes conversation and gives clients the chance to interact with our chefs.”

Table’s pork board includes rillettes (similar to pâté), prosciutto (dry-cured ham), semisoft cheese and pickled vegetables. Executive sous chef Michael Ooms suggests a pairing of Château Camplazens grenache, a fullbodied red wine from southern France.

On the fish board, smoked wild salmon, tuna tataki and goat cheese are highlighted, while the chicken option features sliced French terrine, cheese and cherry preserves. Ooms says a crisp white wine like Red Rooster pinot gris from the Okanagan goes best with seafood.

The dark fruit flavours and smoky finish of Montequito malbec from Argentina pair well with the chicken charcuterie, he adds.

Orso Trattoria at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (p 119) offers charcuterie in a rusticelegant regal room with a stunning view of Lac Beauvert and Mount Edith Cavell.

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PHOTO: GRAPES WINE BAR, BY ASHLEY MATERI

Grapes Wine Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs (p 80) is an excellent choice for charcuterie. The former ‘Castle in the Rockies’ library now offers an elegant-yet-relaxed dining atmosphere. It’s perfect for a date night or intimate evening with friends.

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–THE POWDER HIGHWAY –

The Kootenay Rockies mountain ranges—majestic, inspiring and unsurpassed in their beauty—beckon with incomparable skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and exploration. The rush of standing atop of a mountain peak. The deafening quiet of magical snow-covered terrain. The heart-racing exhilaration of soaring through dry, champagne powder. The wild breathing life back into the wild within.

YOHO NATIONAL PARK Take the TransCanada Hwy west of Lake Louise. Crest the Continental Divide and descend into Yoho National Park wilderness (1-888-773-8888).

sightseeing, backcountry adventure and family activities. The BC Visitor Centre, 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd, north of Hwy 1, is open 9 am-4 pm.

SIGHTS TO SEE

• The Town of Field, 30 km/19 mi from Lake Louise, offers food, lodging and other travel services.

• Emerald Lake is accessed via Emerald Lake Rd. Stop en route at the Natural Rock Bridge. Ski or snowshoe the 5-km/3-mi lake trail, and have a meal at Emerald Lake Lodge (p 58).

• Wapta Falls with Ottertail Range backdrop, 100 foot drop is 23 km/14 mi west of Field. Access is by an 8.6-km/5.3-mi return ski or snowshoe trail.

• Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is North America’s longest timber-frame span.

• Edelweiss Swiss Village is a historic area where Swiss guides’ families lived 100 years ago.

• Golden Museum & Archives (1-250-344-5169; Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm) has exhibits on Swiss guides, Sikh heritage and geographer David Thompson.

• Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre See nine resident wolves. Tours are offered year-round; Walk with the Wolves photo tour is a favourite.

• The World’s Largest Paddle (1-888-244-7117), 26 km south of town, stands over 60 feet.

TOWN OF GOLDEN Amidst Canadian Rockies, Selkirk and Purcell mountains at the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia rivers, Golden (1-800-622-4653) is 83 km/52 mi west of Lake Louise. Discover a history steeped in the railway, logging and the Swiss Guides who pioneered tourist forays up peaks. With full amenities, and proximity to Yoho and Glacier national parks, Golden is a great staging area for skiing,

• At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (1-866754-5425), 13 km/8 mi from town, Golden Eagle Express Gondola rises to an upper ridge and allows a thrilling 1,260-m/4,133-ft run down. Four other lifts access open and tree-lined runs; Feuz Bowl is former heli-ski terrain. Both adult lift tickets and the Banff/Lake Louise Powder Express Ski Bus (1-877-565-9372) with lift pass are $90. New is a

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

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Pony Family Zone expansion, a snow sport Learning Centre and childcare facility renovation. Eagle’s Eye with timber decor and great views is Canada’s highest restaurant; ride the gondola to lunch daily and dinner Friday and Saturday (reserve). The resort boasts the Tube Zone and on-site lodging.

• Cross-country ski Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre’s 35 km/22 mi of groomed classic and skate trails; there’s a chalet. Golden Golf & Country Club has 6 km/4 mi of classic groomed trails. At Moonraker Trails, ski or snowshoe by Cedar Lake.

• Heli- and cat-ski companies, and backcountry lodges, offer wilderness powder skiing and touring.

• Snowmobilers delight in 240 km/150 mi of groomed trails. Family-friendly West Bench Trail connects to Quartz Creek and Gorman Lake where advanced sledders tackle steep terrain.

Rocky Mountain Riders (1-877-950-7533, p 63) offers snowmobile and snowcat tours and rentals with free Lake Louise/Banff/Canmore shuttle.

• Dog sledding is offered by Golden Dogsled Adventures (1-250-272-6874).

• Ice fishers snag trout at backcountry lakes.

• Skate or play shinny at Golden Arena. There’s basketball, badminton and volleyball at Mount 7 Rec Plex (both 1-250-344-2271 ext 225). Curl at Golden Curling Club (1-250-344-7457). Climb at Dogtooth Climbing Gym (1-250-344-6444).

EVENTS

Banff Mountain Film Festival screenings (Dec 11); Golden Farmers’ Market (Dec 19); Film Kicks: A Brilliant Young Mind (Jan 14), Timbuktu (Feb 4), Brooklyn (Mar 3). Wrangle the Chute Freeride (Mar 25-27), Sun Splash Funk Fest (Apr 2-3).

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Continue west on Hwy 1 to Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass, named for Albert Bowman Rogers’ expedition to find passage through the “impenetrable peaks” of the Selkirk Mountains.

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

• Rogers Pass Discovery Centre (1-250-8377500) offers exhibits, films and a fireplace. Get backcountry ski permits here.

• Tour to Illecillewaet Glacier and ski powder.

• Backcountry A.O. Wheeler Hut and Asulkan Cabin are operated by the Alpine Club of Canada (403-678-3200 ext 0).

CITY OF REVELSTOKE Nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee ranges, Revelstoke (1-800-487-1493) is 150 km/93 mi west of Golden. The town has rich railway and ski heritage, full visitor amenities and a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown. It is easy access to Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area, and Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier national parks. The Visitor Centre (301 Victoria Rd W) is open daily.

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• Alpine skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (1-866-373-4754) boasts North America’s highest vertical rise (5,620 ft/1,713 m), 3,000+ acres of open fall lines and glades, Revelstoke Gondola (and four other lifts), Turtle Creek Tube Park, cat- and heli-skiing, and on-site lodging.

There is a new terrain park and expanded glades.

• Revelstoke Museum & Archives (1-250-8373067; closed Sun), offers a ski history exhibit.

Visit the Railway Museum (1-250-837-6060) and location of The Last Spike at Craigellachie.

• Historic Roxy Theatre (1-250-837-5540) hosts movies, comedy and outdoor film nights.

• Heli- and cat-ski companies offer phenomenal backcountry experiences.

• Revelstoke Snowmobiling Club grooms Boulder Mountain and Frisby Ridge trails, and maintains day-use warm-up cabins.

• Scenic heli-tours of Mt. Begbie are hosted by Glacier Helicopters (1-250-837-9569).

• Mt Macpherson Nordic Trails are 25 km/16 mi groomed for classic and skate; some are night-lit.

• Revelstoke Aquatic Centre (1-250-837-9351) has pools, lazy river, slide, hot tub, steam, sauna.

• Revelstoke Forum has skating and shinny. Curl

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at Revelstoke Curling Club (1-250-837-4356); bowl at The Cabin (1-250-837-2144). Soccer, basketball, badminton and volleyball are in town.

EVENTS

Indoor Farm & Craft Market (Every 2nd Thurs to May), The Nautical Miles Live (Jan 16), Snowed in Comedy (Jan 26), Corb Lund and The Hurtin’ Albertans (Feb 3), Motus O Dance Theatre Classics & Alice in Wonderland (Feb 13), Ballet Kelowna (Mar 3).

BANFF TO INVERMERE (152 km/94 mi) KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK South off Hwy 1 between Banff and Lake Louise, the BanffWindermere Hwy 93S rises to the BC border, and descends into Kootenay Park (1-888-773-8888).

SIGHTS TO SEE

• Marble Canyon 1.6-km/1-mi return trail includes seven footbridges over the 40-m/131-ft deep gorge.

• Kootenay Valley Viewpoint at the height-of-land south of Settler Rd has impressive vistas.

RADIUM & INVERMERE Exit Kootenay National Park through the red rocks of Sinclair Canyon to the Village of Radium Hot Springs (Visitor Centre 1-888-347-9331), 139 km/86 mi from Banff. Lodging, shops and restaurants (and often bighorn sheep) line Radium’s streets.

Fourteen km/9 mi south of via Hwy 93/95 is Invermere-on-the-Lake (Visitor Centre 1-250342-2844). By Lake Windermere, Invermere has a vibrant downtown with shops, galleries and restaurants. Both Radium and Invermere allow access to skiing at Panorama Mountain Resort.

SEE & STAY

• Radium Hot Springs Mineral Pools (1-250-3479485, p 61) are set amongst cliffs and offer a huge hot pool, 25-metre cool pool (open even in winter), plunge pool, steam rooms and day spa.

• Queen of Peace stations of the cross sculptures are behind Radium’s Canadian Martyrs Church.

• The Radium Woodcarver (250-347-9208) Rolf Heer operates “the home of a thousand faces.”

• Windermere Valley Museum (1-250-342-9769) has heritage buildings (winter: open Tues noon-4).

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• Panorama Mountain Resort (1-800-663-2929), 18 km/11 mi west of Invermere, is a 2,847-acre ski area with 1,225-m/4,019-ft vertical rise and 10 lifts. There is lodging, a terrain park, Nordic Centre trails, fat tire biking and massage studio. New are a Demo Centre, Burton Riglet Park for novice kids, Discovery Zone kids’ trail and expanded glades. Adult lift passes are $88, $99 with Banff/ Canmore Daily Shuttle (1-866-416-2034).

• Snowmobile Forester Creek Meadows, Catamount Glacier, Thunderwater and Whirlpool Lakes.

Toby Creek Adventures (1-888-357-4449, p 63) snowmobile tours near Panorama access Paradise Mountain trails, powder bowls, icefalls, trapper’s cabin (lunch spot) and silver mining ghost town.

They offer free Banff/Canmore transportation.

• Daily heli-skiing packages offered by RK Heliski (1-800-661-6060, p 52) at Panorama for intermediate to expert skiers and boarders include a guide, fat skis, transceiver, hot heli-plex breakfast and picnic lunch. A Banff shuttle is available.

• Hike or snowshoe from Radium to Redstreak Campground on 1.8-km/1.1-mi tree-lined Valley View trail, or south to Dry Gulch on 9-km/5.6-mi Old Coach trail with Columbia Wetlands views.

• Winter Whiteway on Lake Windermere is the longest skating path in the world; folks can crosscountry ski or walk the 34-km/21-mi trail too.

There is also ice skating on Lake Lillian.

• Ice fish on local lakes; huts can be rented at Reel Axe Adventures (250-409-4276).

• Skate or play hockey at Invermere’s Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena (1-250-342-6712); the town has a Curling Centre (1-250-342-3315).

EVENTS

Horsethief Creek Pub Live Music (Mondays), Winter in Motion Festival (Dec 1-Mar 30). Panorama: Nor-Am Cup (Dec 12-18), Dragon Tail Loppet (Jan 9), Winter Yoga Retreat (Jan 22-24).

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HOT SIGHTS

Nighttime Light Show

New Nordic Centre Shelter Cross-country skiers at the Canmore Nordic Centre (p 48) find respite from the cold inside the new warming hut 2.5 km from the day lodge. Built by volunteers just beyond the night-lit portion of popular Banff Trail, the shelter is warmed by a propane stove, has picnic tables inside and out and is open the same hours as the centre. –A. Aikens

Sleigh Ride Trivia Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride (tours p 56) through the Bow River valley near Banff town (with barn visit and campfire) or around Lake Louise where Victoria Glacier looms. Impress your guide with local knowledge: elk (commonly seen in Banff) are also called ‘wapiti’, a Native term for ‘white rump’. In Lake Louise, the grand Fairmont Chateau began in 1890 as a 50-guest log cabin built by Canadian Pacific Railway manager Cornelius Van Horne. Back then, sleighs were used for daily transportation. –Afton Aikens 32

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PHOTOS: (AURORA) PAUL ZIZKA, TRAVEL ALBERTA; (SLEIGH) BANFF LAKE LOUISE TOURISM / PAUL ZIZKA PHOTOGRAPHY

On clear nights, dark skies provide pristine conditions for stargazing and viewing the northern lights. Local photographer Paul Zizka recommends Lake Minnewanka near Banff (Map 3, 2I) and Bow Lake north of Lake Louise (Hwy 93N; Map 1, 6K) as prime roadside spots. Download the Star Tracker Mobile Sky Map app to help identify constellations; track northern light forecasts on aurorawatch.com. –Ashley Materi

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DRIVING TOURS

PHOTO: MORANT'S CURVE, ROB EULL

BOW VALLEY PARKWAY This 48-km (30-mi) route between Banff and Lake Louise is more leisurely than the Trans-Canada Hwy 1 (Map 1). To protect wildlife, the speed limit is 60 kph (40 mph); watch for elk, bighorn sheep and deer. From Banff, go 5.5 km (3.4 mi) west on the Trans-Canada Hwy to the Bow Valley Pkwy entrance. At Johnston Canyon (15 km/9.3 mi), walk the 2.7-km (1.7-mi) interpretive trail along cliff anchored catwalks to icefalls (it’s slippery; consider renting ice cleats or taking a guided tour). Moose Meadows (17 km/10.5 mi) was once Silver City with five mines, six hotels and 2000 residents from 1880 to 1887.

No silver was found; the claim was ‘salted’ to attract investors. Down the road, unmistakable Castle Mountain’s crenelated cliffs were formed when older rock was thrust up and over younger rock. The Parkway climbs to Castle Mountain Viewpoint (26 km/16 mi) with expansive valley views. Farther along, Morant’s Curve is a lookout with Bow River and railway view named for Canadian Pacific Railway photographer Nicholas Morant. The Bow Valley Parkway rejoins Hwy 1 at Lake Louise village.

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY The spectacular 230-km (143-mi) Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) connects Lake Louise with Jasper; the Columbia Icefield is 127 km (79 mi) north. This route traces the Continental Divide and showcases wildlife plus 100 glaciers on rugged peaks. Access the Parkway from Hwy 1 just west of Lake Louise.

Going north, Hector Lake (16 km/10 mi) offers Mt Balfour and Waputik Range views. Above Bow Lake (33 km/21 mi), see Bow Glacier; to the left is Crowfoot Glacier, once shaped like a crow’s three toes. Bow Lake is great for snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge is closed in winter. Bow Summit (40 km/25 mi), popular with telemark skiers, is the high point on the Parkway (2068 m/6875 ft); there’s a viewpoint for Peyto Lake, shaped like a wolf’s head. Signs tell of Englishman Bill Peyto, who became a 1890s mountain man. Continue to Mistaya Canyon and Saskatchewan River Crossing (77 km/48 mi). Distinctive Weeping Wall (103 km/64 mi) cliffs are streaked by icefalls fed by Cirrus Mountain meltwaters; watch for ice

Best Lookouts Without a Hike: • Surprise Corner (Map 3, 18L): Right in the Banff townsite, gaze at Bow Falls and the historic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel backdropped by Sulphur Mountain. Try to spot the cosmic ray station perched on the peak.

• Mount Norquay Rd. (Map 3, 9A): Ten minutes north of downtown Banff, a pullout near the top offers views of town, the Bow River and mountains galore. In the evening, twinkling townsite lights create a magical scene.

• Morant’s Curve (Map 1, 5C): This Bow Valley Parkway lookout (above) is named for Canadian Pacific Railway photographer Nicholas Morant. The mountain-framed Bow River makes it a spectacular spot to photograph trains.

• Lake Louise (Map 2, 14N): Behind the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is the famous lake flanked by mountains and Victoria Glacier. –Afton Aikens & Ally McConnell climbers. The moderate 3-km (1.8mi) trail up Parker Ridge (116 km/72 mi), popular for ski touring, offers Saskatchewan Glacier views. Highlight of the Parkway is the Columbia Icefield (127 km/79 mi), 215 sq km (83 sq mi) and up to 365 m (1200 ft) deep. Its meltwaters flow west to the Pacific, north to the Arctic and east to Hudson’s Bay and the Atlantic.

This hydrological apex is one of two in the world; the other is in Siberia.

Six major glaciers flow from the Icefield; walk to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier. It’s 103 km (64 mi) to Jasper, a route listed on p 101.

LAKE LOUISE & AREA To reach Lake Louise village, drive 57 km (35 mi) west of Banff. Exit the Hwy 1 onto Lake Louise Dr; the first right leads to the Lake Louise Visitor Centre with geology and history exhibits. Samson Mall boasts shops and restaurants; walking trails are on both sides of the Bow River. Continue 5 km (3 mi) on Lake Louise Dr to the lake and

the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a grand hotel built in the late 1800s by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The lakeshore promenade offers world famous views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. Sleigh rides, skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular. Return to the village, cross over Hwy 1 and drive Whitehorn Rd to Lake Louise Resort. Even non-skiers enjoy bars and restaurants in the impressive log-built day lodge.

MINNEWANKA LOOP The 16-km (10-mi) route accesses Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park, as well as historic sites and ski trails (Map 3); the north section of the road is closed Nov to May. From downtown, take Banff Ave north over Hwy 1 to Cascade Ponds, with picnic shelters and fire boxes. Turn right and drive alongside Two Jack Lake to Lake Minnewanka. There are lovely views, a 1.5-km (.9-mi) walking trail to Stewart Canyon and crosscountry skiing on Cascade Fire Road.

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Banff’s Backcountry Lodges Snowshoe or ski tour to these rustic, log-built wilderness cabins that serve home-cooked meals and offer access to many trails. Reservations are a must.

• Skoki Lodge, built by local residents in 1931, is 11 km from the Lake Louise Ski Resort (403-522-1347) over Boulder and Deception mountain passes.

• Heritage Tourism Award-winning Brewster’s Shadow Lake Lodge (403-762-0116), built in 1928 and accessed by 14-km Redearth Creek trail, is west of Banff. Day visitors can drop in for afternoon tea Thursdays to Saturdays, February 5 to March 12 (call ahead).

• Banff Sundance Lodge (403-762-4551) has solar power and showers. A new bridge and trail restoration (after the 2013 flood) has restored access via a 10.5-km route from Healy Creek trailhead. –Afton Aikens & Jack Wennot TOWNSITE WALKS BANFF CULTURE WALK Self-guided walk to art galleries, museums and cultural sites. Free Explore Banff Arts & Culture guide/map at Banff Visitor Centre, 224 Banff Ave. Map 3, 14P BANFF HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR Self-guided 25-block, 1.5hour route to 42 heritage residences (from 1887), museums, churches, public buildings and a cemetery (1890). Blue interpretive plaques flag sites. Free guide/map at the Banff Visitor Centre, 224 Banff Ave, Map 3, 14P, museums, library and Town Hall.

BANFF WALKING TOUR Begin at Central Park where Banff Ave meets the Bow River; here is the Banff Park Museum, a National Historic Site with Victorian animal displays. Stroll north along the Bow River Promenade to 2-km (1.2-mi) Fenland Loop Trail (Map 3, 13C) along Echo Creek and Vermilion Lake wetlands. Return to Central Park and cross the Bow River Bridge; go left for the 1.2-km (.8-mi) riverwalk to Bow Falls and the historic 34

Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. Or, go right (west) after crossing the Bow River Bridge and walk Sundance Trail by the river 1.5 km (.9 mi) to the Cave & Basin. See birth-of-Banff and WWI internment exhibits, boardwalks to springs, the cave vent and a warm water marsh where plants thrive in winter. En route to the Cave is fort-like Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum with First Nations displays. Free brochure maps for self-guided town tours are at Banff Visitor Centre, 224 Banff Ave. CANMORE HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Self-guided walk; churches, police barracks, mines, museums and residences. Free guide/map at Canmore Museum Map 4, 19C, NWMP Barracks Map 4, 20F, visitor centres.

CANMORE WALKING TOUR Discover history and natural beauty (Map 4). Start at the Northwest Mounted Police Barracks (609 Main St), an 1893 log cabin and tea room restored to its 1921 state with period furniture and NWMP exhibits. Go west on Main St to 1891 Ralph Con-

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nor Memorial United Church built by Presbyterian minister Charles Gordon, Canada’s first bestselling author with the pen-name Ralph Connor.

Turn right at 6 Ave, then left at 9 St to Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre exhibits on coal mining history and geology. Next head south on 7 Ave and turn left on 7 St to the 1913 Miners Union Hall, now a community hall and cultural centre. Farther up 7 St is St Michael’s Anglican Church, a classic early 20th century Canadian church with pitched roof, belfry and spire. Return to Main St and go west to its end at Riverside Park with Bow River strolls. At the park’s north end is the 1919 CPR Trestle Bridge that links the town to abandoned mountainside coal mines.

CAVE & BASIN TRAILS Discovery Boardwalk (Banff; .4 km/.3 mi; easy): cave vent, hot springs with colourful plants and aquatic critters like the Banff Springs snail that exists nowhere else. Marsh Boardwalk (Banff; .5 km/.3 mi; easy): almost equatorial ecosystem (even in winter) of hot springs, green ferns, birds and tropical fish. Start: Cave & Basin parking lot. Map 3, 19B FENLAND TRAIL (Banff; 2.1 km/ 1.3 mi loop; easy): peaceful interpretive trail by old growth spruce trees, 40 Mile Creek and Vermilion Lakes view. Start: Fenland Trail parking lot, Mt Norquay Rd. Map 3, 12C POLICEMAN’S CREEK (Canmore; .7 km/.4 mi with longer options; easy): flowing waters beside the trail never freeze. See waterfowl, song birds and brown trout. Start: Main Street Bridge by the NWMP Barracks. Go south along the boardwalk or walk north to link with Canmore’s many Bow River trails. Map 4, 20G JOHNSTON CANYON TRAIL (Between Banff and Lake Louise; 1.1 km/.7 mi and 30-m elevation gain to Lower Falls; 2.7 km/1.7 mi and 120-m elevation gain to Upper Falls; moderately easy): canyon depths along walkways anchored to limestone walls. Natural tunnel leads to Lower Falls. Canyon rim to Upper Falls. Ice cleats and hiking poles suggested; better yet, take a guided ice walk (p 47). Start: Johnston Canyon parking lot, Bow Valley Parkway 22 km/14 mi west of Banff. Map 1, 8C

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Winter Festivals

Banff SnowDays (Jan. 15 to Feb. 7, p 37) includes staples like the International Ice Carving Competition in Lake Louise, the Big Bear rail jam and new this year, ice sculpture animation for kids in downtown Banff. Not to be outdone, the World Cup Edition of the 2016 Canmore Winter Carnival (Feb. 1 to Mar. 16, p 37) adds two major skiing events, cross-country and biathlon, to the festival. –AA

At Banff’s Crock A Doodle (211 Bear St) choose a ready-to-paint mug, plate or figurine. Then paint freehand or with the aid of a technique sheet; the staff glaze and kiln-fire your art. –Afton Aikens

Alberta’s Gem Vivid ammolite gemstones are made from shells of fossilized Alberta ammonites; rare gems show three or more colours. Learn about the history, paleontology and jewellery-making of ammolite during a free guided tour of Canmore’s Ammonite Factory (p 75) 10 am, 11 am and noon Monday to Saturday. –Afton Aikens

Fun on Ice Magical outdoor skating rinks (p 54) offer natural ice and mountain views. Or, get your ice time in at public skates Sunday to Thursday at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre (p 54), or daily at the Canmore Rec Centre (p 54); schedules are online. The Fenlands’ $20 drop-in learn-to-curl class (Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm) includes gear. –A. Materi 36

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ARTSPLACE FILM SCREENINGS Every Tues and Fri-Sun Indie/art house/new releases/family movies.

Dec 19 The Metropolitan Opera’s English The Magic Flute, $10. Dec 20 The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker, $19.50, stu/sr $18.75, ch $12. Canmore: 950 8 Ave 403-609-2623. Map 4, 8F BANFF CENTRE FILM SCREENINGS Feb 17-18 Hi-Rez Films: Turtle Island Rising Shorts by Indigenous filmmakers. Feb 20, Mar 26, Apr 30 Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings award-winning films. St Julien Rd. Tickets 403-762-6301. Map 3, 16J BOWLING CENTRE Five-pin lanes, glow bowl and darts. Ping pong tables, pool table, air hockey and foosball. Licensed lounge. Mon-Thurs 4-11 pm, lane $46 hr. Fri-Sun 11 amclose, lane $60 hr. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6892. Map 3, 20L LUX CINEMA First-run movies, four screens, 24-hr info 403-762-8595.

Tues deal: $7.50 movie, $13 with popcorn/drink, +$3 for 3D. Jan 11, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5 Reel Time Toronto International Film Festival picks, tickets 403-762-6301. Banff: 229 Bear St. Map 3, 13N

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STONEY NAKODA RESORT & CASINO Vegas-style games: blackjack, roulette, poker, slots.

Non-smoking areas. Gaming floor liquor service. Off-track betting. Dining room, buffet, pub and gift shop with First Nations items. Occasional bands at Chill Showroom. UFC nights.

Golf simulator. Free Banff/Canmore shuttle Fri-Sat. Lodging/adventure packages. Hwy 1 at Hwy 40, 15 min east of Canmore, 1-888-862-5632.

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DANCE/OPERA/THEATRE ARTSPLACE Jan 20 Snow Angel by Quest Theatre, $12.75. Canmore: 950 8 Ave 403-609-2623. Map 4, 8F

Best Pubs & Cafés for Live Music • Wild Bill’s (p 39): Popular bands from country to rock play this Banff saloon Thursday to Saturday. Karaoke, DJs and mechanical bull rides fill the rest of the week.

• Banff Rose & Crown (p 39): Local and travelling bands play classic rock to alternative, nightly from 10 pm.

• St. James’s Gate (p 39): Bands from Celtic to classic rock perform Thursday to Saturday at Banff’s Irish pub.

• Communitea Café (p 99): This Canmore spot offers indie gig nights in an intimate club atmosphere.

• Good Earth Coffeehouse (p 99): Singer-songwriters play in Canmore most Fridays at 7:30 pm. –A. Aikens THE BANFF CENTRE Jan 23 Out Innerspace Dance Theatre Innovative contemporary dance. Feb 6 Alice in Wonderland Motus O Dance Theatre Feb 13 Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal Modern couples, Indigenous peoples and urban chaos. Mar 5 Vital Few Six dancers build a moving sculpture.

Mar 12 Old Man and the River Magical creature visits a grumpy old man, by Theatre Direct. Mar 26 Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Going Home Star Urban First Nations redemption. St Julien Rd. Tickets 403-762-6301. Map 3, 16J

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CANMORE UNCORKED Apr 6-17 Award-winning food and drink festival.

Apr 7 Long Table Dinner Multi-course, outdoors. Apr 8 Whisky Festival. Apr 9 Beer Festival. Apr 15 Culinary Symphony Food/music pairings. Apr 16 Wine Festival. Apr 17 Big Brunch. Progressive dinners, set-price menus. 403-678-1295.

GREEK NIGHT Tues/Thurs Dinner show belly dancing, Zorba’s dance and plate smashing, 8 pm. Balkan, 120 Banff Ave, 403-762-3454. Map 3, 16O TORCHLIGHT DINNER & SKI Dec 25/31, Feb 14 Lake Louise Ski Resort après ski. Drinks/appies mid-mountain, torch-lit ski to buffet dinner, live band and dancing. $76, 6-12 $50, 1-5 free; less for non-skiers. Town shuttle.

Reserve 403-522-1333. Map 2, 21E

DISCUSSIONS/SPEAKERS THE BANFF CENTRE Jan 17 Avalanche Awareness Night Safety talks and film screenings. Jan 30 Ron James East Coast comedian’s witty delivery. Apr 8 Lawrence Hill Author of The Book of Negroes new The Illegal. St Julien Rd. Tickets 403-762-6301. Map 3, 16J

BANFF SNOW DAYS Jan 15-Feb 7 Parties, ice playground, curling, Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival and Little Chippers carving competitions, The Big Bear parking lot terrain park and DJs, geocaching, sleigh rides, dog sledding and more. New this year, interactive ice sculptures for kids. 403-762-8421.

BLITZ SNOWSHOE FUN RUN & WALK Mar 5 5-km/10-km courses.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, info 403-762-8421. Map 2, 14C

CANMORE WINTER CARNIVAL Feb 1-Mar 13 Twenty year tradition of family-friendly outdoor winter activities. Themed weeks, Kid n’ Mutt races, ice carving, lantern parade, Bonhomme Carnival and more. World Cup Edition: Feb 1-7 BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon; Mar 8-12 FIS Cross-Country World Cup. 403-678-1295.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE Dec 31 Torchlight Parade Mt Norquay seen from Banff, 7 pm. Fairmont Banff Springs Dinner & Dance, $325, 13-17 $175, 6-12 $89; Dance Only, $145, 13-17 $105, 403762-6860. Canmore Party on the Pond bonfire, skating, music and fireworks, 6 pm-mid, 403-678-1295.

Canadian Acts Talented artists take The Banff Centre’s stage: • Ron James (Jan. 30): This East Coast comedian and TV star has won awards for his stand-up, writing and acting.

• Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans (Feb. 4): These award-winning country rockers play classic fan favourites and new material.

• Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Mar. 26): Going Home Star: Truth & Reconciliation portrays a First Nations woman in a life of youthful excess. –AA music, winter carnival photo exhibit, ice palace, snow slide, snow sculpting, curling (stones provided) and more.

CHRISTMAS IN CANMORE Dec 4-31 Winter kickoff block party. Dec 8 Winter Bike Progressive Dinner With local Olympian Sara Renner. Dec 11 Moonlight Madness Shop to 10 pm. Paint, photos with Santa, outdoor movies, advent calendar. 403-678-1295.

LAKE LOUISE ICE MAGIC FESTIVAL Jan 15-24 Watch International Ice Carving Competition sculpture creation at Fairmont Chateau Lk Louise, Jan 15-17.

Carving demos lakeside and at the ski resort. Jan 23-24 Little Chippers family carving, skating parties. 403-762-8421.

LAKE LOUISE POND HOCKEY CLASSIC Feb 24-28 Outdoor shinny tourney. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, info 403-522-1638. Map 2, 14C 38

SPRINGSTART FESTIVAL Apr 8-24 Banff and Lake Louise history, culture and art. Workshops, artist demos, heritage home tours, historic walks, music and theatre. 403-762-8421 WINTERSTART FESTIVAL To Dec 12 Lake Louise World Cup races. Banff Ave Square events, Santa Claus Parade of Lights. Banff: 403-762-8421

EVENTS — SKI AREAS CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE Dec 12-13 Calforex Cup 1 Biathlon. Dec 19-20 Calforex Cup 2 Biathlon. Feb 1-7 BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon. Mar 8-9, 11-12 Ski Tour Canada FIS Cross-Country World Cup. Mar 13 Rocky Mountain Ski Challenge. Apr 2-3 Alberta Cup 7 and 8.

403-678-2400. Map 4, 9A SKI AREA EVENTS Lake Louise Dec 12 Demo Day; Dec 13 Heavy Metal Rail Jam; Dec 23-25 Santa Family Photo Days; Jan 17 Ice Carving Demo; Jan 23 Demo Day; Mar 19 Ski Louise Stampede; Apr TBD Spring Music Sessions; Apr 17 Cardboard Box Downhill Derby; Apr 30 Bikinis for Breast Cancer ski and Shake the Lake party. 403-522-3555 Map 2, 21E Mt Norquay Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 6 90 Cent Days Alberta residents ski for 90¢. Dec 25 Santa Shreds for Free Dress as St Nick; Jan TBD Carboard Sled Derby and Mountain Smoker; Feb 14 Lifts of Love Chairlift speed dating; Apr 2 Bruno Engler 50th Anniversary Race; Apr 9 80s Day Dress retro; Apr 16-17 Bozo Cup. 403-762-4421 Map 3, 2C Nakiska Jan 22-23 Ski Cross World Cup 4-lane course with jumps. Apr Weekends Spring Fiesta Outdoor DJs and family fun. 403-591-7777 Map 1, 8I Sunshine Village May 22 Bikinis & Boardshorts Breast cancer fundraiser; May 23 Pond Skimming World Cup Ski attempts over icy water (previously Slush Cup); Apr Weekends Snowchella Concerts. 403-762-6500 Map 1, 10A

MUSIC THE BANFF CENTRE Dec 12 Molly Johnson: Billie Holiday Christmas With Robi Botos and Terry Clarke. Dec 13 Soweto Gospel Choir: Christmas Show 30 singer ensemble, African gospel to American pop, $45. Jan 22 Musical

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NIGHTLIFE Banff:

BANFF AVE BREWING CO Brewer’s Pub with big screens and pool table.

Brewery on-site; free tours. Beer Club Wed 8 pm ($10) learn about beer and breweries from brewmasters. 110 Banff Ave, 403-762-1003. Map 3, 17P BOSTON PIZZA LOUNGE Sports memorabilia, 7 HDTVs. 225 Banff Ave, 403-762-2192. Map 3, 14O BRUNO’S Mon trivia 7:30 pm.

Tues jug/wing specials 6 pm. Thurs karaoke 10 pm. Fri open mic 10 pm.

Sat/Sun musicians. 7 sports TVs. 304 Caribou St, 403-762-8115. Map 3, 15P DANCING SASQUATCH Cabin theme bar with dance floor sasquatch.

DJs. Events. 9 pm-2 am. 120 Banff Ave, 403-762-4002. Map 3, 16O ELK & OARSMAN Big-screen sports, fireplace, drink/food features. Fri 4-7 pm happy hour, 2 for 1 appies. Bands Sat/Sun and more, 10 pm. 119 Banff Ave, 403-762-4616. Map 3, 16O FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS Rundle Lounge View, baronial decor, guitarist/ singer Fri-Sat 9 pm. Waldhaus Pub House in the forest; free pool, big HDTV sports, wing Wed. Bowling Centre Lounge Ping pong, pool table, 5-pin bowling. 405 Spray Ave, 403762-6860. Map 3, 20L HOODOO LOUNGE Tues Giant Jenga $3.75 drinks, Thurs $3 Jagerbombs, Fri $3.75 drinks, Sunday Funday $3.75 drinks. 137 Banff Ave, 403-760-8636. Map 3, 15O MELISSA’S UPSTAIRS BAR Darts, pool, pinball, 11 TVs, wireless tabletop speakers for your game. Happy hr 4-7 pm. $3.25 highballs; $3.75 PBR super cans. Tues/Thurs live music. 218 Lynx St, 403-762-5776. Map 3, 15N

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PUMP & TAP HD sports. Tues karaoke 10 pm. Buck Hunter, pool, foosball, table hockey, pinball, VLTs. 215 Banff Ave, 403-760-6610. Map 3, 14O RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL Divas Martini Lounge 30s movie actress decor, unique cocktails. Elegant Larkspur Lobby Lounge View, pianist Fri/Sat 7-11 pm. 300 Mountain Ave, 403-762-3356. Map 3, 21H ROSE & CROWN Live music, 10 pm.

Tue-Sat often blues or top 40. Maritime Mon guitarist/singer. Sun host band. Games room pool, foosball. 202 Banff Ave, 403-762-2121. Map 3, 15O

Winter at The Banff Centre CORB LUND FEB 4 BJM DANSE FEB 13 MATT ANDERSEN FEB 20 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET MAR 26 LAWRENCE HILL APR 8 OVER 40 FREE EVENTS! Visit banffcentre.ca for the full line-up

ST JAMES’S GATE OLDE IRISH PUB Dublin decor, 24 taps, scotch, Irish whiskey. Happy hr Mon-Fri 4-6 pm. Bands Thurs-Sun 9:30 pm; often Celtic or classic rock. Thurs Irish Night $10 Irish fare, $1 off Irish pints.

2 for 1 appies Tues 4-6 pm. Sun roast dinner from $21.50. 207 Wolf St, 403-762-9355. Map 3, 13O THE LIK LOUNGE Big screen sports (NHL, NFL), fireplace, patio, drink/ food features. Craft beers, bourbon cocktails, martinis. Saltlik, 221 Bear St, 403-762-2467. Map 3, 14N TOMMY’S Neighbourhood pub.

Open mic Wed from 10 pm. Molson bottles/highballs $3.75 Sun-Thurs.

Steak sandwich $9. 120 Banff Ave, 403-762-8888. Map 3, 16O TONY ROMA’S LOUNGE 75” HDs; every NHL and NFL game. Fireplace, leather seats, food and drink specials.

Wed wings/$5 20-oz pints. 138 Banff Ave, 403-760-8540. Map 3, 15O TOQUE CANADIAN PUB Under-lit bar, table games, fireplace, 60” sport HDs, VLTs, pool, foosball, free simulated golf/hockey/soccer. Happy hr 4-7 pm and 10 pm-midnight $4.50 Canadian bottles, Grizzly Paw pints $5.50, wine $5.50. Sun-Thurs food specials $8-$10. Merch. 138 Banff Ave, 403-760-8543. Map 3, 15O WILD BILL’S LEGENDARY SALOON Western decor; smokehouse cuisine.

Downtown Banff's premier entertainment venue: top bands Fri, Sat, most Thurs; occasional comedy; Tues karaoke and bull rides; Sun DJs. 201 Banff Ave, 403-762-0333. Map 3, 15O

Where community meets creativity

EVERY AGE, EVERY EXPERIENCE, EVERY CREATIVE PASSION!

CANMORE’S MOVIE THEATRE SCREENINGS: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday artsplacecanmore.com 950 8th Ave. ~ 403.609.2623

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Community artsPlace At Canmore’s new arts centre (p 42), all ages and skill levels get to be creative “in ways that will inspire and maybe surprise them,” says artsPlace director Jeremy Elbourne. One-day performing and visual arts workshops are tourist-friendly. My glass-fusing workshop provided instruction, materials and space I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to access; and I made six pretty plates! –Afton Aikens

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Gallery Owner-Artist Canmore’s new Silver Tree Studio (p 74) shows Canadian art, including the gallery owner’s own works. LL Harrison’s signature bright colours with whimsical swirls bring familiar Canadian Rockies landscapes and animals to life. Her Aboriginal portraits in neon hues and imaginative handmade jewellery are displayed alongside natural-fibre clothes from Europe, Australia and California. –Ashley Materi

Get Your Art Fix In Banff, watch artists at work during Saturday demonstrations at Canada House Gallery (p 44), January 16 to February 6. Drop in for the six-artist show Prairie February 17 to March 1, or anytime to see rotating works by the 75 Canadian artists the gallery represents. –Ashley Materi 40

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Winter landscapes allow for striking black and white photography; don’t miss details like frost on trees and tracks in snow. Steve at Banff Photography (p 55) suggests capturing contrast, like light playing off a subject or shining through clouds. Attend a walkabout tutorial with Banff Photography that includes 8x10 prints of your four best shots. –AM

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Banff: BANFF PARK MUSEUM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE One of western Canada’s oldest natural history museums. The rustic-elegant 1903 building (called railway pagoda) and Victorian displays that date from 1860 offer an enchanting way to see Banff’s mammals, birds, insects and other curiosities. Reading room, hands-on discovery room and Xplorer activity booklet for kids and families.

Sat/Sun noon-4 pm; extended hrs Jan 16-Feb 7; reopens fully mid May. $3.90, sr $3.40, yth $1.90, family $9.80. Events: Feb 5, Mar 11 Drawn to Nature, 7 pm, free. 91 Banff Ave, 403-762-1558. Map 3, 18O BUFFALO NATIONS LUXTON MUSEUM In a log ‘fort’ beside the Bow River is Alberta’s oldest museum.

Colourful life-size dioramas depict the traditional life and ceremonies of late 1800s plains Indians. Shop with native crafts and jewellery. Free tea and coffee. $10, sr $9, 7-17 $5, -7 free, group rates. Oct-Apr: 11 am-5 pm; extended hrs after. 1 Birch Ave, 403-762-2388. Map 3, 19N

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CANADIAN SKI MUSEUM WEST Banff’s ski heritage and Canada’s great skiers. Displays: Swiss mountain guides, gear evolution, backcountry lodges, ski areas and local Olympic skier memorabilia.

10 am-8 pm. Free. 317 Banff Ave, 403-762-8484. Map 3, 13O CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE The place where three railway workers discovered thermal springs that led to the creation of Banff National Park, Canada’s first, in 1885. Interpretive media exhibits and programs; accessible tunnel to cave and springs; giant four-screen HD video on Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. Story Hall images, artifacts and photo booth. Galletly Building café and theatre. 1914 bathing pavilion.

Internment Exhibit Building detention of WWI ‘enemy aliens’ displays. Gift shop. Boardwalks and trails (free) to the cave vent and marsh, hillside springs, unique plants and pools with fish and the Banff Springs snail (found only here). To mid May: Wed-Sun 11 am-5 pm $3.90, sr $3.40, yth $1.90, family $9.80; Discovery Tour included with admission, Sat/Sun, 1:30 pm.

Exhibit: Jan 30-Feb 28 The Wild Rockies photographs by Parks staff (free).

Inspiring Photographic Images Works of 20 international photographers that cover the diverse spectrum of the medium are showcased at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (below) exhibit Point of View: Photographs Inspired by the Canadian Rockies. Photos ranging from classic early 1900s Ansel Adams images to sculpture-based works by Diana Thorneycroft reflect both landscapes and emotional interpretations of mountain life. –Afton Aikens Events: Free unless noted. Dec 12-13 Mountain Rescue, 1-4 pm; meet Parks’ rescue dog team. Dec 19-20 Fur Trade Christmas, 11 am-5 pm. Jan 3 Star Search, 7-11 pm, $10.80; indoor planetarium and outdoor star gaze.

Jan 15-17 Outta Site: Winter in Quebec, 11 am-5 pm. Jan 16, 30 Cave Lantern Tours, 7 and 8 pm, $10.80; register 403-845-3524. Jan 21-24 Outta Site: Halifax Citadel, 11 am-5 pm. Jan 23 Scotch & Chocolate Tasting: Toast to Robbie Burns, 7-8:30 pm; tickets 403-845-3524. Feb 6 Photo Moments of 2015, 7-9 pm; local nature photographer Amar Athwal. Feb 12-14 Outta Site: Western Arctic, 11 am-5 pm. 311 Cave Ave, 403-762-1566. Map 3, 19B HERITAGE HALL Established 1888, the Fairmont Banff Springs (‘the castle’ or ‘the Springs’) is an icon of Banff. ‘Museum within a museum’ exhibits chronicle the hotel’s role in the history and culture of the mountain parks. Free. Daily to 10 pm.

Mezzanine, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-2211. Map 3, 20L WALTER PHILLIPS GALLERY Canadian and international exhibitions

explore contemporary art. Wed-Sun 12:30 pm-5 pm. Donations.

Exhibits: To May 29 Held Above Our Heads in Stone Calgary artist Tyler Los-Jones uses objects resembling rock formations found near The Banff Centre. Jan 23-May 22 things you can’t unthink Group exhibit explores the connection between individual material artworks; opening reception Jan 29 5-8 pm. From Feb 10 Rose, Dear Calgary artist Nicole Kelly Westman’s Exposure Photography Festival works include a Super8 Film made in Wayne, AB. Glyde Hall, The Banff Centre, St Julien Rd, 403-7626281. Map 3, 16J WHYTE MUSEUM OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Connect to local art, culture and history through exhibitions in four galleries, events, archives, library, museum shop and heritage home tours. Founded in 1968 by Peter and Catharine Whyte, Banff artists, philanthropists and world travellers as a place for people to gather and appreciate the area’s culture and beauty. 10 am-5 pm daily. Admission: $8, stu $4, -12 free.

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Y BANFF • LAKE LOUISE • CANMORE ies Events and people who shaped the history and culture of the Canadian Rockies. Interactive exhibits include a helicopter, Brewster touring car and railway snowshed. The Founders’ Gallery Rotating exhibitions celebrate the museum founders. To Jan 12: Carl Rungius: Big Game Painter North America’s first career wildlife artist made annual pilgrimages to Banff.

A Few of My Favourites Works by Belmore Brown, who was instrumental to Peter Whyte’s art. To Jan 24: The

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Bow Biennial Bow Valley artists and craftspeople. Court Painter & The Political Elite Canadian artist Allan Harding MacKay, RCA creatively digitizes his satirical views about Canada’s political buffoonery. Jan 30-Mar 27 (Exposure Photography Festival; opening reception Jan 30, 7 pm): Point of View: Photographs Inspired by the Canadian Rockies Traditional landscapes, social documentary work and sculpture-based images feature 20 photographers. Through the Lens

Photography by local students. Back to the Land: Photographs by Jeremy Fokkens Calgary photographer’s small towns and remote areas of Western Canada shows ”the real and the raw.“ Tours: Guided Tours and Heritage Homes Visits available; call 403-7622291 or consult whyte.org.

Events: Free or by donation, 7 pm, unless noted. Dec 5 A Whyte Christmas, 1-4pm. Dec 11 Drawn to Nature. Jan 28 Voices from the Archives. Jan 30 Exposure Opening Reception. Jan 31 Bow Valley Musical Matinee, 2:30 pm. Feb 2 Jon Whyte Spelling Bee & Trivia Challenge. Feb 13, Mar 5 Hans Gmoser Film Presentation. Feb 25 Diana Thorneycroft Photographers' Talk. Mar 17 Jeremy Fokkens Photographers' Talk. 111 Bear St, 403-762-2291. Map 3, 16N Canmore: ARTSPLACE Community arts centre with visual, ceramic and fabrication studios, 105-seat black box theatre, and The Hub Gallery free art exhibits. Workshops and performances, films Tues and Fri-Sun; schedule at artsplacecanmore.com. Family movies Sun, 3 pm. Exhibit: To Dec 14 Highline Magazine: Perspectives on Mountain Culture Photography from the publication's history.

Events: To Dec 13 Family drop-in art/ creativity workshops Sun, 11 am-12:15 pm, $5. Dec 18-Jan 20 Home, Where the North Is Fifteen Alberta artists celebrate the enchanting and simple life in this area. Mar 2-Apr 15 Eye & the City Contradictory urban views of five contemporary Alberta artists.

Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm, Sat to 1 pm and 5-9 pm, Sun to 6 pm. 950 8 Ave, 403-609-2623. Map 4, 8F CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NORDIC SKIING Free. Displays of gear (1940s to present) and local Olympic medallist photos. Lobby, Tourism Canmore (8:30 am-5:30 pm). 907 7 Ave, 403-678-1295. Map 4, 3E. 1988 Olympic Winter Games memorabilia. Canmore Nordic Centre (9 am-5:30 pm). 1988 Olympic Way, 403-678-2400. Map 4, 9B CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE After floods, new permanent exhibits that showcase the mining, geology and social history of the Bow Valley are being built.

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donation. Exhibit: Ongoing Canmore’s Floods Explores the historical floods of the Bow and other local rivers, the 2013 Cougar Creek flood and 2014 Civic Centre flood. Civic Centre, 902B 7 Ave, 403-678-2462. Map 4, 19C NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE BARRACKS PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Restored 1893 building

by Policeman’s Creek, one of the few NWMP Barracks on its original site.

Police who lived here to 1929 served the growing mining town and prevented illegal liquor transport on the railway. Historic furnishings and gift shop. Self-guided tour, kids’ activities.

Hours subject to volunteer availability. Sept-May: Fri-Mon 1-4 pm.

Admission by donation. 609 Main St, 403-678-1955/2462. Map 4, 20F Lake Louise: LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE View displays on the Canadian Rockies’ natural and human history. To Apr 30: Thurs-Sun, 9 am-4:30 pm; May 1-June 10: 9 am-5 pm. Samson Mall, 403-522-3833. Map 2, 20M YOHO VISITOR CENTRE Display of 505-million-year-old Burgess Shale fossils. Sandbox dinosaur ‘dig’ for kids. Spiral Tunnel train model.

Reading corner. Maps, books, gifts.

Fri-Sun, 10 am-4 pm. Parks Canada desk reopens May 1. Field: Hwy 1, 30 km (19 mi) west of Lake Louise, 250-343-6783. Map 1, 6J

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Banff: CANADA HOUSE GALLERY Iconic Banff venue with friendly, informed gallerists. Original paintings and sculptures by leading Canadian artists. The diversity of art and fresh vibe make this a popular destination for regulars and first-time visitors.

Website (updated daily) shows all works and upcoming exhibits. Worldwide shipping. Exhibits: Feb 17-Mar 1 Prairie History, nostalgia and beauty captured by six artists; artist’s reception Feb 27, 1-3 pm. Mar 3-15 Mike Svob: New Work For 30+ years, Svob has portrayed the light, colour and shapes of our imagination and memory; artist’s reception Mar 12, 1-3 pm. Apr 6-19 Jennifer Annesley: New Work Award-winning artist’s striking watercolours depict the Rockies, European architecture and still-life scenes; artist’s reception Apr 16, 1-3 pm. May 4-17 Dominik Modlinski: Changing Landscapes Large canvases

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and small en plein air sketches feature remote areas; artist’s reception May 14, 1-3 pm. Events: SnowDays Artist Demonstrations, Sat, noon-4 pm: Jan 16 WJ Bradley, Jan 23 Janice Tanton, Jan 30 Donna Jo Massie, Feb 6 K Neil Swanson. Apr 9 Donna Jo Massie: Book Launch of The Joy of Mountains, 1-3 pm. 201 Bear St, 403762-3757. Map 3, 15N GINGKO AND INK ATELIER. PAPERIE. GALLERY Handmade paper, journals and cards. Photos, collages and mail art. Origami, paper jewellery, flowers and gift wrap.

Typewriters for card making. Sun workshops 1-5 pm; confirm/register.

Closed Tues. 111 Banff Ave, 403-7623855. Map 3, 16O MOUNTAIN GALLERIES AT THE FAIRMONT—BANFF SPRINGS Canadian fine art since 1992. Owner/ curator/artist Wendy Wacko and her passionate team of educated art professionals convey a unique perspective through the collection of paintings from abstract impressionism to magic realism with a focus on wilderness landscapes. Museum quality glass, clay, stone and bronze sculptures. Inuit prints and carvings.

Guaranteed worldwide shipping. Wild & Sacred Places is the ongoing theme.

Fairmont Banff Springs (main building by the wine boutique), 405 Spray Ave, 403-760-2382. Map 3, 20L THE MOUNTAIN ART GALLERY BY BANFF PHOTOGRAPHY Beautiful mountain images including landscapes and wildlife. Choose framed, unframed or canvas prints. Glass, pottery, jewellery. Moderate prices.

Worldwide shipping. 101 Banff Ave, 403-762-3562 ext 28. Map 3, 17O WILLOCK & SAX GALLERY Historic and contemporary western Canadian artists: paintings, sculptures, drawings, block prints, photography and fine art ceramics. Exhibits: Dec 1-19 Wood Water a Celebration D Helen Mackie’s block prints and watercolours honour her 90th birthday; artist’s reception Dec 5, 3-5 pm.

Jan 1-15 Contemporary drawings plus historic works from Cape Dorset artists. Jan 30-Feb 20 Exposure Photography Festival Photo based works

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HOT ACTIVITIES

High Altitude Thrills On a Rockies Heli Canada (p 51) Heli-Snowshoe Adventure, soar above snowcapped peaks for 20 minutes to a remote location. Spend an hour snowshoeing in fresh powder, looking for wildlife tracks, and enjoying hot chocolate and Bailey’s (a picnic lunch is available). Other heli-filled fun options include romantic private tours and a heli-dog sledding package. –Olivia Grecu

Make a Splash Water fun is on tap at the Canmore Elevation Place’s (p 61) Aquatics Centre with kids’ area, lazy river, high-speed slide and pool.

Swim laps in the eight-lane pool, take an aquafit class, or relax in the hot tub or steam room. In Banff, the Douglas Fir Indoor Waterpark (p 61) has two big waterslides, a kiddy pool and Jacuzzi. Or enjoy The Banff Centre’s (p 61) 25metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam rooms. –JG 46

Bikes with fat tires built to cruise snowy trails are increasingly popular winter toys, but they can damage cross-country ski tracks, so the Canmore Nordic Centre (p 48) has designated and groomed trails specifically for snow season cycling. First-time riders can try the Georgetown and Rundle Forebay trails. In Banff, try Tunnel Mountain (Map 3, 9N) or Sundance Canyon (Map 3, 20A) trails. Bike rental shops are on p 52. –AA

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Backcountry Safety Download Avalanche Canada’s free app with avalanche forecasts and Mountain Information Network access; share and view snowpacks, weather and skiing conditions. Learn to safely foray into the backcountry by taking a Yamnuska Mountain Adventures (p 55) Avalanche Canada course.

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BANFF ADVENTURES NHL hockey, sightseeing, scenic flights, ski passes/lessons/rentals, ice walks, dog sledding, snowshoeing, sleigh ride, ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice climbing and heli-skiing. Value packages include Banff Experience: hot springs, sleigh ride and snow tubing, $69, kids 4-12 $53. Lodging. Airport transfers. Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, 403-762-4554. Map 3, 14N DISCOVER BANFF TOURS Icewalks, dog sledding, snowmobiling, sightseeing tours, wildlife safaris, snowshoeing, heli-skiing, Powder Express to Kicking Horse Resort, sleigh rides and Big 3 ski/snowboard lessons. Value-priced combo tour packages. Visitor information.

Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave, 403760-5007. Map 3, 14O

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EXPLORE ROCKIES ACTIVITY CENTRE Tickets and activity planning: attractions, sightseeing, adventures, transport including to Calgary Airport.

Banff International Hotel, 333 Banff Ave, 1-800-760-6934. Map 3, 13G.

BREWERY TOUR

THE GRIZZLY PAW Learn about the brewing process and sample their beer and soda. Souvenir glass or opener. Thurs 1/ 3 pm, Fri-Sun 1/2:30/4 pm; 45-60 min; $15, kids

Tours with a Treat • On a guided ice walk (p 47), enjoy hot chocolate and trail snacks as you admire towering frozen waterfalls.

• Discover Banff Tours’ snowshoe tours (p 50) treat guests to maple taffy made on a fire and cooled in the snow.

• Moonlit snowshoe tours (p 50) hosted by Kananaskis Outfitters are followed by a fireside chocolate fondue.

• Snowy Owl’s sled dog tours (p 52) include campfire cuisine—smokies, bannock and apple cider.

• After your Banff Trail Riders’ sleigh ride (p 56), roast marshmallows at a campfire while sipping hot apple cider.

• Most Toby Creek Adventures snowmobile tours (p 63) include a BBQ lunch at a mid-mountain log cabin. –AA 10+ $8 (soda only); Rutting Elk tour with pint $20; tour with six-pack to go $25; private tours. No open toes or high heels. Buy their beer at local restaurants and stores. 310 Old Canmore Rd, 403-678-2487. Map 4, 9J BANFF AVE BREWING CO (p 86) and PARK DISTILLERY (p 80) also offer views and tours of on-site beer and spirit making facilities.

CANYON ICE WALKS

DISCOVER BANFF TOURS Guided tours with ice cleats, walking poles, transport and snack. Johnston Canyon Icewalk®: moderate trek along trail and catwalks suspended from rock walls to ice climbing venues and frozen Lower and Upper Falls (8:30 am/1:30 pm from Banff; 4 hrs; $66, 8-12 $40). Johnston Canyon Icewalk Evening®: trek to ice formations lit by

handheld spotlights (6:30 pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tues; 2.5 hrs; $66, 8-12 $40 with souvenir headlamp). Grotto Canyon Icewalk: easy frozen creek bed walk to historic Native rock paintings, icefalls and ice climbing venues— watch climbers perform. (8:30 am from Banff; 8:45 am from Canmore; 4 hrs; $66, 8-12 $40). Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave, 403-760-5007.

Map 3, 14O WHITE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Johnston Canyon guided ice walks (8 am and 1:30 pm, $65, ch $40) include transportation, ice cleats, hot chocolate and snacks; see impressive Cathedral of Ice at the Upper Falls. Private Johnston Canyon and Grotto Canyon ice walks go at times and dates of your choice (half day, 1-7 people $420; extra person $60). 403-760-4403.

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CANMORE CAVE TOURS Guided tours under Grotto Mountain near Canmore. 4.5-hr Explorer Tour ($125, $115 yth; min 10 yrs). 6-hr Adventure Tour with 18-m/60-ft rappel and ‘Laundry Chute’ tunnel ($155, $145 yth; min 12 yrs). Clothing, helmet and light provided. Tours go year ‘round; the cave is always 5°C/41°F. Meet at their office: 202, 129 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-8819. Map 4, 13P

CLIMBING

ELEVATION PLACE CLIMBING WALL 10,000 sq ft of indoor climbing surface with wall heights to 45 ft; 1500-sq ft bouldering; 30-ft speed wall; auto belays. Three Sisters mountain views. Rental gear. Drop in: $15, $12 65-79/18-25, $8 12-17, $5 3-11, -3/80+ free; includes aquatics and fitness centre use. Child drop off great for parents. Canmore: 700 Railway Ave, 403-678-8920. Map 4, 9I

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THE BANFF CENTRE CLIMBING GYM 4500 sq ft of indoor climbing space. 14 top-rope routes, lead climbing arch and bouldering routes. $13 with use of pool and fitness centre.

Lessons and gear rentals. Daily noon10 pm. Sally Borden Building, St Julien Rd, 403-762-6450. Map 3, 16K YAMNUSKA MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Ice climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche courses and glacier hut-to-hut excursions. Scheduled and private daily and multi-day activities; options for first-timers and those with skills. Canmore: 50 Lincoln Park, 403-678-4164. Map 4, 12K

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CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE PROVINCIAL PARK Olympic and World Cup venue with 65 km (40 mi) of easy to expert trails track-set for classic and skating cross-country skiing; 6.5 km/4 mi are night lit. Day lodge, café and warming hut. Trail Sports (403-678-6764) offers 1.5-hr ski lessons Sat/Sun/hol (10 am/ noon; $45). Private lessons $80 hr; extra person $40. Ski and fat tire bike rentals. 403-678-2400. Map 4, 9A

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE RENTALS Banff: Banff Adventures, Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, 403-762-4554 Map 3, 14N; Chateau Mountain Sports, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-2500 Map 3, 20L; Snowtips, 225 Bear St, 403762-8177 Map 3, 14N. Lake Louise: Chateau Mountain Sports, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3837 Map 2, 14C; Wilson Mountain Sports, Samson Mall, 403-522-3636 Map 2, 20M. Canmore: Trail Sports (x-c only), Nordic Centre, 403-678-6764 Map 4, 9A; GearUp, 1302 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-1636 Map 4, 8I. Kananaskis Village: Kananaskis Outfitters, 403-591-7000 Map 1, 8I.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Visitor centres (p 59) provide trail conditions, route details and safety tips.

Favourite track-set trails include: Near Banff Townsite: • Spray River East & West (easy; 12 km/ 3-4 hrs return; 65 m elevation gain; Map 3, 20M): riverside fire road to a picnic area; return other side of the valley. Rundle Mountain views. Start past the Fairmont Banff Springs parkade.

• Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court (easy; 5.7 km/1 hr; no elevation gain; Map 3, 4E): series of night-lit loops Start at Trailer Court Campground entrance.

DOG SLEDDING

Since 1983 “Five Star� Service: 2, 4 or 8 hour tours plus romantic moonlight and overnight programs all with delicious fireside cuisine Transport from Banff hotels and our Canmore store (109 - 829 10 Street) included Option: drive your own sled dog team

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• Cascade Valley (intermediate; 13 km/ 3-4 hrs return; 70 m elevation gain; Map 3, 2H): double track with skating lane to Cascade River bridge.

Good views and a fun downhill return.

Start at Lake Minnewanka parking lot.

Bow Valley Parkway: • Castle Junction (easy; 8.7 km; 31 m elevation gain; Map 1, 7B): interconnected single tracks through forest.

Main trail runs from Castle Junction to Castle Mountain Lookout.

• Castle Mountain Lookout to Protection Mountain (intermediate; 12 km/3 hrs return; 15 m elevation gain; Map 1, 7B): single track links the two other ski trails on the Bow Valley Pkwy.

Start at Castle Mountain trailhead.

• Baker Creek to Protection Mountain Campground (easy; 7 km/2 hr return; no elevation; Map 1, 9C): single track (marked #2) parallels Bow Valley Pkwy. Start near Baker Creek Chalets.

Lake Louise: • Fairview Loop (easy; 7.5 km/2 hr; 50-m elevation gain; Map 2, 14B): short fun uphills, downhills and turns FOR DETAILS PLEASE VISIT in forest and clearings with views.

FAIRMONT.COM/WINTER-ADVENTURES Park by Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

OR CALL +1 403 522 1601 Canmore/Kananaskis: • Canmore Nordic Centre (see p 48): Favourites include Banff Trail (easy, 6.5 km); part of the route is lit at night. Meadowview Trail (intermediate, 11/12/2015 3:32:07 PM 5.1 km, part of 13 km Blue Loop); great Bow Valley views. Silvertip/Rundle Trails (advanced, 12 km) loop with hill climbs and thrilling descents.

• Mount Shark (easy to advanced; 30+ km; varying elevation gains; Map 1, 8H): multiple loops set for classic and skate skiing. Start: Mount Shark trailhead on the Smith-Dorrien Spray Tr.

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DISCOVER BANFF TOURS Guided 4-hour interpretive tour with snowshoes, poles, transport and snack.

Snowshoeing to Marble Canyon goes over bridges spanning 40-m Tokumn Creek rock walls, and into a firecharred forest. Stop for made-in-thesnow maple taffy (from Banff; 1:30 pm daily and 8:30 am Sat/Sun; $66, 8-12 $40). Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave, 403-760-5007. Map 3, 14O KANANASKIS OUTFITTERS Guided snowshoeing with gear, hot chocolate, cookies (half day $65, ch $45).

Full Moon Snowshoe Fondue ($120; Dec 26, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 26).

Dark Sky Stargazing Snowshoe ($65, ch $45; Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 12). CrossCountry Ski Lessons with gear. Families welcome. Private tours. Kananaskis Village, 403-591-7000. Map 1, 8I 50

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MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE PROGRAM A tradition of safe guided adventures that began in 1899.

Cross-country skiing: lessons (1.5 hrs, 9 am, 12:30 pm); tours (3 hrs, 2 pm); gear rentals at the hotel. Snowshoeing with gear: Powderfest (3 hrs, 1:30 pm); Night Owl with headlamp (2 hrs, 7 pm, $49, $25). Ice walk with cleats and shuttle: Johnston Canyon Icefalls (4 hrs, 8:15 am). Tours $59, $29 8-12 yrs unless noted. Heritage snowshoes, outerwear and boots on request (if available). Book: 403-5221601. Meet: Guide’s Cabin, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Map 2, 14C

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DOGSLEDDING

SNOWSHOE TRAILS Visitor centres (p 59) have conditions/route details.

Keep off x-c ski tracks on shared trails.

Banff/Lake Louise: • Johnson Lake (easy; 2.8 km loop/1-2 hrs; no elevation; Map 3, 5G): trace the shoreline with Mt Rundle view.

Park at the day use area.

• Lake Louise Lakeshore (easy; 4 km/ 1-2 hrs return; no elevation; Map 2, 14N): Victoria Glacier view and icefall en route. Start at Chateau Lake Louise.

Kananaskis: • Chester Lake (moderate; 9 km/2-3 hrs return; 287-m elevation gain; Map 1, 8H): branch off the ski trail just past the start. Climb in trees to open views of majestic rock faces and peaks.

Access via Smith-Dorrien Spray Tr. Avalanche terrain is past the lake.

• Kananaskis Village Loops (easy; 2.5 km/1 hr; no elevation gain; Map 1, 8I): Family-friendly; park at the resort.

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WHITE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Snowshoeing on Top of the World half day tours ($75) go to abovetreeline powder and views. Sunshine Meadows with gondola/chairlift rides (Tues-Sat; depart Banff 12:30 pm, Sunshine Village parking lot 1 pm; $75); or Fortress Mountain in Kananakis where a private road goes to 2100 m/6890 ft (Fri-Sun; departs Banff 8:30 am, Canmore 9 am, Fortress Junction 10 am; $75 from Canmore/ Banff). Transport, guide, gear, lift pass (Sunshine), hot chocolate and cookies provided. Private snowshoe tours: (half day; 1-7 people $420, extra person $60). 403-760-4403

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DOG SLED TOURS

SNOWY OWL SLED DOG TOURS Expert instructors and well trained, authentic huskies; mountain adventures along pristine trails. Dog and sled handling instruction allows you to drive your team following an instructor, or relax in the warm comfort of a professionally driven sled. 2, 4 and 8 hour, evening and overnight tours all with Canadian campfire cuisine. Advocate for the ethical treatment of sled dogs. Op-

tional: helicopter rides. Boot/clothing rentals, photographer on-site, BanffCanmore shuttle. Reservations and souvenirs at the store. 109, 829 10 St, 403-678-4369. Map 4, 19B

FAT TIRE BIKE RENTALS Ride packed snow trails. Banff: Snowtips 225 Bear St, 403-762-8117 Map 3, 14G. Canmore: Trail Sports, Canmore Nordic Ctr, 403-678-6764 Map 4, 9A; Rebound Cycle, 902 Main St, 403-678-3668. Map 4, 9F

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ACTIVITIES

GOLF—INDOOR

SIMULATED INDOOR GOLF AT STONEY NAKODA RESORT Using real clubs (rentals $10), shoot into a huge screen showing fairways, hazards, greens and scenery. 30 golf course choices like Pebble Beach, Spyglass and Spanish Bay. Ball path tracked using missile technology; add weather, mulligans, contests. $25/hr ($30/hr Fri-Sun after 4 pm) per group. Private events/catering.

Casino. Free Banff/Canmore shuttle Fri/Sat. Hwy 1 at Hwy 40, 15 min E of Canmore, 1-888-862-5632. Map 1, 8I

HELICOPTER SKIING

RK HELISKI Daily and multi-day packages for intermediate and advanced skiers/boarders. Three- and 5-run Powder Adventure $847/$998 (student and low season rates available), plus private programs. Jet helicopters access 1500 sq km (580 sq mi) with 900 runs from 500-1500 vertical m (1600-4800 ft). ACMG certified guides; fat skis, transceiver, hot breakfast and picnic lunch included. Heli sightseeing and heli fondue.

Fireside Choppers Landing Restaurant & Lounge. Alpine boutique. Banff transport. Call, or book at Discover Banff Tours, Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave, Map 3, 14O or Banff Adventures Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, Map 3, 14N. Heli-plex is 2 hrs SW of Banff at Panorama via scenic Kootenay Park.

1-800-661-6060. Map 1, 6H

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Snow and Ice Adventures Johnston Canyon Ice Walk* The original walk is back!

Lake Louise Winterland Marble Canyon walk and optional activities at the Lake

ROCKIES HELI CANADA – KANANASKIS TOURS Breathtaking scenery from the helicopter, with live commentary on flights that depart from their Kananaskis base. Tours (20-55 minutes; from $195) include Grand Rocky Mountain over iconic Three Sisters mountains and Ultimate Alpine Glacier Tour to Mt Assiniboine, Matterhorn of the Rockies. Love in the Rockies Package includes a 1-hour wilderness stop, bubbly, dessert and photo. Other options are Heli Snowshoeing, Heli Dogsledding and Heli Weddings. Free Banff/Canmore shuttle. Hwy 1 at Hwy 40, 15 min E of Canmore, 1-877-591-0222. Map 1, 8I

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BANFF ADVENTURES See a Calgary Flames professional NHL ice hockey game. Tours include roundtrip motorcoach transport from Banff or Canmore, on-board guide and game ticket ($115/$145): Dec 22, 27, 31; Jan 11, 27; Feb 3, 9, 15, 19, 27; Mar

Experience our Winter Wonderland just minutes from downtown Banff

A quintessential winter experience awaits you.

Visit our Warner Stables working ranch and horses before enjoying the magic of a sleigh ride.

Sleigh Rides Tour woodlands and meadows on an unforgettable 45-minute sleigh ride. Snuggle under blankets and savour the mountain views. Roast marshmallows over a campfire with hot chocolate. Trips depart hourly 10 am to 8 pm; $ 32.

Romance Sleigh Package Cuddle under a buffalo robe aboard a private and intimate one-horse open sleigh. Enjoy champagne, chocolates and a fireside stop. Trips depart 10:30 am to 7:30 pm; $189 a couple.

Information & Bookings at: THE TRAIL RIDER STORE 132 BANFF AVE • 403.762.4551 1.800.661.8352 • HORSEBACK.COM

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7, 18, 11, 26; Apr 7; play-offs. Tickets for all games (without tour) sold. 211 Bear St, 403-762-4554. Map 3, 14N

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CANMORE EAGLES Talented 16- to 20-year-old Junior Hockey League players compete. Home games (usually 7 pm; $15, sr/stu $12, -12 $8): Dec 8 (Banff), 12, 18, 19; Jan 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 30; Feb 13, 15, 20; Mar 1, 4; playoffs.

Canmore Recreation Centre, 1900 8 Ave, 403-678-1855. Map 4, 5F

HORSEBACK RIDING

This Package Includes:

· Sleigh Ride · Snow Tubing Pass · Banff Upper Hot Springs Pass

Your Adventure Starts Here...

211 Bear Street, Banff PH: 403.762.4554 1.800.644.8888

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Sliders, sporting goods, adapters, appliances, auto accessories, & more...

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223 Bear Street • 403-762-2080

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Stables reopen mid April. Ride forest, river and meadow trails.

• Banff Trail Riders Spray River Corral (Fairmont Banff Springs) and Warner Stables (Bow River). The Trail Rider, 132 Banff Ave, 403-762-4551. Map 3, 16P • Brewster Lake Louise Stables, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403522-1608. Map 2, 14C • Timberline Tours, Deer Lodge, Lake Louise, 403-522-3743. Map 2, 15C • Boundary Ranch near Kananaskis Village, 1-877-591-7177. Map 1, 8I

ICE FISHING

BANFF FISHING UNLIMITED Private trips with guide almost always land trout. Heated huts, tackle, boots and outerwear supplied. Hot drinks and lunch of your fish. Transport to Spray Lakes, south of Canmore. Year-round Bow River fly fishing and spin casting, weather permitting. 403-678-2486.

ICE SKATING/CURLING

CANMORE GOLF & CURLING CLUB Curling sheet (from $95/hr, reduced rates for multiple sheets) include brush and slider rentals. Instruction upon request. 2000 8 Ave, 403678-5959. Map 4, 4E CANMORE RECREATION CENTRE Indoor skating $6, $5 18-25 and 6579, $4 12-17, $3 3-11, free -3 and 80+, $12/$10 family. Call for hrs. 1900 8 Ave, 403-678-5597. Map 4, 5F OUTDOOR RINKS Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs by Waldhaus Restaurant, Map 3, 20L; Banff High School field, Map 3, 12P; by The Fenlands Banff Recreation Ctr, Map 3, 12E; Bow River, end of Wolf St, Map 3, 14E Canmore: Pond at 7 Ave and Mallard Alley, Map 4, 8F; Elk Run and Canyon Rd, Map 4, 10N; 17 St hockey rink by the day care, Map 4, 6C Kananaskis: Village Centre pond and night-lit hockey rink, Map 1, 8I Lake Louise: On the lake at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Map 2, 13C

SKATE RENTALS Lake Louise: Chateau Mountain Sports, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3837 Map 2, 14C; Wilson Mtn Sports, Samson Mall, 403-522-3636 Map 2, 20M Banff: Banff Adventures, Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, 403-762-4554, Map 3, 14N; Chateau Mountain Sports, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-7622500 Map 3, 20L, Snowtips, 225 Bear St, 403-762-8177, Map 3, 14N Canmore: GearUp, 1302 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-1636 Map 4, 8I Kananaskis Village: Kananaskis Outfitters, 403-591-7000 Map 1, 8I THE FENLANDS BANFF RECREATION CENTRE Indoor skating $6, $4 yth/sr; Mon-Thurs noon-2 pm; Sun 6:45-8:15 pm. Drop-in hockey, gear needed, $6: co-ed Mon-Wed 12:30 pm, 40+ Tues/Thurs 2:15 pm; ladies Sun 8:30 pm. Skate rentals $5.

Drop-in curling Wed 6:30-8:30 pm; details banff.ca/skating. 100 Norquay Rd, 403-762-1235. Map 3, 17H

PHOTO LESSONS

BANFF PHOTOGRAPHY Family portraits and weddings amidst mountains. Lessons and workshops; beginner to advanced from $30.

Banff: 101 Banff Ave, 403-762-3562.

Map 3, 17O. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3653. Map 2, 14C

SIGHTSEEING LIFT

BANFF GONDOLA Reopens May 1. $26-million upper terminal renovation will give visitors more to see, do and learn. New food outlets, graband-go to full-service. Famous mountain and town views remain. Details: banffgondola.com/elevate. Mountain Ave, 1-800-760-6934. Map 3, 21J

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

CHILDREN’S XPLORER’S CLUB Free activity booklets for 6-11 yrs with activities like match-the-track-with-theanimal and Bow River scavenger hunt.

Finish six activities for Parks Canada certificate and souvenir. At Banff and Lake Louise visitor centres (p 59).

DISCOVER BANFF TOURS Sightseeing to scenic viewpoints and cultural venues with wildlife viewing. 24-person mini-buses with binoculars, snacks and hot chocolate.

Knowledgeable guides. Dec to midApr: Discover Banff & Its Wildlife 3-hr town and vicinity tour (9 am, $56, 6-12 $30, -6 free); Discover Lake Louise 6.5 hrs with snowshoe sampler, hot chocolate and maple cookies (10:15

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Choose 2 SNOWSHOEING TOURS Activities: SIGHTSEEING TOURS Icewalks Snowshoeing WILDLIFE VIEWING or Sightseeing

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Signature Experience Canmore Cave Tours’ Adventure Tour (p 48) is a Destination Canada Signature Experience “once-in-a-lifetime tour only in Canada.” Find an 18-m rappel, chambers, chutes, stalactites, stalagmites, and a clear pool at the cave bottom. –AA am; $70, 6-12 $40, -6 free); Grotto Canyon Icewalk, Johnston Canyon Icewalk® and Johnston Canyon Icewalk Evening®, p 47. Snowshoeing to Marble Canyon, p 50. Winter Combo Specials: book any two sightseeing tours for

BANFF CARIBOU LODGE & SPA

GYPSY GUIDE SELF DRIVE TOURS Entertaining, informative app tours with sights, attractions, history, photo stops, wildlife. Automatically plays at 1000s of GPS activation points. For iPhone or Android app search “GyPSy Guide Banff” in the App or Google Play store. Rockies tours $3-$5. No roaming or data fees; works without network service. 1-866-477-4171.

MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN Husky Dreamcatcher Tour Explore a Kananaskis ranch by dogsled. Tipi camp with fire ring, buffalo paddock, trapper’s cabin and Native bannock cooked on a fire with maple syrup. 1.5 hrs, $125, 6-9 $75, -6 $30. Meet: Dead Man’s Flats, 1-877-662-3364. Map 1, 8I MOUNTAIN GUIDES Certified guides offer safe backcountry tours, glacier hut-to-hut traverses, ice climbs, courses. Alpine Club of Canada, 403678-3200; Yamnuska, 403-678-4164.

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WHITE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Lake Louise Winterland includes a Marble Canyon walk over bridges that span the chasm, and Lake Louise visit for optional activities like snowshoeing, sleigh ride and ice skating. $65, ch $40. Departs Banff 10 am, returns 3:30 pm. 403-760-4403.

YAMNUSKA WOLFDOG SANCTUARY Non-profit rescue with resident and adoptable wolfdogs. Learn about wolf and dog differences, take photos and interact with wolfdogs on 45-min guided tours (Thurs-Mon; 10:30 am, noon, 2 pm, 3 pm; min 12 yrs; $41; reserve). Or explore at your own pace on a self-guided interpretive tour (min 6 yrs, $21). Range Rd 53 off Hwy 1A, 45-min E of Canmore (W of Cochrane), 1-877-565 9372. Map 1, 9I

SLEIGH RIDES

BANFF TRAIL RIDERS Horse-drawn sleigh rides through woodlands and mountain meadows just beyond downtown Banff (10 am, noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 pm daily; extra trips Xmas Sleigh Rides, Snowmobiling & Tobogganing continued on p 63

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Elevated Living If you love vacationing in the Canadian Rockies you may want to consider moving to Canmore.

Three Sisters Mountain Village has re-emerged with a new vision, and Stewart Creek Phase 3 lots are now on sale. This is the first release of single family lots in Canmore in nearly a decade. –Afton Aikens

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§Big Horn Motel, 1 St, Dead Man’s Flats 403-678-2290 27 C Blackstone Mountain Lodge, 170 Kananaskis Way 403-609-8098 128 C/M O §Bow Valley Motel, 610 - 8 St 403-678-5085 25 C §Canadian Rockies Chalets, 1206 Bow Valley Tr 403-678-3799 40 403-678-5181 10 Canmore Hotel, 738 - Main St Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn, 1719 Bow Valley Tr 403-678-5221 62 §Chateau Canmore, 1720 Bow Valley Tr Coast Hotel & Conference Ctr, 511 Bow Valley Tr §Copperstone Resort Hotel, 250-2 Ave

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§Econo Lodge Canmore, 1602-2 Ave Falcon Crest Lodge, 190 Kananaskis Way §Fire Mountain Lodge, 121 Kananaskis Way

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Inn of the Rockies, 1200 Harvie Heights Rd The Lady Macdonald Country Inn, 1201 BVT §The Lodges at Canmore, 107 Montane Rd §Mt Engadine Lodge, 40 km S of Canmore, off Hwy 742 Mountain View Inn, 100 Kananaskis Way §Mystic Springs Chalets/Hot Pools, 140 Kananaskis Wy

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LAKE LOUISE HOTELS Baker Creek Chalets, Hwy 1A E *Cathedral Mountain Lodge, Yoho Nat Park *§The Crossing Resort, Icefields Parkway

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Banff: ATB Financial, Cascade Shops, 317 Banff Ave, 403-762-8505. Bank of Montreal, 107 Banff Ave, 403762-2275. Bow Valley Credit Union, 216 Banff Ave, 403-762-3368. CIBC, 98 Banff Ave, 403-762-3317. Freya’s Currency Exchange, Clock Tower Mall, 108 Banff Ave, 403-762-4652.

Can­more: ATB Financial, 1240 Railway Ave, 403-678-6868. Bank of Montreal, 701 Main St, 403-6785568. Bow Valley Credit Union, 810 Main St, 403-678-5549. CIBC, 730 Main St, 403-609-6200. Royal Bank, 1000 Railway Ave, 403-678-3180.

Scotiabank, 1160 Railway Ave, 403609-4250. TD Canada Trust, 1350 Railway Ave, 403-609-4750.

Lake Louise: ATB Financial, The Depot, Samson Mall, 403-522-3678.

CHILD CARE Day Care Society of Banff, 403-7623339. Banff YWCA babysitting registry, 403-760-3200. Childcare Connections (hotel sitting), 403-760-4443.

Canmore Day Care, 403-678-5762.

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Banff: Anglican, 403-762-2128; Banff Park, 403-762-3225; Catholic, 403-762-2603; Full Gospel, 403-7622740; Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 403-762-3113; Presbyterian, 403762-3279; United, 403-762-2075.

Canmore: Alpine Christian, 403609-0832; Anglican, 403-678-5191; Baptist, 403-678-2861; Catholic, 403-678-5022; Crossway Community Church, 403-678-9801; Jehovah’s Witnesses, 403-678-4121; Lutheran, 403-678-6700; Trinity Bible, 403678-5063; United, 403-678-5354.

INFO/VISITOR CENTRES Banff: Infor­mation Ctr, 224 Banff Ave (9 am-5 pm) Map 3, 14P hosts Banff Lake Louise Tourism (lodging, activities, events) 403-762-8421; Parks Canada (facili­ties, trails, permits) 403-762-1550 Lake Louise: Visitor Ctr (Thu-Sun 9 am4:30 pm to Apr 30; after confirm) Samson Mall, 403-522-3833 Map 2, 20M Canmore: Tourism Canmore (8:30 am5:30 pm), 907 7 Ave, 403-678-1295 Map 4, 19C; Travel Alberta (9 am-5 pm)

Bus to Ski Banff cross-country skiers can ride Roam Public Transit (p 77) to Spray River Loop (by the Fairmont Banff Springs) or Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court loops (trails and gear rentals p 48). Downhill skiers can also ditch the car and take the bus to the resorts (p 77). –Ashley Materi 2801 Bow Valley Tr, 1-800-252-3782 Map 4, 3E. Kananaskis: Barrier Lake (Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm/1:15-4 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-12:30 pm/1:15-5 pm to Apr 10; after confirm), Hwy 40, 403673-3985 Map 1, 8I; Peter Lougheed Park (Mon-Sun 9:30 am-12:30 pm/ 1:15-4:30 pm, info closed Tues-Thurs, to Apr 7; after confirm), Kananaskis Lakes Tr, 403-591-6322 Map 1, 8H; toll-free 403-310-0000 then phone #.

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HOSPITALS Banff Mineral Springs, 305 Lynx St, 403-762-2222 Map 3, 14E Canmore, 1100 Hospital Place off Bow Valley Trail, 403-678-5536 Map 4, 7I WALK-IN CLINICS Banff: Bear Street Physicians, 220 Bear St, 403-7624846 Map 3, 15N. Alpine Medical, 211 Bear St, 403-762-3155 Map 3, 14N Canmore: Bow River Medical Clinic, 202, 1205 Bow Valley Tr, 403-6092136 Map 4, 8I; and Ridgeview Medical Clinic, 212-1240 Railway Ave, 403-609-8333 Map 4, 8G Lake Louise: Medical Clinic, 200 Hector St, 403-522-2184 Map 2, 20M CANMORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL Mon-Sat; 502 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-4425. Map 4, 10J

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confirm) Chateau Lake Louise 6:15 am (reserve), 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 5:15 pm. Banff 8:30 am, 2 pm, 3:15 pm, 5:45 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:45 pm.

CALGARY AIRPORT SERVICE Banff Airporter, 1-888-449-2901; Brewster 1-800-760-6934.

CAR RENTALS Banff: Avis, Cascade Shops, 403-762-3222 Map 3 13O; Budget, 202 Bear St, 403-226-1550 Map 3, 15N; Enterprise, Lynx St at Caribou Ave, 403-762-2688 Map 3, 15N; Hertz, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-2027 Map 3, 10L Canmore: Enterprise, 514 Bow Valley Tr, 403-609-3070 Map 4, 10J; PractiCar, Bow Valley Ford, 101 Bow Valley Tr, 403-679-2253 Map 4, 12K Lake Louise: National, Samson Mall, 403-522-3870 Map 2, 20M CASINO SHUTTLE To Stoney Nakoda Resort Fri/Sat; free; 1-888862-5632. Depart: Casino Map 1, 8I, 6 pm, 9 pm, mid, 2:15 am; Fairmont Banff Springs Map 3, 20L, 5 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, 1 am, 3 am; Mt Royal Hotel Map 3, 15G, 5:10 pm, 7:10 pm, 10:10 pm, 1:10 am, 3:10 am; Canmore Safeway Map 4, 8H, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 10:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:45 am. Arrive casino 6 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm, 2 am.

Banff: Canada Post, 204 Buf­fa­lo St, 403-762-2586 Map 3, 17N Can­more: Canada Post, 801 Main St, 403-678-4377 Map 4, 20C; Save On Foods, 950 Railway Ave, 403-6784404 Map 4, 8H; UPS Store, 743 Railway Ave, 403-609-3224 Map 4, 9H Lake Louise: The Depot, Samson Mall, 403-522-3870 Map 2, 20M

CHARTER SERVICES Banff Transportation, 403-762-8400; Brewster, 403-762-6700; Grayline, 403-7629102; Pinnacle, 403-762-5844; SunDog Transportation, 1-888-786-3641.

TRANSPORTATION

JASPER-BANFF BUS ($69, -12 $39; Lake Louise $59, -12 $35; to Apr 30;

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BREWSTER LAKE LOUISE-BANFF BUS ($26, 6-15 $13; 403-762-6700;

GREYHOUND BUS Banff: 403-7621091. Canmore: 403-678-1295. Lake Louise: 403-522-3870.

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HOT SPAS Sensational Sauna Take winter’s chill off in the sauna at Banff’s new Cedar & Sage Co. (220 Bear St). Infrared heat generates milder heat than a traditional sauna, and promotes relaxation and circulation. Cool down after with a refresher from the juice bar featuring 19 ingredients. Enjoy your drink in the WiFi lounge. –AA

Healing Hot Springs Banff Upper Hot Springs’ (p 61) toasty mineral waters have always offered respite from frigid winter days.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, they were also renowned for medicinal benefits. Newly-created Banff National Park was given an economic boost when physician Dr. R. G. Brett promoted the springs as “the Banff cure” for rheumatism, gout, dyspepsia and diabetes. Crutches donated by cured patients lined the steps of his Grand View Villa hotel. –Afton Aikens

Heat Therapy

A hot stone massage at Red Earth Spa (p 61) in Banff is a soothing treat. Rocks placed directly on the skin or wrapped in cloth for more sensitive areas draw tension from back, arm and leg muscles. The therapy relaxes the body and calms the mind. –Robyn Moore

• Early Bird Yoga: Start your day in Banff with an invigorating vinyasa flow class at Sally Borden Fitness & Recreation (p 61), Wednesdays 6:45 to 7:45 am. Dynamic instructor (and local yogis’ favourite) Erin Evans leads.

• Sweat & Sculpt: This Wednesday class, 6:45 to 7:30 pm at Canmore’s Elevation Place (p 61), is challenging, results-focused and fun. Rotating instructors put their own spin on sessions.

Fees ($13/$15) include gym and pool use. –J. Groundwater 60

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FITNESS & RECREATION BILL WARREN TRAINING CENTRE Olympic-class fitness centre; free weights and machines. Drop-in $12.

Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm, Sat to 4 pm, Sun/hol closed. Canmore Nordic Ctr, 403-678-5759 ext 12. Map 4, 9A CANMORE RECREATION CENTRE Gymnastics room, community hall room and ice arenas (call for public skating and shinny times). 1900 8 Ave, 403-678-1537. Map 4, 5F DOUGLAS FIR RESORT WATERSLIDE Two big water slides, wading pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs. $20, -6 free, $30 family. Games room: pool, foosball, air hockey, video games. Weekdays 4-10 pm, Sat/ Sun/hol 9 am-10 pm. Banff: Tunnel Mtn Rd, 403-762-5591. Map 3, 10M ELEVATION PLACE Indoor 25-m (82-ft) pool, leisure pool, lazy river, waterslides, hot tub and steam room; swim only: $8, $6 65-79/18-25, $5 12-17, $4 3-11, -3/80+ free.

Climbing walls (15-45 ft), fitness centre with machines, weights and classes; full facility drop-in (including aquatics): $15, $12 65-79/18-25, $8 12-17, $5 3-11, -3/80+ free).

Library, Canmore Art Guild gallery, atrium with performance stage and food services. Canmore: 700 Railway Ave, 403-678-8920. Map 4, 9I LAKE LOUISE SPORT & RECREATION CENTRE Classes: spin, yoga, kids’ yoganastics, meditation.

Basketball court. $5 drop-in. Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. 103 Village Rd, 403-5222606. Map 2, 21M LIFEWORKS Gym with weights, strength circuit and sauna. Fitness classes. Drop-in $10, $15 with a class. Canmore: 1412 Railway Ave, 403-609-2019. Map 4, 7G MOUNTAIN HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB Squash, weight room, pool, sauna, hot tubs. 7 am-10:30 pm (pool from 8 am, adults only from 10 pm). Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, Banff Ave and Tunnel Mountain Rd, 403-762-7464. Map 3, 10M RIMROCK FITNESS & SPA Pool, whirlpools, sauna, steam rooms, squash, weights and machines. 6:30 am-11 pm; adults only after 10 pm.

Drop in $10, kids’ swim $3. Banff: Rimrock Resort Hotel, 300 Mountain Ave, 403-762-1835 ext. 2. Map 3, 21H

Rejuvenate Dry Winter Skin At Willow Stream Spa (p 62), the Majestic Blue body treatment gets its name from organic mountain lavender with a blue hue due to altitude, says spa sales manager Kasia Wroblewska. A Turkish scrub exfoliates and moisturizes skin, followed by a luxurious wrap and massage with healing, nourishing lavender oil. –R. Moore ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOGA Ashtanga and hatha; all levels. Drop-in and registered classes. Banff: Upstairs, Bison Courtyard, 201B, 211 Bear St, 403-762-5686. Map 3, 14N SALLY BORDEN FITNESS & RECREATION Climbing gym, 25-m pool, steam rooms, 2500 sq ft fitness centre, gym. Drop-in fitness and yoga classes. Personal training, massage, physical therapy. Mon-Fri 6 am-10 pm Sat-Sun 7 am-10 pm. $13, sr/yth $8.

Swim (call for hrs) $5.50, sr/yth $3.50. The Banff Centre, St Julien Rd, 403-762-6450. Map 3, 16K SUMMIT SPA & FITNESS AT THE DELTA LODGE AT KANANASKIS Machines and weights. 17-m indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, eucalyptus steam room and outdoor sauna. Spa services. Kananaskis Village, 403-591-6226. Map 1, 8I THE FENLANDS BANFF RECREATION CENTRE Ice arenas, curling, lounge and meeting rooms. Drop-ins and skate rentals. 100 Norquay Rd, 403-762-1235. Map 3, 17H

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BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS Naturally heated springs on Sulphur Mountain feed the outdoor pool with soothing, normally 40°C (104°F) waters. Restored heritage bathhouse, café, gift shop, interpretive exhibits

and Mt Rundle view. Swim/historic suit, towel and locker rentals. 10 am10 pm, Fri/Sat 10 am-11 pm. $7.30, 3-17/65+ $6.30. Family and group rates. 1 Mountain Ave (Banff Transit bus #1), 403-762-1515. Map 3, 21H RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Large outdoor mineral pool (39°C/104°F), 25-m/85-ft cool pool (29°C/84°F) and jetted plunge pool in a serene canyon setting. Day spa. Hot pool hours: Sun-Thurs noon-9 pm; Fri-Sat to 10 pm. Cool pool hours reduced off-season. $6.30, 3-17/65+ $5.40.

Family/group rates. Hwy 93S, 3 km (2 mi) east of Radium, 90 min from Banff, 1-800-767-1611. Map 1, 6H

SPAS, MASSAGE & HAIR FASCINATION HAIRCUTS & CLOTHES Full service hair salon.

Wash, cut and go service (style yourself) $20-$30. Walk-ins. Exatmo apparel. Canmore: 104, 820 Main St, 403-678-2962. Map 4, 20D RED EARTH SPA AT BANFF CARIBOU LODGE Luxurious 7-room spa with wood and stone accents. Massage from $75: relaxation, hot stone, shiatsu, therapeutic. Skinceuticals facials and nail services. 30-min services: facial, mani and pedi. Wraps, waxing, and treatments for couples and men. Hot pool and steam room.

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RIMROCK SPA & FITNESS Treatments by registered therapists.

Massage: aromatherapy, sport, therapeutic, relaxation, deep tissue, pregnancy, hot stone and couples’.

Facials, manicures, pedicures, Vichy shower, body scrubs and wraps. Spa packages. Services for men. Access to fitness facility and pool. Banff: Rimrock Resort Hotel, 300 Mountain Ave, 403-762-1835 ext 1. Map 3, 21H SUMMIT SPA & FITNESS AT THE DELTA LODGE AT KANANASKIS Massage, hot stones, body polish, wraps, facials, waxing, nail and makeup services. Eucalyptus steam, sauna, pool, fitness room. Kananaskis Village, 403-591-6226. Map 1, 8I TEMPLE MOUNTAIN SPA AT THE POST HOTEL Steam rooms, whirlpool and eight treatment rooms (one for couples). Six massage options include therapeutic, aromatherapy and hot stone. Facials, manicures, pedicures. Body wraps, scrubs, polishes.

Packages. Lake Louise: 200 Pipestone Rd, 403-522-3989. Map 2, 20M THE GROTTO SPA Massage and ​ hot stone treatments (30-90 min; $65-$175). Body wrap and facial.

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WILLOW STREAM SPA AT THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS Luxury resort spa with three waterfalls, whirlpools, indoor swimming pool, thermal mineral pool, outdoor heated pool, fireplace lounges, saunas, inhalation rooms and steam rooms, fitness center (open 24 hrs) and fitness classes. Massages, facials and body treatments from $189, couples’ experience from $409; day packages from $195. Call to reserve. 405 Spray Ave, 403-762-1772. Map 3, 20L

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SLEIGH RIDES Continued season; 45 min; $32, 4-12 $27, -4 free). Cozy under warm blankets.

Luxury two-seat cutter for a romantic ride with chocolates and champagne (11:30 am, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 pm daily; extra trips Xmas season; 45-min; $189/couple). Included: stable visit and campfire for hot chocolate and marshmallow roast.

Meet: Warner Stables (Map 3, 16E).

Book: The Trail Rider store, 132 Banff Ave, 403-762-4551. Map 3, 16O

welcome Dec 23, 27, 29). Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3511 ext 1210. Map 2, 14C

SNOWMOBILE TOURS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIDERS Snowmobile tours and rentals with bases 5 min south of Golden and at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Ride winding trails to Wiseman Lake, Quartz Creek or Gorman Lake to open powder play areas and amazing views. Guided tours with gear: half day ($210); full day Kicking Horse ($255) with lakeside BBQ lunch or Extreme Backcountry for experienced riders with summit lunch ($435); Evening Moonlight ($210) with hot chocolate and cookies.

Snowcat tours. Rentals: 550-800cc Ski-Doos, plus ATV side-by-side with tracks. Free Canmore/Banff/Lake Louise shuttle. Golden (1 hr west of Lake Louise), 1-877-950-7533. Map 1, 5J

BREWSTER LAKE LOUISE HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES 45-minute to 1-hour trips along Lake Louise beneath Victoria Glacier aboard twohorse-drawn sleighs with blankets and cushioned seats: $30, $27 -8; weekdays 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 pm; plus 10 and 11 am Sat/hols; Sun 10 and TOBY CREEK ADVENTURES 11 am, 1, 2, 3 and 4 pm. Try a spec32,000 acres: trails, high alpine bowls, tacular evening excursion. Romantic icefalls, heated trapper’s cabin and two-seat cutter rides $375/hour silver mining ghost town. Tours with on request. Sleigh ride to dinner at RESpa_Where_2015.pdf 1 10/20/2015 4:00:23 powder basin playPM for beginners, Brewster BBQ & Dance Barn with live entertainment for groups (individuals families and advanced riders: half day

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with snack ($219) and full day with cabin BBQ lunch ($269). Powder X high performance and Private VIP options. Suit, boots, helmet, guides and snowmobile (up to 170 hp) included.

Passenger and child rates. Multi-day and ski combo packages. Free Banff/ Canmore shuttle. Snowmoblie rentals. Panorama (1.5 hrs SW of Banff) 1-888-357-4449. Map 1, 6H

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HILLS Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs

by Spray River, Map 3, 20L. Canmore: Cemetery Hill by Benchlands Trail, Map 4, 8K; Riverside Park gentle Bow River slope, Map 4, 9E. Kananaskis Village: easy run, night-lit, Map 1, 8I RENT Snowtips, 225 Bear St, Banff, 403-762-8177, Map 3, 14N; Chateau Mountain Sports, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-2500, Map 3, 20L and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3628 Map 2, 14C BUY Banff: Home Hardware, 233 Bear St, 403-762-2080, Map 3, 14N Canmore: Sports Experts, 1080 Railway Ave, 403-609-3030, Map 4, 8H Kananaskis Village: Kananaskis Outfitters, 403-591-7000 Map 1, 8I

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BANFF HOT SHOPS Active Outdoor Wear for Kids Have a mountain mini-me? Shop for pint-sized gear: • Helly Hansen (p 65): The toasty warm, water repellent Junior Luna Puffy jacket (shown) has down and fibre fill, and a detachable hood.

• Patagonia (p 65): Snowshot and Snowbelle ski jackets and pants (shown) have an H2No waterproof, breathable membrane; they attach together. This gear’s ‘grow-fit’ system stretches as your little one grows.

• Scallywags (p 65): Kushies’ Blue Banana Bunting Bag (shown) with builtin thermometer is a one-piece snowsuit for zero to three and three to six months.

• The North Face (p 65): Half the size of its adult equivalent, the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has an internal zipper pocket perfect for snacks. –Robyn Moore

Shopping Mall Face Lift Newly renovated indoor shopping destination Cascade Shops (p 68) offers cozy seating areas, Banff’s only food court and a contemporary mountain feel. The skiinspired sculpture suspended in the domed atrium is a tribute to Canadian ski champions Thomas Grandi, Nancy Greene, Karen Percy and Ken Read. –O. Grecu

Love for Local Owner Gary Schultz stocks Banff Provisions (115 Banff Ave) with local and regional goods. Shop for coffee beans from Banff Roasting Co. and Canmore’s Rave Coffee. From BC’s Okanagan Valley, find fruit snacks and preserves, and Taste of Okanagan bacon ketchup.

Try Kootenay Bayou hot sauce if you want a kick! –AM 64

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BOOKS & MAPS

THE VIEWPOINT Activity and nature guides. Souvenir photo books, histories and bestsellers. Maps, postcards, posters and photos. 201 Banff Ave, 403-762-0405. Map 3, 14O

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BANFF PHOTOGRAPHY FOTO SOURCE Cameras: Nikon, Canon, Richo, Panasonic and Sony. Photofinishing, battery charging and memory cards. Photo transfers to shirts and gifts. Photographer for hire. Art. 101 Banff Ave, 403-762-3562. Map 3, 17O

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CT STYLE “Fun with accessories.”

Funky apparel, bags, hats, wraps, tights and scarves. Sports bras, fashion jewellery and eyewear. 110 Banff Ave, 403-762-3554. Map 3, 17P EXPLORE ROCKIES Souvenir apparel, travel games, books and DVDs. Attraction and tour bookings. Banff International Hotel, 333 Banff Ave, Banff, 1-800-760-6934. Map 3, 13G HELLY HANSEN Performance outdoor apparel for 135+ years: outerwear, sportswear, baselayers, mid-layers, footwear. Outfitters for hiking, climbing, running, skiing, boarding, snowshoeing, plus casual styles. Rugged technical Odin Collection. H2 Flow heat regulating jackets. Kid styles. HH luggage/bags, Smith eyewear, Nikwax waterproofing and cleaning agents, Superfeet footbeds. 201 Banff Ave, 403-760-8282. Map 3, 15O LOLË “Inspired by well-being.” The Banff store balances nature and urban, active and social through lifestyle apparel for women and community programs like fitness and wellness meetups (schedule on Facebook). Active and yoga wear: tops, stretch pants, dresses and leggings.

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• Liquor Depot: Fill reusable glass howlers (32-oz) and growlers (64-oz) with draft from local breweries like Canmore’s Grizzly Paw and Calgary’s Wild Rose.

• Town House Liquor: Find 400 craft beer choices; a best seller is organic Hopworks Urban Brewery IPA from Portland.

• Banff Wine Store: Marc and Doug have helped clients navigate the shop’s 850 labels for 28 and 22 years respectively. They’ll help you choose the perfect wine –AM Ski and winter wear. Accessories: bags, belts and jewellery. 130 Banff Ave, 403-760-0817. Map 3, 16P PATAGONIA Clothing for an outdoor lifestyle; styles for travel, climbing, hiking, yoga, running and snow sports.

Baselayers, fleece, down jackets, breathable/waterproof shells, casual wear, footwear and accessories. Travel bags, books and kids’ section. 94 Banff Ave, 403-985-5588. Map 3, 18P QIVIUK “The Canadian fibre finer than cashmere.” Sweaters, coats and accessories of qiviuk yarn from the down of the Arctic muskox, the world’s rarest natural fibre. Buffalo leather bags, wallets and purses.

Muskox gloves. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-4460. Map 3, 20L. Qiviuk Boutique by Jacques Cartier Clothier: 131 Banff Ave, 403-7625445. Map 3, 16O SCALLYWAGS Banff’s only one-stop shop for kids. Stylish clothes infant to size 12, including shoes, boots, outerwear and accessories. Toys, books, games and puzzles for all ages: Melissa and Doug, Lego, John Deere, Schleich, Lamaze, Schylling. Brewster Mountain Lodge, 208 Caribou St, 403-762-4882. Map 3, 15N SNOWFLAKE “Simply the best in Great Canadian design.” Bright Canadian-owned boutique with sophisticated fur, leather, outerwear and accessories. Excellent cape and shawl selection. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-8770, Map 3, 20L; 215 Banff Ave, 403-762-3633. Map 3, 14O

THE NORTH FACE Canadian Rockies’ only signature The North Face store. 4500 sq ft of apparel, footwear and gear. Technical outerwear, base layers, activity specific items (hike, climb, run, bike, yoga), casual wear.

Tents, packs and sleeping bags. Items for infants and children. Artistic Charley Harper socks by SmartWool. 124 Banff Ave, 403-762-0775. Map 3, 14P THE TRAIL RIDER Cowboy boots: Boulet, Durango and Old West. Outback outerwear, Pendleton homewear, Stetson hats, Panhandle shirts and Scully fancy leathers. Reserve sleigh rides, carriage rides, backcountry lodge and summer trail rides. 132 Banff Ave, 403-762-4553. Map 3, 16P

DEPARTMENT STORE

HUDSON’S BAY Canada’s oldest retailer, est. 1670. Canadiana including Bay blankets and Olympic wear, cosmetics, jewellery, luggage, bags, bedding and fashions. 125 Banff Ave, 403-762-5525. Map 3, 16O

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CHOCOLATERIE BERNARD CALLEBAUT Owners Cococo Chocolatiers handcraft chocolate treats in Calgary.

300 products; natural ingredients; no artificial preservatives. Assortments in elegant European-style copper foil boxes. Harmony Lane, 111 Banff Ave, 403-762-4106. Map 3, 16O COWS Canada’s best ice cream according to Reader’s Digest. 32+ flavours of premium ice cream in handmade waffle cones, plus original cow theme t-shirts and sweats that WINTER 2015/16 //

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are great gifts and souvenirs. 134 Banff Ave, 403-760-3493. Map 3, 16O NESTERS MARKET Supermarket with bakery, deli, produce, meat and prepared foods. Free delivery Mon and Fri. Ice. Cash machine. 8 am-11 pm. 122 Bear St, 403-762-3663.

NESTERS MARKET CONVENIENCE Sandwiches, snacks, pizza, grocery items and sundries. Cigarettes.

Conference Centre, Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-3305. Map 3, 20L SAFEWAY Supermarket. Pharmacy, florals, bakery, deli, produce, dairy and meats. Starbucks. 8 am-11 pm.

318 Marten St (corner Banff Ave and Elk St), 403-762-5329. Map 3, 12O

THE NORTH FACE STORE Owned and operated by Highline Outdoors

124 Banff Ave • 403.762.0775 thenorthfacebanff.ca

SKOKI’S WAFFLES, CREPES & FROZEN YOGURT Self-serve yogurt; 15 flavours and 40+ toppings (fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts, etc). Self-topped Belgian waffles, savoury and sweet crêpes, and organic coffee. 109 Banff Ave, 403-985-2220. Map 3, 17O

GALLERIES See Museums & Galleries section p 40.

happy children’s clothing & toys

RENTALS

Skis • Snowboards • XC Snowshoes • Skates

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

BANFF ORIGINAL GIFTS Canadian made candles, ornaments, fashion jewelry and accessories. Tees, hoodies and jackets. 117 Banff Ave, 403-762-2523. Map 3, 16O OK GIFT SHOP Canadian fur and leather, Native art, plush, souvenir shirts, bags, jewellery, books, cards.

Ice watches and Hello Kitty. Ice wine chocolates, smoked salmon. 209 Banff Ave, 403-762-3133. Map 3, 14O PIKA VILLAGE Canadian products.

Jade figurines, Native handcrafts, maple syrup, smoked salmon and icewine chocolates. Souvenir shirts.

Jewellery, bags, bath items. 221 Banff Ave, 403-760-2622. Map 3, 14O

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THE CANADIAN PACIFIC STORE Exclusive china, leathers, gifts and CP posters. Fairmont in-room amenities: bedding, robes, tea and Le Labo bath products. Fairmont Banff Springs, lobby lvl, 403-760-6396. Map 3, 20L

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THE FAIRMONT STORE The grand hotel’s signature gift store features Banff Springs logo items, fashions, accessories, books and convenience items. Fairmont Banff Springs, lobby level, 403-760-6383. Map 3, 20L

WHYTE MUSEUM SHOP Distinctive, locally and regionally made gifts inspired by Canadian Rockies culture and history. Books, stationery, cards, posters, handcrafted jewellery and historic photos and cards. Purchases support the museum. 111 Bear St, 403-762-2291 ext 340. Map 3, 16N

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WILD ABOUT NATURE Ammonite, fossils, Native items, walking sticks and plush wildlife. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-2962. Map 3, 20L

HARDWARE & HOME

HOME HARDWARE Electrical and auto supplies, housewares, tarps, locks, dog leashes, paint, plumbing supplies. Toboggans, sliders, hockey accessories, shovels. Keys cut. 223 Bear St, 403-762-2080. Map 3, 14N GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE BIg variety at low prices (mostly $1-$10). Household items, electronics, clothing, cards, stationery, party supplies, toiletries and toys. 203 Bear St, 403-760-2770. Map 3, 15N

HEALTH & BEAUTY

REXALL DRUG STORE Banff’s largest drug store. Remedies, cosmetics, skin care, bath products, sun and reading glasses, magazines, stationery, toys, cards, stamps. Photo kiosks. Cascade Shops, lower level, 317 Banff Ave, 403-762-2245. Map 3, 13O

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CASTLE JEWELS Designer jewellery with ammolite, pearls, gemstones and diamonds. Award winning Parade Designs, Dabakarov and Frederic Sage. Fairmont Banff Springs, lobby lvl, 403-760-6381. Map 3, 20L FREYA’S JEWELLERY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE Canadian collectibles, jewellery and watches. Victorinox Swiss Army: travel gear, watches, cutlery and apparel. Knives: Swiss Army, Buck, Smith & Wesson, Grohmann and Kershaw. Sgt Preston's Outpost RCMP logo items. Freya’s Native Art fine artifacts (by appt). 108 Banff Ave, 403-762-4652. Map 3, 17P STONE’S JEWELLERY, PARK AVENUE MALL Fine handmade jewellery in 18k gold with alexandrite, opal cat’s eye, sapphire, tsavorite, black opal, tourmaline, African amethyst, Burmese peridot, South Sea pearls, star-rubies and Canadian gemstones. 11 am-7 pm. 211 Banff Ave, 403-762-5588. Map 3, 14O

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STONE’S JEWELLERY, RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL Rare gemstones.

Fine jewellery, handmade in 18k gold.

Gemstone carvings. 5-9 pm, Sun 9 am-1 pm. 300 Mountain Ave, 403762-4808. Map 3, 21H TOUCHSTONES Canadian diamond, ammolite, silver and gold jewellery.

Designs by Korite, Aurora, Chamilia and Ice925. BC jade carvings. Swarovski crystal figurines. Fossils. 117 Banff Ave, 403-762-3938. Map 3, 16O

SHOPPING MALLS

CASCADE SHOPS Banff’s largest indoor shopping centre. Multi-storey atrium and public art. 4 levels: stores, restaurants, food court, services.

Fashions, pharmacy items, books, electronics. Bank and laundry services.

Canadian Ski Museum West displays.

317 Banff Ave at Wolf St. Map 3, 13O CLOCK TOWER VILLAGE MALL German alpine exterior with clock tower. Jewellery, art and gift shops.

Restaurant, brew pub and nightclub.

108 Banff Ave. Map 3, 17P

FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS Shops along halls of the grand hotel. Gifts, art, clothing, jewellery, wine, collectibles. 405 Spray Ave. Map 3, 20L

SPORTS OUTFITTERS

BANFF ADVENTURES Rentals: snowshoes ($15), ice cleats ($15), skates ($15), x-country skis ($20) and winter boots ($10). Hats, gloves, thermal socks, t-shirts, hoodies, caps and pucks. Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, 403-762-4554. Map 3, 13O CHATEAU MOUNTAIN SPORTS Retail Shop (Main Bldg, 403-7622508): technical and ski outerwear, clothing, footwear, accessories. The North Face, Patagonia, Canada Goose, Arc’teryx, Dale of Norway, Icebreaker, more. Rental Shop (Convention Ctr, 403-762-2500): Rossignol ski pkgs $44-56 (kids $28); Salomon snowboard pkg $44 (kids $28); x-c $28. Helmets, skates, hockey sticks, snowshoes, boots. Returns to Banff or Lake Louise. Half/multi-day discounts.

Accessories. Clearance centre. Fairmont Banff Springs. Map 3, 20L

SKI HUB Downtown store for tri-area lift tickets for Mt Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. Rentals and lessons. Ski resort logo clothing and accessories. 8 am-9 pm, after Apr 10 am-6 pm. Kirby Lane, 119 Banff Ave, 403-762-4754. Map 3, 16O SNOWTIPS SPORTS RENTAL Skis/ boards (Völkl, Blizzard, Head, K2), x-c (classic, skate, touring, telemark), backcountry (skis, splitboards), fat bikes, kids’ backpacks, winter strollers, snowshoes, skates, toboggans, ice walk crampons and WASP action cameras. Ski and hockey accessory sales. Skate sharpening. Ski and board repairs. 7 am-9 pm. 225 Bear St, 403-762-8177. Map 3 , 7H ULTIMATE SKI & RIDE Ski and board rentals (Fischer, Salomon, Head, Kastle): packages $29-$47; $20 kids. Ski suit rentals $33. Crosscountry ski, snowshoe and skate rentals. Free hotel delivery. Ski gear and clothing sales. The Tune Shop drop-offs. 206 Banff Ave, 403-7620547. Map 3, 12O

WINE & SPIRITS

AUTHENTICALLY LOCAL WINES OF CANADA ON, BC and international wines. Tastings. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-760-6391. Map 3, 20L

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BANFF WINE STORE Staff introduce new labels for all budgets from 12+ countries. Canadian VQA wines include icewines. Temperature controlled specialty wine room. Monthly features. Chilled wines. Gifts. Tastings. Delivery. 10 am-11 pm. Downstairs, 302 Caribou St, E of Banff Ave, 403-762-3465. Map 3, 15P LIQUOR DEPOT Banff’s largest liquor store. Wines, spirits, cold beer, coolers, ice and mix. Beer taps (including local craft brews) for custom filled Growlers. Join the free Celebration Members Club for special prices. 10 am-midnight. 202 Wolf St, 403-762-2518. Map 3, 13N NESTERS MARKET LIQUOR 200+ wines, international beers, walk-in cooler. Spirits, liqueurs and accessories. Conference Centre, Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, 403762-2155. Map 3, 20L TOWNHOUSE LIQUOR Big walk-in cooler for all their white wines. 400 craft beers. 10 am-2 am. 226 Bear St, 403-762-8434. Map 3, 13N

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SHOPPING & EATING EXPERIENCE THE NEW CASCADE SHOPS

Great Place to Shop Banff’s Only Food Court Canadian Ski Museum West Downtown Banff 317 Banff Ave | Banff Ave & Wolf St 403.762.8484 | cascadeshops.com

Fashion - Ladies’, Men’s & Specialty Items Western Wear • Drug Store & Pharmacy Books • Electronics-Computers-Cameras Banking • Liquor • Office Supplies Hair Salon • Laundry Services • Food Court Specialty Coffee Bar • Full Service Restaurant Ski Heritage Exhibits

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A PIECE OF THE PEAK Outerwear, gorgeous sweaters and fleece apparel. Sturdy jackets by Outback.

Sunglasses and accessories. Artistic, one-of-a-kind Lorna fleecewear styles.

Lower level, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-2140. Map 2, 14C ART OF MAN GALLERY Bronze, jade and Inuit serpentine sculptures, Native masks and landscape paintings. Lobby lvl, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3684. Map 2, 14C BANFF PHOTOGRAPHY FOTO SOURCE Photofinishing. Cameras: Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Sony.

Memory cards. Photos to CD, shirts, cards, gifts. Photographer for hire.

Matted photos. Fairmont Chateau Lk Louise, 403-522-3653. Map 2, 14C BOW RIVER TRADING CO Unique, exclusively sourced handmade gifts and souvenirs. Apparel and jewellery for all ages. Samson Mall, 403-5223826. Map 2, 20M CANADIAN NATURALLY Gifts and wearable souvenirs: fleece, wool jackets, shirts, children’s and baby clothes, Padraig slippers. Lorna fleece garments—each one original art. Glass figurines, ivory, plush toys and wall prints. Jewellery: Ice 925 Canadian diamonds, silver, jade and Pan Pacific jewellery. Samson Mall.

403-522-2077. Map 2, 20M CHATEAU MOUNTAIN SPORTS Retail Shop (403-522-3837): Technical outerwear, ski suits, mountain lifestyle clothing, footwear and accessories. Arc’teryx, Canada Goose, The North Face, Dakine, Oakley, Smith, Dale of Norway, Icebreaker, Sorel. Rental Shop (403-522-3628): Rossignol ski packages $44-$56 (kids $28), Salomon snowboard packages 70

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$44 (kids $28), cross-country $28, helmets, skates, hockey sticks/pucks, snowshoes and boots (returns to either Banff or Lake Louise store).

Half/multi-day discounts. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Map 2, 14C CREEK SIDE Christmas decor including handmade European ornaments. Steiff cuddly animals.

Canadian apparel and gifts, Group of Seven art prints. Jewellery, bath and body items, games and toys. Lobby level, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-2359. Map 2, 14C GOODIES CANDY SHOP Chocolate bear claws, Rogers Chocolates, maple syrup items, smoked salmon.

Lower level, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3507. Map 2, 14C

travel. Posters, postcards, maps, art.

Lobby level, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3734. Map 2, 14C PIPESTONE QUARRY Rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world with a focus on those found locally.

Jasper, Labradorite, tumblestone and meteorites. Geodes split as you watch. Rare crystals. Jewellery. Inuit art and sculptures. Canadian Rockies geology maps and guides. Samson Mall, 403-522-3020. Map 2, 20M QIVIUK The Canadian fibre softer than cashmere. Traditional and fashion forward designs: sweaters, coats and accessories of qiviuk yarn from the insulating down of the Arctic muskox. Only in Banff, Lake Louise, New York. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. 403-522-2622. Map 2, 14C SAMSON NATIVE GALLERY Canadian First Nations arts and crafts; many original works. Paintings include canvases by Clemence Wescoupe. Sculpture, painted buffalo skulls, photography, clothing, quilts, jewellery and kitchen ware. Samson Mall. 403-522-3617. Map 2, 20M STATION SHOP Antique CPR railway silver and china, books, shirts, tea and teddy bears. 200 Sentinel Rd. 403-522-2600. Map 2, 19N

IMAGES OF THE NORTH Inuit art, Native sculptures, ammolite jewellery, international fossils and minerals. Prints. Canadian crafts.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403522-3699. Map 2, 14C

STONE’S JEWELLERY Handmade, original design jewellery set with rare gems: alexandrites, black opals, star sapphires and rubies. 10 am-8 pm.

Lobby, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 403-522-3800. Map 2, 14C

LAKE LOUISE SAMSON MALL Shops: gifts, gallery, books, fossils, sports, clothing, groceries, liquor, bakery and candy. Bank, post office and car rentals. Café and restaurant.

Parking. Village Rd and Lake Louise Dr, off Hwy 1. Map 2, 20M

THE VIEWPOINT Guides: nature, hiking, climbing, fishing and boating.

Souvenir photo books, histories and bestsellers. Topographic and road maps. Cards, posters, DVDs. Samson Mall, 403-522-3020. Map 2, 20M

LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT Equipment & Clothing Store: clothing and accessories, plus gift shop souvenirs and apparel. Rental Shop: skis, boards, x-country skis, snowshoes, helmets and kids’ gear. Afternoon/multi-day discounts. Repairs. Lake Louise Ski Resort, 403-522-3555. Map 2, 18P MOUNTAIN LIGHTS Books: mountain guides, histories, arts and photography. Bestsellers, child/youth books,

WILSON MOUNTAIN SPORTS Skis: Salomon, Rossignol, Blizzard, Fischer, Line and Dynastar (rental packages $39/$49, yth $29, kids $24). Boards: Burton, Arbor, K2, Endeavor (rental packages $49, kids $25). Rentals and sales of touring, telemark and nordic gear, snowshoes, avalanche gear and ski suits. Rentals of skates and snowblades. Clothing by Patagonia, Marmot, Spyder, Columbia, Icebreaker, Kuhl. Tunes/repairs. Samson Mall, 403-522-3636. Map 2, 20M

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TIP: FAST & FUN RACES

The speediest skiers on the planet meet for the annual WinterStart World Cup Downhill and Super-G at Lake Louise (men’s Nov 28-29; women’s Dec 4-6). Our best local freestylers strut their stuff at Marmot Basin’s Alberta Winter Games Freestyle Ski Qualifier, Jan 8-10. International racers compete on the four-lane course with jumps and turns at Nakiska during the Skicross World Cup, Jan 22-23. On Apr 2 Norquay hosts the 50th Bruno Engler Memorial; at Canada’s longest running ski race retro dress is encouraged.

At Norquay’s Bozo Cup dual slalom, Apr 16-17, many racers compete in drag. Cardboard Box Downhill Derby (the name says it all) is at Lake Louise, Apr 17.

Sunshine’s Slush Cup (also called Pond Skimming World Cup) on May 23 is tons of fun for spectators watching contestants fail to cross the icy water.

TIP: SLOPESIDE PARTIES

Make your own party anytime at our ski areas; all have fun bars. But weekends in April are your best bet for live music, DJs and dancing. Attend Nakiska Spring Fiesta; Marmot Aloha Cup and Kokanee Freeride; Sunshine Snowchella concerts; as well as Spring Music Sessions and Shake the Lake (Apr 30) at Lake Louise. Good times are also had at Lake Louise Torchlight Dinner & Ski mid-mountain drinks, torch-lit night ski, buffet and band Dec 25, 31; Feb 14, and Ski Louise Stampede buffet and dance Mar 19. Live music is a weekend staple at Marmot during Jasper in January Jan 16Jan 31. Single? Try Lifts of Love chairlift speed dating Feb 14 at Mount Norquay.

CANADIAN FIRST NATIONS ART, CRAFTS, PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, JEWELLERY AND CLOTHING LAKE LOUISE SAMSON MALL 403.522.3617 • SAMSONNATIVEGALLERY.COM Handmade Lorna Jackets Canadian Handcrafts Footwear Ice925 Canadian Diamond Jewellery

RENTALS

Skis • Snowboards • XC Snowshoes • Skates

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CANADIAN NATURALLY Samson Mall 403.522.2077 A PIECE OF THE PEAK Lower Level, Chateau Lake Louise 403 522 2140

At The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Banff Springs

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Blast from the Past Five reasons we love the original antique postcards at Sunny Raven Gallery (p 74): 1. Cultural History: Images of tent camps, Swiss guides and railway cars give a glimpse into early 1900s life in the Canadian Rockies.

2. Labour of Love: Card makers hand coloured black and white images to bring scenes to life.

3. Environmental Insight: “I’ve had scientists and biologists buy early cards that show forest cover, and benchmark glacier recession,” says gallery owner Meg Nicks.

4. Communication Trends: Messages on early 1900s cards were written in small spaces on the front; only the address went on the back.

5. Creative Presentation: Nicks sells framed and unframed cards; choose how you want to display your piece of Canadian Rockies history. –Afton Aikens

Stay warm with the Sugar Pine Co.’s (p 73) help. Knit a super-cute Hudson Hat; the beginner-friendly pattern is free with your yarn purchase. How about a cozy quilt?

Customers are snapping up the elegant, contemporaryhued Brimfield quilt pattern, an easy design that can be sewn in a weekend. –Jen Groundwater

Crowd Pleasers Parties are more fun with shareable dishes. Evoolution (p 73) sells curated sample packs of olive oil and balsamic vinegars for bread dipping (flavours like Tuscan herb olive oil and Mission fig dark balsamic). Or pick up a campfire s’mores kit from Calgary vendor Fiasco Gelato at BLAKE provisions (p 73). –Ashley Materi 72

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PHOTO: OLIVE OIL SAMPLE BOX, EVOOLUTION

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BOOKS & MAPS

CAFE BOOKS Nostalgic, comfortable atmosphere with passionate, knowledgeable staff. Fiction, nonfiction, local guides, souvenir books.

Maps, cards, postcards, crafts, art, jewellery. Author events. Tea, pastries, cupcakes and second hand books in Chapter Two reading room. 826 Main St, 403-678-0908. Map 4, 20B

CLOTHING

BOULDER MENSWEAR Stylish apparel; casual to dressy. Shirts by Bugatchi, Robert Graham, Bertigo Au Noir, Point Zero. Pants, jeans, jackets, suits, sweaters, coats, belts, ties, cuff links, shoes. Tux rentals. 802 Main St, 403-678-2828. Map 4, 20C CHARISMA COLLECTIONS “Comfort and style for every body type.”

Ladies’ fashions, mostly Canadian and US made: Sympli, Cut Loose, Simon Chang, Chamilia. Bamboo fabric tunics and leggings. Silver jewellery, scarves and cards. 801 Main St, 403675-2466. Map 4, 9F FASCINATION HAIRCUTS & CLOTHES Exclusive German Exatmo clothing with corsets and ruffles. Full service hair salon. 104, 820 Main St, 403-678-2962. Map 4, 20D GLACIER’S EDGE Clothing for active kids sizes 0-16. Point Zero, Mexx, Deux Par Deux, Columbia, Merrell, Pickles, Robeez. Footwear. 737 Main St, 403-678-4779. Map 4, 20D INDIGO BAY Clothing from Dex, Wildfox, Maison Scotch, Desigual and Free People. Jewellery. Shoes from El Naturalista, Laidback London, AS98 and Sorel. Matt & Nat bags. Echo accessories. Winter coats. 8, 801 Main St, 403-678-8808. Map 4, 20B

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JUST BE Canmore’s original fashion boutique (est 1991). One-of-a-kind fashions from Europe, hot LA trends, and Canadian treasures. 721 Main St, 403-678-6938. Map 4, 20D SHOES T’ BOOT Footwear for women, plus kids’ Bogs and men‘s Blundstones. Fly London, Naot, Josef Seibel, Keen, Hispanitas, Art, Dansko, Fluevog, Timberland, Sorel, Bogs.

Handbags. Socks and tights. 713 Main St, 403-675-0017. Map 4, 20E VALHALLA PURE OUTFITTERS Outdoor clothing, footwear and gear.

Merrell, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Icebreaker, The North Face and Lolë. 726 Main St, 403-678-5610. Map 4, 20D VIDA FASHION Affordable, international, fashion-forward couture— inspiring apparel and accessories.

Rock Revival, Karv Silver, Carelli, Affliction and Desigual. 826 Main St, 403-678-5353. Map 4, 20B WILD GOOSE TRADING Rugged Woolrich outdoor wear for all seasons: outerwear, sweaters, pants, shirts and accessories XS to XXL plus famous blankets. French Dressing Jeans and tops: great fit for every woman. Pure handmade knits. Manitobah Mukluks. Barnwood gifts. 820 Main St, 403-678-3566. Map 4, 20B

DOG BOUTIQUE

Mountain Tales Talented local authors have a passion for mountain writing. Pick up your next read, be it local history, guidebook, photography, memoir or fiction, at Café Books (left) or the Canmore Museum shop (p 74).

• Café Books staff picks: Tales & Trails (guidebook/ stories) by Lynn Martel, Summits & Starlight (photos) by Paul Zizka and adorable Nuptse & Lhotse (kids’ picture books) by Jocey Asnong.

• Museum staff picks: Ben Gadd’s Geology Road Tours (non-fiction) and Raven’s End (fiction).

–Jen Groundwater

ADVENTURE DOG OUTFITTERS Products for dogs: leashes, collars, booties, jackets, climbing and pulling harnesses, packs and travel/camping gear (including packable beds).

Specialty dry and raw dog food, dog sledding gear, skijoring sets. Authentic Snowy Owl gear and souvenirs.

Plush husky puppies and sled dog photos. Dog sled tour bookings. 829 10 St, 403-678-6949. Map 4, 19B

Yarns’ Meow and Woof collections.

Multiple coloured and hand-dyed offerings. Eucalan no-rinse delicate wash cleaner. Knitting classes. 105, 717 9 St, 403-675-9276. Map 4, 9G

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FOOD & DRINK

THE SUGAR PINE CO QUILTING & KNITTING SHOP Award-winning shop featured in Better Homes & Gardens Quilt Sampler magazine.

8000 designer cotton fabrics, 1000 batiks, quilting kits, fun buttons and knitting yarns. Souvenirs and gifts.

Quilts by local designers. 737 10 St, 403-678-9603. Map 4, 19C

YARN & CO Specialty shop with knowledgeable staff. Fine wools, alpaca, bamboo and cottons. Yarns of Rhichard Devrieze, and Ancient Arts

BLAKE PROVISIONS Local products and unique international items.

Cocktail ingredients. 8 Industrial Pl, 403-675-3663. Map 4, 5F EVOOLUTION Fresh, premium olive oils from around the world, plus aged balsamic vinegars. Tasting bar. 710, 8 St, 403-678-0162. Map 4, 9G LE CHOCOLATIER Handmade treats from Belgium chocolate; watch through windows. Truffles, bonbons, bars, seasonal novelties. Samples.

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Wrapped in Heritage Wild Goose Trading (p 73) carries Canada’s largest selection of Woolrich; the brand’s clothing and blankets have provided warmth and rugged good looks since its Pennsylvania woollens mill opened in 1830. Blankets with vintage patterns can be spotted in films that strive to be historically authentic, like American Civil War epics Gettysburg and Cold Mountain, as well as Robert Redford’s The Horse Whisperer. –Jack Wennot Tastings ($6) with 24-hr notice.

Closed Sun/Mon. 121, 701 Benchlands Tr, 403-679-3351. Map 4, 9N

Sat, 10 am-noon and 1:30-5:30 pm or by appointment. 129 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-1922. Map 4, 13P

SAFEWAY Supermarket with floral dept, bakery and deli. Fresh produce, dairy, meats 8 am-11 pm. Starbucks to 8 pm. Pharmacy 9 am-9 pm, Sat to 6 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. 1200 Railway Ave, 403-609-2955. Map 4, 8G

SILVER TREE STUDIO Colourful art by owner LL Harrison, plus other Albertan and Canadian artists including Sonja McDowell, M Chartier, Jill Houghton, William Hodges, Krista Reid and Nomi Whalen. Glass and silver jewellery, wood and metal sculptures, knitted and silk scarves, and imported natural-fibre clothing. 104, 729 8 St, 403-688-1234. Map 4, 9G

VALBELLA’S DELI, BAKERY & CAFE European and Canadian fare. Housemade hams, sausages, charcuterie, bread, sandwiches and pan-ready meals. Closed Sun/hol. 104 Elk Run Blvd, 403-678-9989. Map 4, 13O

GALLERIES

ALL IN THE WILD GALLERY Jason Leo Bantle wildlife images include polar and grizzly bears, Arctic fox and wolves, plus scenics. Photographs (framed, matted or on canvas), books, calendars and puzzles.

712A Main St, 403-609-3141. Map 4, 20B (Also in Banff: 105 Banff Ave, 403-760-3141, Map 3, 17O).

CANMORE ART GUILD GALLERY Mainly shows Canmore Art Guild (CAG) member works. Changing exhibits. 11 am-5 pm daily, except Wed. Elevation Place, 700 Railway Ave, 403-678-8920. Map 4, 19B FIREWEED GLASS STUDIO Working studio and gallery. See glassblowers in action. Blown and sculpted glass art on display and for sale. Hours vary, call ahead. 8, 111 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-609-9333. Map 4, 13P OF CABBAGES & KINGS Studio where Katie Borrowman and dad John handmake beautiful functional pottery: mugs, teapots, dinner sets, sinks, tiles.

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SUNNY RAVEN GALLERY Custom and preservation framing since 1983.

PPFA certified; 2000+ frames. Mixed media, nature themed art. Black and white landscape photography by gallery owners Meg Nicks and Paul Goutiere. Art supplies and gifts.

Vintage cameras, antiques and postcards. 156, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-6113. Map 4, 13P THE ARTISTS OF ELK RUN The “creative edge of Canmore” features artist studios and galleries (call for hours): Of Cabbages and Kings Pottery, 129 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-1922; Tony Bloom Studios metal sculptures, 129 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-609-7087; Rudi Peet Goldsmith custom jewellery, 10B, 102 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-6786131; Peig Abbott Sculpture stone carvings, 10A, 102 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-830-2820; Fireweed Glass Studio glassblowers in action. 8, 111 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-609-9333; Sunny Raven Gallery picture framing, original art and photography, 156, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-6786113; Barb Fyvie Studio paintings, 3rd floor, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-688-0662. Elk Run Industrial Park. Map 4, 13P

THE AVENS GALLERY Celebrating 30 years of art in the heart of Canmore. Original paintings and sculptures by over 40 exceptional local and Western Canadian artists.

Inspiring, creative displays are updated weekly. Upcoming events and full collection online. Worldwide shipping. 104, 709 Main St, 403678-4471. Map 4, 20D

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE GIFT SHOP Fossils, rocks, books, educational toys and local art. Winter Mon-Fri noon-5 pm, Sat/Sun 11 am-5 pm. 902B 7 Ave, 403-678-2462. Map 4, 19C CROSSWAY COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE Non-profit store supports community charities. Affordable used souvenirs, sports gear, clothing, jewellery, toys, furniture and decor.

Changing eclectic finds. 3 Industrial Place, 403-678-9801. Map 4, 6F GRIZZLY PAW BREWERY SHOP Logo apparel and glassware. Beer infused BBQ and hot sauces. Beer for purchase. Tastings and tours. 11 am6 pm, Fri/Sat to 7 pm. 310 Old Canmore Rd, 403-678-2487. Map 4, 9J SPIRIT OF THE EARTH Crystals, rocks, jewellery, smudging supplies, candles, books, cards and home decor. 101, 630 Main St, 403-6094456. Map 4, 20E THE TIN BOX Go-to shop for funky gifts. Home decor: plates, candles, vases, signs, pictures, frames. Voted ”Best Place to Buy Jewellery“ by Rocky Mountain Outlook readers: silver classics to trendy diva and Pyrha styles. Cheeky fridge magnets.

Colourful socks, scarves and bags.

Thyme body care. 3000 humorous cards. 837 Main St, 403-678-9666.

Map 4, 20B W.A.N.T. Accessories; most handmade in Canada. Hats, jewellery, bags, gloves, scarves, leggings, sweaters, socks, cards, S’well bottles, soaps and fragrances. Ladies’ and men’s casual fashions. 737 Main St, 403-678-6116. Map 4, 20C WILDHORSE GIFTS First Nations art, crafts and jewellery. Logo apparel and casino souvenirs. Snacks, travel items and cards. Hwy 1 and Hwy 40, 15 min east of Canmore, Kananaskis, 1-888-862-5632. Map 1, 8I

HARDWARE & HOME

CANADIAN TIRE Sports, camping, fishing, hardware, paint, luggage, housewares, small appliances, seasonal. Auto parts/repairs. 1110 Gateway Ave, 403-678-3295. Map 4, 8H GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE Household items, electronics, clothing, cards, stationery, party supplies, toiletries and toys. 733 Main St, 403-609-2560. Map 4, 20B

HEALTH & BEAUTY

REXALL DRUG STORE Remedies, cosmetics, skin care, bath items, sun and reading glasses, magazines, stationery, toys and cards. Supports and braces. Instant photo prints. Blood pressure machine. Air Miles. 901 Main St, 403-678-4301. Map 4 20A SHOPPERS DRUG MART Remedies, toys, seasonal gifts, cards, magazines, snacks. Cosmetics, fragrances and skin care. Travel size items. 933 Railway Ave, 403-678-8750. Map 4, 8G

JEWELLERY/WATCHES

AMMONITE FACTORY & SHOWROOM Colorful ammolite gemstone production from fossils mined in Alberta. Custom jewellery designed and made on-site. Interpretive tours Mon-Sat 10 am, 11 am and noon (free). 10 am-5 pm, Sun from noon.

101, 106 Bow Meadows Cres, 403678-1786. Map 4, 14P

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403.678.3566 102 - 820 Main St wildgoosetrading.com

The Funnest Toy Shop in the Rockies!

KAVIA FINE JEWELLERS Canadian diamond specialist: stones responsibly mined, cut and polished. World’s only ideal-cut Hearts of Arrows square diamond. Exclusive local Victor Diamond and Aurora Ammonite dealer.

Gold and silver jewellery with precious and semi-precious stones. Watches.

Custom work and repairs. 702 Main St, 403-609-2424. Map 4, 20E RUDI PEET, GOLDSMITH Art inspired by nature. Contemporary, fluid, award winning designs incorporate 18k gold, silver and gems from around the world including Canadian diamonds. Rings reflect the relationship’s significance. Junghans, Max Bill and St Moritz watches. 10, 102 Bow Meadows Cres, off Elk Run Blvd, 403-678-6131. Map 4, 13P STRATTON’S JEWELLERY Owned

by David Stratton who displays local, Canadian, international and private label designs in all prices. Canadian diamonds, rings, earrings, chains and

“Best place to buy jewellery” Voted by Rocky Mountain Outlook newspaper readers

gifts • decor • housewares body care • cards

837 Main Street 403-678-9666 • thetinbox.ca

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charms. Wedding and anniversary bands. Simon G, Custom Gold and Noam Carver styles. Ammolite

by Korite. Seiko, Bering and Storm watches; batteries/minor repairs. 802 Main St, 403-678-9999. Map 4, 20C

REALTORS/REAL ESTATE Dan Sparks, Century 21, 403-6780210; Devin Stephens, Royal LePage, 403-688-7769; Thomas Krause, RE/ MAX Realty, 403-678-7653.

QUANTUM PLACE In Three Sisters Mountain Village: Ravenrock 2 to 4 bedroom townhomes with storage, upscale finishes, decks and mountain views. Steward Creek Phase 3 home lots, the first release of Canmore single family residential land in almost a decade. 1-587-350-5172.

SPORTS OUTFITTERS GEARUP MOUNTAIN SPORT RENTALS Skis, board and back-

country packages $35-$49. X-c $20.

Snowshoes, ice climbing and mountaineering gear. Repairs. 6, 1302 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-1636. Map 4, 8I KANANASKIS OUTFITTERS Clothes, accessories, boots and toboggans: Patagonia, Kuhl, Salomon, Sorel. Rentals: x-c skis (waxable and waxless; $25, ch $20), pulk, snowshoes ($20, ch $15), skates, day packs with essentials. Guided snowshoe tours and x-c ski lessons. Kananaskis Village. 403-591-7000. Map 1, 8I SPORTS EXPERTS ”Canmore’s best sporting goods store,“ say local newspaper readers. For mountain lifestyles and adventures: downhill, x-c ski and other sport gear, clothing and footwear. The North Face, Rossignol, Salomon, Völkl, Burton, Quiksilver, Roxy. Ski/board rentals $25-$44, kids $17, multi-day rates and try-beforeyou-buy program. Helmet rentals $6.

Services: Bootfitting, ski tunes, repairs and skate sharpening. 1080 Railway Ave, 403-609-3030. Map 4, 8H

ART & JEWELLERY IN CANMORE

102 Bow Meadows Cres • 403-678-6131 rudipeetgoldsmith.ca

TRAIL SPORTS X-c ski rentals ($20-$35; ch $3-$16) lessons, sales, service and clothes. Canmore Nordic Centre, 403-678-6764. Map 4, 9A

TOYS & GAMES

ARMADILLO Traditional, trivia, travel, board and role playing games.

Cards, dice. Puzzles for novices to experts. Demo games. Game nights include Fri Magic The Gathering, 6:30 pm (age 14+). 10 am-6 pm. 103, 713 Main St, 587-361-0033. Map 4, 20D

Sunny Raven Gallery

Custom Framing • Art Supplies

702 Main St • 403.609.2424 kaviajewellers.com

105 Bow Meadows Cres • 403.678.6113 1.866.678.6113 • sunnyraven.com

HI JINX TOY SHOP “The funnest toy shop in the Rockies!” Thousands of children’s toys and games: Playmobil, Calico Critters, Corolle dolls, Lego, Schleich and more. Puzzles, educational and science toys, crafts puppets, and plush and wooden toys.

Daily 10 am-6 pm. 712B Main St, 403-678-2068. Map 4, 20D

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The Sugar Pine Company 7 Ave at 10 St • 403.678.9603 • thesugarpine.com 8000 bolts of designer quilting fabrics Award-winning shop • Open daily Year-round sale selection

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CRUSH & CORK Owned by Kevin Hartwig, WSET L3 Certified wine and spirits specialist. Food pairing advice.

Under $20 ‘favourites’ wine display.

Craft beers; small batch liquor. Free wine tasting Fri 2-6 pm. 1000 7 Ave, 587-361-1900. Map 4, 19C GRIZZLY PAW BREWING CO OUTLET Cold beer and sodas from their brewery: singles, cases, make-yourown six-packs. growlers, bomber

bottles and keg rentals. Tastings.

Souvenir shirts, glasses, beer infused BBQ sauces. Brewery tours. 11 am-6 pm, to 7 pm Fri/Sat. 310 Old Canmore Rd, 403-678-2487. Map 4, 9J LIQUOR DEPOT Huge store. 4000 wines, 100 scotches and big walk-in cooler. 20 beers on tap for growlers.

Free Celebration Members Club; sign up for perks. 10 am-10 pm, Fri/Sat to 11 pm, Sun noon-8 pm. 1120 Railway Ave, 403-678-2451. Map 4, 8H SAFEWAY LIQUOR STORE Cold beer, wines, spirits and liqueurs. 10 am-11 pm. 1200 Railway Ave, 403609-4655. Map 4, 8G UNWINED AT 3 SISTERS WINE, BEER & SPIRITS Specialty: Small producer French wines and craft beers. Sat wine tasting 2-7 pm. Wine glasses loaned for parties. Occasional scotch tastings. Mon-Thurs 4-8 pm, Fri-Sun 1 pm-9 pm. 75 Dyrgas Gate, 403-678-5544. Map 4, 18N Services listings continued from p 59 1-888-786-3641) North: Banff 1:30 pm, Lake Louise 2:45 pm, Jasper 5:30 pm. South: Jasper 7 am, Lake Louise 10:45 am, Banff noon. Confirm; reserve.

Canmore’s Largest Sporting Goods Store Ski & Snowboard Rentals Standard to high performance from $25/day

Gear & Clothing Sales Large selection of outerwear Ski, snowboard & hockey gear Footwear & fashions

Tunes & Repairs

Guaranteed overnight ski/snowboard service Boot fitting & skate sharpening

1080 Railway Ave 403-609-3030

Mon-Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 8 am - 7 pm mid Dec - mid Apr canmoreskirentals.com facebook.com/sportsexpertscanmore

ROAM PUBLIC TRANSIT Banff Public Transit Signed stops Map 3 many with GPS arrivals; schedules posted ($2, ch/sr $1, -6 free, day pass $5; 403-762-0606). Banff-Canmore Regional ($6, ch/sr $3, -6 free; 403762-0606) Mon-Fri: Depart Banff Ave Stop #100, N of the high school, Map 3, 13G, 6 am-9 pm on the hour plus Thurs-Fri 10 pm; Sat-Sun/hol 9 am-7 pm plus Sat 8-9 pm; depart Canmore Stop #110, near Holiday Inn on Palliser Tr, Map 4, 7J, 6:29 am9:29 pm every hour plus Thurs-Fri 10:29 pm; Sat-Sun/hol 9:29 am-7:29 pm plus Sat 8:29 and 9:29 pm. More Banff and Canmore stops and departures online. Confirm times.

SKI BUS Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise: ask at hotels; Banff Ski Hub, 119 Banff Ave, 403-762-4754 Map 3, 16O Kicking Horse: Banff 6:30-7:30 am, Lake Louise 8 am, Field 8:15 am; resort 4 pm; $90 with lifts, 1-877-565-9372.

Panorama: Canmore 7 am, Banff 7:30 am; resort 4 pm; $99 with lifts, 1-866416-2034.

TAXI SERVICE Banff: 403-7624444. Canmore: 403-679-9999.

Lake Louise: 403-522-2700.

GAMES We’re all fun & games!

Traditional, trivia, RPG & tabletop games Puzzles Play our demos

Wild Goose TRADING • CANMORE

102 - 820 Main St • 403.678.3566 wildgoosetrading.com

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Inspired Cocktails These sweet sips nod to Canadian Rockies culture: • Abbot Pass Hut at Park Distillery (p 80): With bourbon, Cynar, lemon, watermelon and sweet thyme, this drink is a favourite like its namesake, an Alpine Club of Canada hut and Canada’s second highest habitable structure.

• Canadian Hot Toddy at The Bison (p 81): Sortilège Maple Whisky paired with loose-leaf orange pekoe warms and goes down smoothly as a night cap or the first of many.

• Wild Rose Lemonade at Rundle Lounge (p 81): Plymouth Gin pairs perfectly with rosehip syrup and lemon in this refreshing classic, named for Alberta’s official flower. –RM & AA

Med·i·terr-Asian

adjective dishes that bring together flavours of two distinctive world cuisines “My Mediterr-Asian creations incorporate an international combination of sweet, sour, salt and spice,” says Block Kitchen + Bar (p 79) chef Stéphane Prévost. –Jack Wennot 78

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PHOTOS: (STEAK) THE KEG; (ABBOT PASS HUT C0CKTAIL) ROBYN MOORE

Spice up your palate—the chipotle BBQ sauce with 19 ingredients on Saltlik’s (p 88) Certified Angus Prime Sirloin packs a punch. Try a steak for two—chef Barry Mooney at 1888 Chop House (p 79) suggests a cherry wood-grilled 40-oz ribeye. Combine turf with surf—the grilled sirloin Oscar at The Keg (p 88) is topped with shrimp, scallops, asparagus and Béarnaise sauce.’–Whitney Oliver

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Pub Fun & Games These good times bars all offer food and drink specials: • Tony Roma’s (p 88): Catch your favourite hockey team on the 75” HDTVs in the lounge, with comfy leather seats and a fireplace. Every NHL and NFL game are shown!

For dining details, blogs and specials scan or visit BanffDiningGuide.com

CAFES & BAKERIES

CAKE COMPANY CAFE Sandwiches, wraps and specials. Fresh baking, specialty coffees and hot chocolate.

Take-out/eat-in. 7 am-5 pm. 220 Bear St, 403-762-8642. Map 3, 14N

PHOTO: TOQUE CANADIAN PUB

COWS Canada’s best ice cream says Reader’s Digest. Over 32 flavours of super premium ice cream in handmade waffle cones. Sundaes and milkshakes. Anne of Green Gables raspberry cordial. Original cow theme shirts and souvenirs. 134 Banff Ave, 403-760-3493. Map 3, 16O SKOKI’S WAFFLES, CREPES & FROZEN YOGURT Self-serve, pay-by-weight yogurt. Select from 16 flavours and 40+ toppings (fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts). Self-topped and bacon Belgian waffles. Savoury/sweet crêpes: The Sandwich (ham, cheese, spinach), Banff Breakfast (egg, cheese, meat), Montreal (smoked meat) and Mountain Delight (Nutella, banana, strawberry). Froffee (coffee, frozen yogurt). Organic coffee, hot chocolate, tea. Eat-in/take-out. Mon-Thurs 9 am8 pm, Fri-Sun 9 am-9 pm. 109 Banff Ave, 403-985-2220. Map 3, 17O

• Toque Canadian Pub (p 87; shown above): Play the hockey and golf simulator (for free!), shoot pool, watch sports on 60” HDTVs or try your luck on the VLTs. Board games like Monopoly are built right into the tables.

• Waldhaus Pub (p 87): Fairmont Banff Springs’ “House in the Forest” offers free pool, darts, an 80” HDTV for sports and outdoor fireplace on the open-in-winter patio. –AA STARBUCKS A favourite place (with fireplace, free Wi-Fi, main street views and comfy seats) to connect with friends. Barista drinks, baking, brioche breakfast sandwiches, panini and bistro boxes. Starbucks coffee, Teavana loose leaf tea, mugs and Verismo coffee makers. 225A Banff Ave, 403-760-8777. Map 3, 14O THE CASTLE PANTRY Self serve café, bakery and deli. Homemade breads, pastries, chowder, salads, chili and sandwiches ($8-$15). Espresso drinks. Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L THE Y MOUNTAIN CAFE Counter service. Breakfast, wraps, burgers, specials $8-12. Happy hr 5-7 pm. 102 Spray Ave, 403-762-3560. Map 3, 17H WHITEBARK CAFE Perfect espresso drinks from fair-trade, organic Moja Coffee beans. Tea steeped with premium Banff Tea Co loose leaves.

Made-on-site pastries. Yogurt par-

faits. Light fare that reflects the season. Award-winning. 6:30 am–6 pm.

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1888 CHOP HOUSE Fairmont Banff Springs’ newest restaurant. Chef jW Foster’s menu celebrates Alberta offerings from local farms and organic producers. Prime steaks and chops: beef filet mignon, tenderloin, Alberta AAA porterhouse, striploin, ribeye, lamb and elk ($38-$68). Inventive sides ($6-$14). Seafood such as Arctic char and East Coast scallop and lobster. Cocktail bar overlooks the lobby. Fairmont Banff Springs, Mezzanine lvl, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L BLOCK KITCHEN + BAR Chef Stéphane’s tapas, sandwiches and ‘Mediterr-Asian’ fare from fresh local ingredients is healthy yet indulgent with bold flavours. Asian lettuce wraps (pork belly or Thai beef), smoked buffalo flatbread, charcuterie, Silk

AFTERNOON TEA Elegant Rundle Lounge (p 81) at the Fairmont Banff Springs elevates a lovely English tradition. Afternoon Tea at the ‘Castle’ comes with mountain views. –JW WINTER 2015/16 //

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Authentic Indian Cuisine

Butter chicken, vindaloo, korma, chicken tikka masala, kabobs, vegetarian dishes, naan & Indo-Chinese selections Traditional tandoori oven Dinner 5 to 10 pm, to 11pm Fri & Sat Lunch buffet noon to 2:30 pm

229 Bear St, Wolf & Bear Mall 403.760.6612 masalabanffab.com

BamBoo Garden

Asian Cuisine

Pad Thai • Thai Curries Seafood Chow Mein Pineapple Fried Rice Malaysian Crêpes Korean BBQ Ribs Fully Licensed Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner 2nd Floor, 211 Banff Ave Reservations: 403-985-6688

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Road chicken skewers, hanger steak with chimichurri, seared saikyo miso scallops and chef’s curry craving.

Gluten-free and vegan options. Great cocktails. Party bookings. Lunch and dinner mains $14-$29; tapas from $6; late night menu 10 pm-1 am. Owned by three locals, this small trendy restaurant features tabletops from a single fir tree, 4 sports HDs and bar with high seats. Caribou St at Banff Ave, 403-985-2887. Map 3, 15G BOW VALLEY GRILL Fresh market cuisine from an open kitchen overlooking the Fairholme Range. Baking onsite; tantalizing grilled meats, salads, seafood and decadent desserts. Mains ($30-$43) such as BC salmon, lemon pork chop and Alberta prime rib.

Generous breakfast ($30) and Sat-Sun brunch ($46) buffets include à la minute omelette station. Buffets half price for kids 6-12; -6 free. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L BUFFALO MOUNTAIN LODGE Timber Sleeping Buffalo Dining Room offers Rocky Mountain cuisine that features local produce, and game from their own farm. Charcuterie, tomato pesto rack of lamb, miso chive halibut and buffalo duo. Wine awards. Fireplace lounge. Mains $26-$40, breakfast/ lunch $11-$22. Tunnel Mountain Rd, 403-762-2400. Map 3, 10L CHINOOK RESTAURANT AT BANFF PARK LODGE Relaxed with Sundance Range views. Breakfast to 2 pm. Sandwiches, prime rib burger, seafood linguini, BBQ ribs, butter chicken and Fri/Sat prime rib (mains $14-$26). Kids’ menu. Express lunch.

Big Sun brunch buffet ($28, sr $23, 6-12 $18, -6 free). Jan-Mar 2-for-1 buffets (6-9 pm): Thurs southwestern with singing cowboy, Fri seafood with pianist. 2nd floor, 222 Lynx St, 403-760-3255. Map 3, 14F EARLS Upbeat western Canadian favourite with big global menu. Finger foods, burgers, sandwiches, Angus steaks, pasta, chicken, fresh salmon and thin crust pizza. Mains $14-$34.

Drink specials. Mountain views. Upstairs, 229 Banff Ave (enter off Wolf St), 403-762-4414. Map 3, 13O ELK & OARSMAN PUB & RESTAURANT Mountain decor with fireplaces. Casual cuisine: steaks (elk, bison, AAA Canadian beef), burgers, pizza, ribs, ale battered fish and chips, nachos, wings. Specials:

Mon burger feature, Tues $8 steak sandwich, Everything Elk Wed, Thurs back ribs $13/$17, Fri (4-6 pm) 2-for1 appies. 13 big screens show sports.

Most mains $12-$32. Food 11 am11 pm; drinks to late. Live music Sat/ Sun. 119 Banff Ave (above The Ski Hub), 403-762-4616. Map 3, 16O GRAPES WINE BAR & BISTRO Intimate setting, savoury locally-sourced charcuterie and award-winning wines from internationally respected Canadian producers. Soup of the moment.

Meat, cheese or medley board $32, fondue $42. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L JUNIPER BISTRO Elevated location with wall-to-wall glass and great view. Locally inspired food: wild mushroom gnocchi, Moroccan lamb and sablefish with charred tomato cream sauce. Breakfast, Sun brunch and all day fare $12-$16. Mains $20$35. Fireplace lounge. Mt Norquay Rd, 403-762-2281. Map 3, 11A MACLAB BISTRO Lively, full service bar and eclectic menu. Healthy, creative comfort food inspired by fresh local ingredients. The social hub of The Banff Centre. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Mains $12-$18. 7 am-12 pm. Soft seats and big windows. Kinnear Centre, The Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, 403-762-6141. Map 3, 16K MAPLE LEAF GRILL Downtown Banff landmark with elegant log cabin interior and mountain views. Canadian cuisine: Alberta beef, game, fresh fish and seafood. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Private dining rooms host 8-46. Mains $25-$50.

Lunch/brunch $12-$21. 137 Banff Ave, 403-760-7680. Map 3, 15O NOURISH BISTRO Vegetarian fare with sharing-style menu. Vegan, raw, gluten-free choices; nachos with 27 ingredients. Bar and booths. Live music. Mains $15-$26, lunch $12-$18. 211 Bear St, 403-760-3933. Map 3, 14N PARK DISTILLERY Craft distillery, an alpine hut on main street. Campfireinspired fare with wood-fired rotisserie: cheese whisky fondue, mesquite beef hoagie, mahi mahi tacos, charred T-bone (Mains $16-$44; breakfast to 5 pm $14). Fireplace and 2 bars. Free distillery tours daily 3:30 pm. Vodka for purchase. 11 am-late. 219 Banff Ave, 403-762-5114. Map 3, 14O

RUNDLE LOUNGE Elegant, superb view and all day menu. Shareable appies, gourmet sandwiches and grilled burgers ($16-$27). Signature cocktails with fresh squeezed juices. Singer/guitarist or pianist Fri-Sat. Afternoon Tea with loose leaf teas, finger sandwiches and pastries (noon-4 pm; $42, $52 with sparkling wine). Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L THE BISON Seasonal cuisine from local farms. Chef Brendan Robson features Carmen Creek bison, Ewe-Nique Farms lamb and wood fired appetizers. Mains $19-$49.

Douglas fir room with open copper kitchen and mountain views. From 5 pm; Sun brunch 10 am-2 pm. 211 Bear St, 403-762-5550. Map 3, 14N THE EVERGREEN Open kitchen: AAA Alberta Angus beef steaks, elk medallions, Arctic char, bison short ribs and corn-fed chicken, expertly prepared and sauced by the culinary team led by Chef Gary Dayanandan.

Tomato soup or baked onion soup with special salads for starters; tempting desserts made in-house like English sticky toffee pudding. Excellent local and international wines.

Vegetarian options. Kids’ menu.

Mains $28-$40; breakfast $13-$20; lunch $15-$24. Cocktail lounge with light après-ski menu. Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge, 459 Banff Ave, 403-762-3307. Map 3, 11I THREE RAVENS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Fresh, inventive cuisine, great wines and expansive mountain view. OceanWise seafood, sitegrown microgreens and local ingredients. Mains $29-$42. 5-9pm. Wine Bar 4-12 pm. Discounts for Banff Centre performance goers. Vistas Dining Room Inventive buffet dining with local, seasonal produce, hot entrées and housemade desserts.

Breakfast 7-9:30 am, lunch 11:30 am1:30 pm and dinner 5:30-7:30 pm.

Top floor, Sally Borden Building, The Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, 403-762-6300. Map 3, 16K WILDFIRE GRILL Mountain views and Canadian comfort food made from scratch 5-10 pm. Burgers, pizzas, fresh pastas and vegetarian dishes. Dinner mains $14.75-$27; breakfast buffet $14 (or à la carte) 7-10 am. Bears Den Pub with full menu 5-10 pm, 54” TV, pool table and juke box. Inns of Banff, 600 Banff Ave, 403-762-4581. Map 3, 9K

DINING AT THE CASTLE Dining at the Fairmont Banff Springs is a culinary journey from all corners of the globe. Whatever your craving might be, your appetite will surely be satisfied at one of our many restaurants and lounges.

For a complete list of restaurants or to make dining reservations call 1 403 762 6860 or visit fairmont.com/banff-springs/dining

1888 CHOP HOUSE New to the Fairmont Banff Springs, 1888 Chop House features a menu focused on prime cuts of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game and Ocean Wise seafood.

AFTERNOON TEA Join us as we take England’s most beloved ritual to new heights. Enjoy breathtaking views, our finest loose leaf tea and an array of delectable pastries and finger sandwhiches.

GRAPES WINE BAR Savoury charcuterie, fine cheeses and award-winning wines are showcased nightly at the cozy Grapes Wine Bar. Sample from a tempting menu of tasty gourmet favourites made in-house.

WEEKEND BRUNCH Join us for our legendary weekend brunch in the family friendly Bow Valley Grill. Enjoy a wide array of brunch classics including traditional Eggs Benedict and a carvery station.

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BAMBOO GARDEN Family-friendly; main street and mountain views.

Variety of Asian cuisines. Pad Thai, Thai curries, Vietnamese spring rolls, Malaysian crêpes and Korean BBQ ribs. Chinese golden crispy chicken, beef with black bean sauce, ginger beef and seafood chow mein. Noodle and vegetarian dishes. No MSG. Mains $12-$20. Lunch and dinner.

2nd floor, Park Avenue Mall, 211 Banff Ave, 403-985-6688. Map 3, 14O LOTUS LOTUS CHINESE CUISINE Lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, ginger beef, vegetables, noodles and specials. Build-your-own-meal from many choices. Counter service; eatin/take-out. Delivery (free $25+).

Cascade Shops Food Court, 317 Banff Ave, 403-762-4388. Map 3, 13O

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upscale in everything but price reserve for parties of 8 or more 403.762.2467 221 bear street saltlik.com

SILVER DRAGON This long established Chinese restaurant has moved to a renovated, stand-alone building (with parking) across the Bow River en route to the Fairmont Banff Springs. Authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine: crispy chicken, ginger beef, fish filets with spicy broth, steamed lobster, seafood chow mein, sizzling hot plates and hot pots. Mains from $17, lunch from $13.65. Peking duck $35/$48. Tables for groups. Private room for up to 20.

Take-out/delivery. 11:30 am-10 pm.

Banff: 109 Spray Ave, 403-762-3939.

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BOSTON PIZZA BP Original, Classic, Veggie and International pizzas with GlutenWise options. Steaks, ribs, pasta, burgers, salads and sandwiches with Healthy Choice options. Wood and stone accents, and booths. Mains $13-$25; lunch $8-$12; Tues pasta $9-$11; kids’ meals. Take-out/delivery.

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CASCADE SHOPS FOOD COURT Rock floor, fireplace, domed atrium.

Edo Japan: teriyaki chicken; sukiyaki or yakisoba beef. Lotus Lotus Chinese Cuisine: chicken, pork, beef and vegetable dishes. Taste of Sri Lanka: samosa, satay, curry. Booster Juice: fruit smoothies, paninis. Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co: fresh artisan pizza. Dairy Queen: ice milk treats, burgers, breakfast. Subway: subs, wraps, salads. Second Cup: espresso, baking, soft seats. 317 Banff Ave, 416-481-0892. Map 3, 13O

RICKY’S ALL DAY GRILL Comfy, modern restaurant. Hearty breakfasts to 4 pm: Yukon Big Bite, Grand Forks, innovative omelettes, breakfast bowls and 7 eggs Benedict options. Mains $10.50-$26.50: certified Angus beef or veggie burgers, salads, roasted turkey, poached halibut, lemon herb salmon and BBQ ribs. Prime rib special after 4 pm Fri-Sun. Kids’ menu. 7 am9 pm Sun to Thurs, to 10 pm Fri-Sat. Lounge. Banff International Hotel, 333 Banff Ave, 403-760-3298. Map 3, 13G

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GRIZZLY HOUSE “For lovers and hedonists.” Eclectic, rustic decor. Oil and hot rock fondues: beef, buffalo, chicken, snake, lobster, shark, cheese and chocolate. Wild game and .5-kg (18-oz) Alberta steaks. 100 wines; 40 Canadian. Big beer and liquor selection. Dinners $24-$48; exotic fondues $46-$80; lunch $9-$25.

11:30 am-mid. 207 Banff Ave, 403762-4055. Map 3, 15O WALDHAUS RESTAURANT “House in the Forest”; the original golf course clubhouse with fireplace and elegant decor. Wiener schnitzel, local smoked meats platter and 3-course Fondue Experience. Mains $32-$45. Winter patio with fireplace, and golf course and river view. Pub. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L

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BISTRO CAFE DE PARIS Casual bistro. Trout grenobloise, coq au vin, vegetarian gnocchi and leg of lamb; mains $15-$28. Steak entrecôte finished table side with pomme frites.

Weekly wines; wine bar. Dinner daily; breakfast/lunch 9 am-2:30 pm Fri-Sun. By Le Beaujolais, Buffalo St at Banff Ave, 403-762-5365. Map 3, 17O EDEN 5-Diamond award, one of six in Canada. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 1200-label wine list; 5 sommeliers help you choose.

2- to 4-course table d’hôte ($79-$99; $111-$163 with wine pairing): creations like Arctic char (macadamia, enoki, preserved lemon), SunGold lamb (squash, endive, mint) and duck (halloumi, apple, lentil du puy, berry glaze).

Chef’s Grand Degustation 10-course tasting quintessential dining experience. Elegant decor, superb service and views. Rimrock Resort, 300 Mountain Ave, 403-762-1865. Map 3, 21H LE BEAUJOLAIS Classic French restaurant with window tables and elegant

Regional cuisine embracing the best of Canada

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Southwestern Grill

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decor. À la carte entrées $34-$42 and 6-course chef’s surprise $95 ($155 with wine pairing): Arctic char, butter poached lobster, elk osso bucco, sole meunière, duck, and beef tenderloin with seared foie gras. Big wine list.

From 5 pm. Upstairs, Buffalo St at Banff Ave, 403-762-2712. Map 3, 17O

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BALKAN Authentic Greek cuisine, decor and hospitality. Arni psito (roast lamb), souvlaki, moussaka,

lemon herb lamb, NY Steak with Greek BBQ sauce, seafood, pasta and vegetarian items. Pikilia hot starters combo. Seafood and Greek platters for two or more. Mains $15-$38.

Lunch $12-$17; daily features. Greek Night: belly dancing and plate smashing Tues and Thurs, 8 pm. 120 Banff Ave, 403-762-3454. Map 3, 16O

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MASALA Traditional and innovative Indian dishes, many from the wood-

fired tandoori oven: butter chicken, chicken tikka, lamb vindaloo, beef korma and biryani. Indo-Chinese fare: chili chicken, prawn chili, Manchurian fried rice and crispy baby corn. Many vegetarian options. Wall art that reflects Indian culture. Mains $15$20. Dinner from 5 pm. Lunch buffet noon-2:30 pm $15. 229 Bear St, 403-760-6612. Map 3, 13N

ITALIAN

CASTELLO RISTORANTE Traditional and simple Italian cooking paired with wines and fine service that transports guests to Italy. Elegant restaurant-in-the-round décor.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Mains ($19-$44): four pizzas; sea bass with almond, caper and burnt orange; braised lamb shank; handmade pasta; and butcher, seafood and risotto features inspired by fresh local ingredients. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L LA TERRAZZA AT BANFF PARK LODGE Stylishly casual with white linen, glass atrium and mountain view. Shrimp au gratin, flambéed mushroom veal scallopine, spaghetti with wild boar meatballs, herb risottostuffed chicken and vegetarian gnocchi. Mains $23-$44. Private functions.

Lounge with casual menu. 222 Lynx St, 403-7620-3271. Map 3, 14F

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Visit our Banff restaurant for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Try our newly renovated lounge with fireplace and 75 inch big screen for “Any Game, Any Time”.

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OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY Made fresh: spaghetti classics (9 choices), signature pastas (lasagna, Thai curry linguini, manicotti, chorizo cannelloni), chicken Parmigiana, back ribs, NY steak and entrée salads. Vegetarian dishes. Calamari, mussels and mozzarella triangle appies. Meals ($11-$19, lunch $10-$11, kids $6-$7) include hot sourdough bread, soup or salad, ice cream and coffee/tea. Antiques, memorabilia and big windows. From 11:30 am. Reservations accepted. 2nd floor, Cascade Shops, 317 Banff Ave, 403-760-2779. Map 3, 13O THE MEATBALL PIZZA & PASTA Warm decor and Italian/Canadian cuisine. Flavourful stone-oven pizzas and pastas, plus meat, seafood and vegetarian entrées ($20-$29).

Gluten-free items. Breakfast buffet $14.75. 7-10 am and 5-10 pm. Lounge.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, 337 Banff Ave, 403-762-3667. Map 3, 13G THE PRIMROSE Casually elegant with Spray Valley view and creative Rocky Mountain Italian menu.

TO N I GH T’ S WA IT I NG Visit one of two Keg Steakhouse + Bar locations in Banff and make tonight more than just another night.

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Lobster asparagus risotto; scallop Caprese pasta; bistecca di Manzo, prime rib. Mains $20-$44; breakfast $14-$24; Sat/Sun buffet. Kids’ menu.

Rimrock Resort Hotel, 300 Mountain Ave, 403-762-1865. Map 3, 21H

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JAPANESE RESTAURANT MIKI Sushi, sashimi, tempura, hot pots and Alberta steaks. Views. Mains $28.50$53. 5-10 pm. 2nd floor, 600 Banff Ave, 403-762-0600. Map 3, 9K SAMURAI SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT Charming, intimate room; watch the chefs in action at the sushi bar. Authentic nigiri and rolled sushi, and sashimi. Interactive hot pots for two: yosenabe, shabu-shabu and sukiyaki ($66). Shrimp and vegetable tempura ($15). Japanese sake, beer and plum wine. Fairmont Banff Springs, 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L

SEOUL COUNTRY KOREAN RESTAURANT Family owned and operated; over 30 years. Healthy, authentic cuisine from Alberta meats and fresh vegetables. Dinner size soups and stews. Meats grilled on your table top BBQ. Kal-bi (marinated short ribs), bul-gogi (sliced beef ribeye), bi-bim-bap (rice bowl with meat and vegetables), kim-chi (spicy pickled cabbage). 11:30 am-10 pm.

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BANFF AVE BREWING CO View brewery; free tours on request. Crispy lobster roll, burgers, fish and chips, brewmaster meatloaf, roasted chicken.

Mains $14-$28. Kids’ menu. Brewer’s Lounge: soft seats, pool and sport HDs. $4 pints Mon, half price appies Fri 3-6 pm. 11 am-2 am. Kids to 10 pm.

2nd floor, Clock Tower Mall, 110 Banff Ave, 403-762-1003. Map 3, 17P MELISSA’S UPSTAIRS BAR 1930 log decor and food from Melissa’s restaurant. Darts, pool, video games and 11 TVs for sports (tabletop speakers). PBR king cans $3.75, pints $4.25, highballs $3.25. Tues/Thurs live music. Happy hr 4-7 pm. 218 Lynx St, 403-762-5511. Map 3, 15N

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ROSE & CROWN Sandwiches, burgers, bison pita, fish and chips, pasta, elk stew and rosellini de pasta. Mains $12-$21. Live music with dancing nightly at 10 pm. Games room. 202 Banff Ave, 403-762-2121. Map 3, 15O

ST JAMES’S GATE OLDE IRISH PUB Built in Dublin; assembled in Banff. 24 beer taps, 30 scotches and Irish whiskeys. AAA steaks, Irish stew, steak and Guinness pie, shepherd’s pie, seafood, pastas, sandwiches and burgers. Guinness, crab and asparagus soup. Mains $11-$25. 2-for-1 appies Tues 4-6 pm.

Thurs Irish Night: $10 Irish fare, $1 off Irish pints. Sun carvery from $21.50 with soup or salad. Live music ThursSun. HD sports. From 11 am. 207 Wolf St, 403-762-9355. Map 3, 13O THE BEAR STREET TAVERN ‘Ridiculously good’ pizza, sandwiches, cast iron specialties and local beer.

Big TVs for sports. Mains $14-$24; lunch from $11. From 11:30 am. 211 Bear St, 403-762-2021. Map 3, 14N TOMMY’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB Pine decor, plasmas and darts. Wings, sandwiches, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, burgers (beef, elk, chicken, buffalo, veggie), $9-$15. Food/drink specials; steak sandwich $9; lunch from $8. Families welcome. Open mic with instruments Wed from 10 pm.

11 am-2 am; food to 11 pm. 120 Banff Ave, 403-762-8888. Map 3, 16O TOQUE CANADIAN PUB Authentic Canadian poutines: traditional, pulled duck, prairie bison and breakfast (The Cure). Double Toque burger, ribeye steaks and pot pies. Mains $10-$28.

Features $8-$10: Sun roast, Mon wings, Tues game, Wed burger, Thurs fish. Canadian craft beers, wines and liquors. Happy hr 4-7 pm/10 pm-mid $4.50 bottles, $5.50 Grizzly Paw pints. Under-lit bar, tables with built-in board games, fireplace by soft seats, five 60” sport HDs, pool tables, VLTs and free simulated golf/ hockey/soccer. Lower level, 124 Banff Ave, 403-760-8543. Map 3, 15O WALDHAUS PUB The lower level of the renovated 1927 ‘Bavarian cottage’ offers a four-season patio fireplace, authentic beer taps, free pool, two 80-inch HDTVs for sports and live music. Pub and German cuisine: wings, skillet nachos, burgers and fondue. Mains $16-$24. Many German beers on tap. Fairmont Banff Springs (by Bow Falls and the Spray River), 403-762-6860. Map 3, 20L WILD BILL’S LEGENDARY SALOON Cookhouse classics: hickory smoked beef brisket, slow cooked bison ribs, roast chicken, pulled pork, stuffed portabello mushroom and fire-grilled

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sirloins. Elk burger, country cobb salad and Stampede doughnuts. Mains $14-$28. Downtown’s premier entertainment at night: top bands (Thurs/ Fri/Sat); occasional comedy, variety and dinner shows Mon/Wed; Tues karaoke and mechanical bull riding; Sun local and touring DJs hosted by Banff’s own B-Kode. Western decor; just renovated. 11 am-2 am. 201 Banff Ave, 403-762-0333. Map 3, 15O

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MELISSA’S STEAKHOUSE & FAMILY RESTAURANT 1930 log building; food from scratch for 35+ years. Breakfast: Swiss apple pancakes and eggs Benedict, most $7-$14. Lunch: burgers, hot turkey sandwich and pizza, most $8-$14. Mains ($19-$46; burgers from $12): CAB/AAA steaks (7 cuts; 4 sauces), prime rib, salmon, pasta, live lobster. Kids’ menu. 7 am-10 pm. 218 Lynx St , 403-762-5511. Map 3, 15N

BANFF GONDOLA Closed for a $26-million renovation of the upper terminal, the gondola reopens in May. All new food and drink outlets will range from grab-and-go to full-service venues that take full advantage of the superb views. Details: banffgondola.com/elevate. Mountain Ave, 1-800-760-6934. Map 3, 21J

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CHILI’S ”Pepper in some fun at Chili’s Texas Grill!“ Bold, smoky flavours dominate and entice in a menu featuring in-house slow-smoked baby back ribs, new craft burgers with housemade pickles, fire-grilled steaks, entrée size salads and Fresh Mex rice bowls. Lighter Choice and gluten-free options. Mains $13-$29. Continental breakfast buffet daily, 7-11 am. Twelve handcrafted margaritas. Wood decor; many window-side booths. 7 am-11 pm; Fri/Sat to midnight. 461 Banff Ave, 403-760-8502. Map 3, 11I COYOTES SOUTHWESTERN GRILL Healthy southwest, west coast and Mediterranean cuisine. AAA beef tenderloin with chimichurri, chimayo honey glazed salmon, spicy vegetable and black bean burrito, corn crust pizza, homemade pasta and specials.

Gluten-free options. Breakfast: freerange organic eggs, local Valbella meats, real Canadian maple syrup and custom roasted coffee. Santa Fe decor; open kitchen. Candlelit at dinner.

Mains $16-$29; breakfast/lunch from $8.50. 7:30 am-10 pm. 206 Caribou St, 403-762-3963. Map 3, 15O EL TORO Cuisine from scratch. Tapas $8-$13: tequila cream prawns, Manchego cheese flambé. Mains $15-$37: braised lamb, butternut squash ravioli, cod saffron risotto. Chateaubriand for two carved tableside, $88 with starter.

Mexican dishes $16-$22. Breakfast.

10% of Sunday sales to charity. Winter specials: Mexican Mon, tapas Tues, wine Wed, chateaubriand Thurs. 429 Banff Ave, 403-762-2520. Map 3, 12H

BUMPERS THE BEEF HOUSE A Banff tradition since 1975 featuring Alberta beef and Banff’s only salad bar. Favourites: prime rib (many cuts), ribeye and tenderloin steaks, chicken, back ribs and trout. Mains $13-$45.

Kids’ menu. From 4 pm, breakfast 6:30-10 am, to 11 am Sat-Sun. Fireside Lounge with HDTVs. 537 Banff Ave, 403-762-2622. Map 3, 10J

SALTLIK A RARE STEAKHOUSE Certified Angus and Prime steaks from a 1200°F infrared oven. Fresh salmon, ribs and Kobe beef burgers.

Mains $17-$40; sides/starters $6.50$17.50. Lunch/lounge menu with salads and sandwiches. View wine cellar; craft beers and wine on tap.

Vaulted ceiling, fireplace and booths.

Lounge with HDs and fireplace. 221 Bear St, 403-762-2467. Map 3, 14N THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR Two Banff locations: comfortable decor and good food make The Keg experience.

Steaks are signature seasoned and grilled to perfection: peppercorn striploin, blackened sirloin and blue cheese filet wrapped in applewood smoked bacon. Slow-roasted prime rib, pistachio salmon, chicken supreme and dinner salads. Gluten-free items.

Kids’ menu. Great wines. Mains $23$48. Breakfast buffet ($16) and lunch ($9-$41) at Caribou Lodge. 521 Banff Ave, 403-762-4442 Map 3, 10J; 117 Banff Ave, 403-760-3030 Map 3, 17O TONY ROMA’S Pioneer of back ribs; 200 restaurants in 33 countries. Banff outlet has a wood decor and window tables overlooking Banff Ave. Certified Angus AAA Alberta steaks and prime rib. Slow roasted BBQ chicken and pork sandwiches. Burgers, pastas and meal salads. Grilled shrimp, salmon and mahi mahi. Signature onion loaf and sauces. Mains $13-$38; combos $26-$40. Classic lunch $10$16. Banquet rooms. Fireside lounge with big sports HDs. 138 Banff Ave, 403-760-8540. Map 3, 15O

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Fresh Homemade Favourite The most popular offering on Mountain Restaurant’s (p 91) winter pizza menu is BBQ chicken and bacon; ask about their weekly feature. The warm dough and sauce, both made fresh in-house, contribute to making these pies an irresistible cold-weather meal. –Olivia Grecu BILL PEYTO’S CAFE Timber framing and stone fireplace. Burgers, salads, fish and chips, souvlaki platter and pastas ($10-$22). Beer and wine.

Breakfast granola and yogurt parfait, bacon and eggs, and Cody scrambled eggs ($5.50-$13). Lounge. Movie and games nights. 7:30 am-9:30 pm. 203 Village Rd, 403-522-2200. Map 2, 19N DEER LODGE Log dining room and lounge with mountain view. Rocky Mountain cuisine; game from their farm, wild BC fish, Alberta beef and local produce. Seasonal menus. Sample: braised elk short rib with blueberry reduction and grilled halibut with stone fruit relish. Awarded wine list.

Mains $27-$40; breakfast $11-$16.

Lunch/lounge $11-$23. Upper Lake Louise, 403-522-4202. Map 2, 15C EMERALD LAKE LODGE Heritage lodge by Emerald Lake. Seasonal Rocky Mountain cuisine: game from their farm, local produce and BC fish. Samples: pistachio crust rack of lamb and seared duck with rhubarb compote. Wine awards. Mains $28$40; breakfast $11-$16. Kicking Horse Lounge with Yukon gold rush decor (mains $13-$29). 32 km west of Lake Louise. 1-800-663-6336. Map 2, 13K FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE Poppy Brasserie: à la carte and buffet breakfasts; French brasserie dinners. The Fairview (dinner Fri-Sun): contemporary Canadian cuisine from local ingredients; 4-Diamond and Wine Spectator awards. Walliser Stube (Mon-Sat dinner): Swiss menu with signature fondues and schnitzel.

Glacier Saloon (Sat-Sun lunch; daily dinner): pub fare includes skillets to share; sports HDTVs and pool table.

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Afternoon Tea (noon-3 pm); evening tapas; cocktails. Chateau Deli (24 hrs): sandwiches and baking. Venues offer charm and character; most boast stellar lake and glacier views; all have kids’ menus. 403-522-3511. Map 2, 14C GREAT DIVIDE LODGE Wapta Lake and glacier view. Roadside stop with seasonal menu. Finger foods, Canadian favourites and daily specials (mains $18-$25). Breakfast and dinner. Off Hwy 1, 17 km west of Lake Louise. 250-343-6311. Map 2, 18H JAVALANCHE CAFÉ Hot meals, made-to-order sandwiches, fresh pastries, locally roasted espresso and

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Mountain view; friendly; free wifi. 200 Village Rd, 403-522-3574. Map 2, 21M LAGGAN’S BAKERY & DELI Fresh baked breads, pastries, cookies and squares. Breakfast on a bun, baguette and traditional sandwiches, soup, chili, hot specials and flatbreads. Chili cheese fries. Specialty coffees/teas.

Eat-in/take out. Popular spot. Winter 7 am-6 pm. Samson Mall, 403-5222017. Map 2, 20M LAKE LOUISE INN Legends Restaurant: breakfast buffet $17.50 and à la carte. Lunch: beef quesadilla, burgers and sandwiches $10-$16.50. Pizza, calzones and pasta at Timberwolf Café (mains $15-$22): schnitzel, pasta, pulled pork pizza, build-your-own options. Pub fare at Explorers Lounge ($7.50-$20). 210 Village Rd, 403522-3791. Map 2, 20N LAKE LOUISE STATION RESTAURANT Casual dining in the restored 1910 heritage railway station. BC salmon, pasta, Alberta beef burgers, fondue. Pumpkin coconut ginger pie. Mains $18-$42; 3 courses $42; kids’ menu $12. 1925 CPR railway car Delamere for groups to 28. 5-9 pm; extended after mid Apr. 200 Sentinel Rd, 403-522-2600. Map 2, 19N

Fun at the Lake Have a great day at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: Start with the breakfast buffet at Poppy Brasserie. Rent skates (p 54) and glide into the ice castle with Victoria Glacier as your backdrop. Warm up as you browse the hotel’s shops (p 70) before a light lunch or Afternoon Tea at Lakeview Lounge. Then, tour the lake on one of North America‘s “top 10 horse-drawn sleigh rides” (p 56), or join a Mountain Adventure Program (p 51) guide for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. –A. Aikens

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LAKE LOUISE VILLAGE GRILL & BAR Family dining. All day breakfast, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, Chinese food and steaks. 11 am-8:30 pm.

Separate sports bar. Samson Mall, 403-522-3879. Map 2, 20M MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT Family friendly with rustic carved pine decor and mountain views. Mains: lunch $12-$20, dinner $12-$30. Homemade burgers, aged house-cut steaks and Korean dishes such as bul-go-gi. Pizza (winter). Old fashioned milkshakes.

Sauces made in-house. Weekday food and drink specials. Groups of 8+, please reserve. 200 Village Rd, 403-522-3573. Map 2, 21M POST HOTEL & SPA 1940s log lodge.

25,000 bottle Wine Spectator Grand Award cellar. Innovatively prepared fish, game and beef reflect in-season ingredients. À la carte and cold buffet breakfast. Lunch: osso buco, bratwurst, sandwiches. Dinner: Zurich veal, rack of lamb, Alberta Angus beef. Mains $40-$59. 6-course tasting menu $110.

4-Diamond award. 200 Pipestone Rd, 403-522-3989. Map 2, 20M TRAILHEAD CAFE Barista-made coffee and whole leaf teas. Made-toorder sandwiches. Breakfast wraps all day; omelettes and pancakes to 11 am. Gluten-free options. Mains $7-$10. From 7 am. Samson Mall, 403-522-2006. Map 2, 20M

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Bill Peyto’s Lounge timber decor, fireplace, music; 203 Village Rd, 403522-2200 Map 2, 19N. Deer Lodge Caribou Lounge log and stone decor; Upper Lake Louise, 403-522-3991 Map 2, 15C. Emerald Lake Lodge Kicking Horse Lounge vintage Yukon oak decor, fireplace; 32 km W of Lake Louise, 250-343-6321 Map 2, 13K. Fairmont Lake Louise Lakeview Lounge elegant, majestic view; Glacier Saloon pool, HDs, satellite tunes, dance floor, 403522-3511 Map 2, 14C. Great Divide Lodge drink specials, pool, pub fare; 14 km W of Lake Louise, 250-343-6311 Map 2, 18H; Lake Louise Inn Explorer’s Lounge fireplace, shuffleboard, pool, darts, HDs; Lower Village, 403-5223791 Map 2, 20N. Post Hotel Fireside Sir Norman Lounge pianist Thurs-Sun 6:30-10 pm; 200 Pipestone Rd, 403522-3989 Map 2, 20M. Village Grill Bar pool, HDs, video games; Samson Mall, 403-522-3879 Map 2, 20M.

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House Cured Table Food + Drink (p 95), serves fresh, simple foods.

“We do all our own butchery, stocks, soups and sauces,” says executive chef Luke Griffin. Preparing meats takes time and dedication. Pork rillettes for charcuterie boards are slow braised for 12 hours, pancetta is cured for three months, and prosciutto is pressed for two weeks and hung to dry for 10 months. –Afton Aikens

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Just for Kids On Tuesday Family Night at Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. (p 94), kids spread pizza sauce and add toppings to fresh dough; their meals are half price.

At Patrinos (p 98), kids choose from 10 colouring books with characters like those from the movie Frozen; their menu features six options. –Afton Aikens

Labour of Love Wild Orchid Bistro (p 98) owner Jenny Wong uses Urban Cultivator indoor hydroponics to grow organic mint and Thai basil in-house; taste the difference in their innovative cocktails. Most dishes on the 100% gluten-free menu (with vegan options) are entirely housemade. –A. Materi 92

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PHOTOS: (SANDWICH) THE RANGE; (KIDS) ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD

The Range’s (p 93), roasts and poultry are slow roasted in a combi oven with humidity control (for moist results) and the ability to sear and crisp.

Sandwiches are finished with innovative toppings and tasty sauces; try the Classic Porchetta with creamy apple sage butter and crackling.

At Where the Buffalo Roam Saloon (2626 8 St), pair your cocktail, beer or wine with snacks like Devils on Horseback—deep fried whiskey soaked dates stuffed with smoky almonds and wrapped in bacon. –Afton Aikens

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Canmore restaurants are a wonderland of tasty specials: • Stoney’s Bar & Grill (p 95): The Twelvetastic menu offers 12 mains with soup or salad for $12 each.

• Mii Sushi & BBQ (p 98): Lunchtime bento boxes ($15/ $16) feature sushi, tempura, salad and teriyaki options.

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GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE Counter service: fresh baking, steel cut oatmeal, sandwiches including breakfast varieties, salads, stew and hot specials (mains $4-$9). Espresso offerings, catering. Downtown venue (718 Main St, 403-675-1204, Map 4, 20D; 7 am-8 pm, Fri to 10 pm, Sat to 8 pm, Sun 8 am-8 pm) has wood beams and couches; wine, beer and sharing plates; live music most Fri nights (check online). Elevation Place location (700 Railway Ave, 587-361-2221, Map 4, 9I; 9 am-7 pm) has a climbing wall view.

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THE MAD DOG CAFÉ & MARKET Casual restaurant east of Canmore.

Curry, lasagne, stew, sandwiches, pastries. Take-out and specialty food store (including their own curries).

Breakfast, lunch, early dinner. Curry Buffet first Fri of month (6-9 pm, $25, reserve). Dog sled tours. Dead Man’s Flats. 403-609-3671. Map 1, 8I ROCKY MOUNTAIN BAGEL CO Popular with locals. New York bagels (12 varieties), cream cheeses, muffins, cinnamon buns and squares are made from scratch. Breakfast bagels, bagelwiches, wraps, soups, salads and organic fair trade coffee. Glutenfree items. Lunch to go. Downtown location with fireplace and soft seats: 830 Main St, 403-678-9978, Map 4, 20B; also at 1306 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-9968, Map 4, 7H. STARBUCKS Connect with friends.

Handcrafted espresso, Frappuccino

• Rustica Steakhouse (p 98): Upscale Date Night threecourse meals with a bottle of wine are $119 per couple, Wednesday to Sunday, 5 to 9 pm.

• Murietta’s (p 94): Beer, wine, spirits and delicious appetizers are $5 each, weekdays 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

• Rose & Crown and Georgetown Inn Pub (p 98): Both offer terrific $10 sandwich and soup deals at lunch; the Rose’s special includes an additional side.

• Tavern 1883 (p 96): Dinner specials ($18.83 Sunday to Thursday) include a pint, glass of wine or virgin cocktail. Weekday $16.83 burger specials at lunch come with a draft sleeve or milkshake. –Ashley Materi and shaved ice teas. Fresh baking, brioche breakfast sandwiches, panini and bistro boxes (great for picnics).

Free Wi-Fi. Merch: Starbucks coffee, Teavana loose leaf tea, mugs and Verismo coffee makers. 1240 Railway Ave, 403-609-9552. Map 4, 8G THE RANGE Beef, pork and chicken are slow roasted in a combi oven that sears yet keeps meat tender and juicy; watch as roasts are carved and assembled in artisan sandwiches with tasty toppings such as apple chutney, golden beets and brie. Soups from scratch (mushroom veloute is the favourite), mac ‘n’ cheese and ThursSat cassoulet. Alberta craft beers and BC wines. Big windows; carvery counter; farmhouse furnishings.

Mains $8.50-$13. 11 am-5 pm; ThursSat to 9 pm. 802 Main St (enter off 7 Ave), 403-678-0524. Map 4, 9G THE MARKET BISTRO AT THREE SISTERS Chef Anthony’s French dishes and simple fare with twists.

Breakfast/lunch $10-$15, dinner $15-$25. French omelettes, Triple B

(baked breakfast burrito), homemade soup, roasted chicken sandwich, mussels mariniere and cassoulet. Threecourse menu du jour $23, $28 Fri-Sun. ‘Famous’ lemon pie. Affordable wines. Occasional live music. Open kitchen; wrap around windows. From 9 am weekends, 11 am weekdays.

Mountaineer's Village, 75 Dyrgas Gate, 403-675-3006. Map 4, 19O VALBELLA’S DELI, BAKERY & CAFE “European classics meet Canadian favourites.” Small café serves homemade soups, fresh baking, sandwiches and daily specials. Takeout house-made hams, sausages, charcuterie, breads and pan-ready meals. Closed Sun/hol. 104 Elk Run Blvd, 403-678-9989. Map 4, 13O

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CANMORE GOLF & CURLING CLUB SandTraps offers fairway and mountain views, fireplace, vaulted ceiling and curling viewing from the lounge.

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Specials: Tues steak sandwich; Thurs fish and chips; Fri BBQ ribs. Winter 11 am-2:30 pm/4:30-9 pm Mon-Fri; 11 am-7 pm Sat; closed Sun. 2000, 8 Ave, 403-678-5959 ext 3. Map 4, 4E CHINIKI RESTAURANT New venue with high ceilings, big windows, stone and wood finishes, and Rockies and eastern slopes views. Indigenous and western Canadian fare: buffalo burgers, bannock, elk casserole, steaks, seafood and all day breakfast. 9 am9 pm. Gas bar and convenience store.

Hwy 1 at Morley Rd, 20 min east of Canmore, 403-881-3076. Map 1, 8I

Enjoy our Winter Menu featuring 12 items priced at $12 per item Open Wednesday to Sunday: 11am to 9pm 2000 Silvertip Tr, Canmore 1.877.877.5444 • silvertipresort.com

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

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511 Bow Valley Tr • 403.609.5441 tablefoodanddrink.com

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20+ wines by the glass

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Breakfast till 2:30 pm Popular 3-course dinner menu 1604 2 Avenue • 403.678.6111 RestaurantChezFrancois.com

DELTA LODGE AT KANANASKIS Seasons Steakhouse: Alberta steaks, game and seafood (Fri-Sat 6-9 pm and seasonal hrs). Fireweed Grill: Mt Kidd view; Rocky Mountain fare; big breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

Grappa: Italian cuisine; open kitchen (5:30-9:30 pm, days vary). Huge Sunday Brunch: with à la minute omelettes. Obsessions Deli: sandwiches, soups, desserts. Big Horn Lounge and Woody’s Pub: casual fare. Kananaskis Village. 403-591-6272. Map 1, 8I HABITAT RESTAURANT & BAR Contemporary decor with leather booths and imaginative lighting. Wild mushroom ravioli, Alberta pork tenderloin with caramelized apple and short rib trio. Mains $18-$36; Threecourse chateaubriand $65. Lunch: sandwiches and burgers, $12-$19.

Breakfast $10-$16. Kids’ menu. No corkage Thurs. Lounge happy hr MonFri 4-7 pm: $5 drinks; half price appies.

Grande Rockies Resort, 901 Mountain St, 403-679-5228. Map 4, 8I MURRIETA’S BAR & GRILL Mahogany accents, tablecloths, opento-view forno oven, fireplace and mountain scenery through windows that open when the weather permits.

Fresh fare: creamy west coast seafood chowder, tempura calamari, wood-fired flatbreads, lamb meatball spaghetti and AAA striploin with choice of sauce. Courtyard salad, burgers and sandwiches at lunch.

Main $11-$34. West Coast wines.

Private room for up to 50. Happy hour 3-6 pm in the lounge ($5 wine, beer and appies). 11 am-10 pm; Sun to 9 pm. 2nd floor, 737 Main St, 403609-9500. Map 4, 20C ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD CO Open kitchen with wood-fired

clay oven. Garage-style doors open on nice days. Handcrafted artisan flatbread pizzas incorporate organic flour, regional cheeses and fresh local toppings. Hand-cut organic pastas, salads and homemade soups. Mains $14-$42. Frozen pizzas to go. Lunch $10-$16. Sun-Thurs 11:30 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat to 10 pm. 838 10 St, 403609-5508. Map 4, 19B SAGE BISTRO & WINE LOUNGE Contemporary Canadian cuisine in a log-built restaurant. Quality ingredients from local producers and purveyors bring a ‘taste of place’ to your palate. Alberta Berkshire pork, AAA Alberta beef and game, BC steelhead trout, free-run Alberta chicken and risotto. Mains $17-$28. 5-10 pm; lunch 11:30 am-5 pm; Sat/Sun brunch 10 am-2 pm. Upstairs Wine Lounge with great views and small plates, antipasto, charcuterie and cheese ($5-$22); 5 pm-late. 1712 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-4878. Map 4, 6G STONEY NAKODA RESORT & CASINO The Ridge: Dinner buffets (Thurs-Sat, 5-9 pm) and hot breakfast buffets (Sat/Sun, 7 am-noon); à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sun 7 am-9 pm. Sidelines Lounge: Plasma TVs, entertainment and pub fare: burgers, poutine, pizza and ribs. Private dining room. Hwy 1 at Hwy 40, 15 min east of Canmore, 1-888-862-5632. Map 1, 8I STONEY’S BAR & GRILL Timber frame decor with six plasmas, show bar, and golf course and mountain view. ’12 for $12‘ menu includes mains such as signature fish tacos, portabello burger, pulled pork grilled cheese, and beef dip with sautéed mushrooms, Dijon aioli and Swiss cheese. Other mains $13-$24 plus upscale Rustica Steakhouse items.

Winter Wed-Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-9 pm. Silvertip Resort, 2000 Silvertip Tr, 403-678-1600. Map 4, 3K TABLE FOOD + DRINK Contemporary interpretation of traditional fare using quality ingredients, including meats from their own butchery and produce from the on-site garden.

House cured charcuterie, mussels and frites, pork rillettes ravioli, ginger sesame char, and chantrelle, cranberries and walnut stuffed chicken. Aged AAA Alberta porterhouse steak. All day items; daily soup and sandwich ($13-$16); entrées to $38. Breakfasts from 7 am. ’Rustic modern‘ decor,

Rustica Steakhouse “Best Steakhouse in Alberta” TripAdvisor - 2014 Canadian Prime Beef cooked to perfection

Winter Date Night Enjoy dinner for two with a bottle of wine for $119 Open Wednesday to Sunday: 5pm to 9pm 2000 Silvertip Tr, Canmore 1.877.877.5444 silvertipresort.com

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breakfast 7 am-11 am, $12. Windtower Lodge & Suites, 160 Kananaskis Way, 403-961-2608. Map 4, 10K

TAVERN 1883 Built from an early 1900s home with lots of charm, Where Canadian Rockies magazine’s Best New Restaurant for 2014.

Award winning house-ground burgers: Tavern classic, elk, lamb, tuna and quinoa. Poutine, salads, tacos, Maple Hill Farms wings and Alberta bison Wellington. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Mains $12-$24; daily lunch special; in-season weekend features. Kids’ menu. 50 beers, 25 cocktails, wines and milkshakes.

Live music Thurs-Fri; DJs Sat-Sun; dancing 10 pm-2 am. 709 9 St, 403609-2000. Map 4, 19D

WOODY’S BAR BQ Restaurant with separate pub and mountain view.

Southern BBQ: ribs, beef brisket, prime rib, turkey and salmon from their in-house smoker. Breakfast $6-$13. Mains: lunch $9-$13, dinner $15-$26. ‘Sky high’ pies $6. 8 ammid. Pub specials: Mon all-you-caneat wings, Wed ribs. 1716 Bow Valley Tr, 403-609-8227. Map 4, 5F

THE GRIZZLY PAW BREWING CO Craft beer and sodas from their offsite Canmore brewery (tours, 403678-2487). Try Powder Hound Blonde, Grumpy Bear Honey Wheat, Rutting Elk Red and more. Hopinfused wings, Granny Bee’s mountain roughage salad, IPA battered fish and chips, burgers (beef, lamb, elk, chicken, veggie) and vegetarian green curry (mains $16-$20). Families welcome to 10 pm; kids’ menu. Sports on 8 plasmas. The Paw Shop: bottled beer, soda, beer infused sauces, logo apparel and glassware. Winter MonFri 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat to later. 622 Main St, 403-678-9983. Map 4, 20F THE IRON GOAT PUB & GRILL Impressive timber frame restaurant with rundlestone fireplace, historic mining decor and Three Sisters view.

Contemporary cuisine and pub favourites: chipotle mango duck wings, stone oven pizzas, housemade Kobe burgers, lamb shank, maple pecan salmon, hand-cut fire-grilled steaks, and daily local feature. Gluten-free dishes. Mains $16-$37; lunch specials from $13. 600-bottle wine cellar. Private areas. 11 am-11 pm. Reservations and large groups welcome. Catering.

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THE WANDERING ELK Comfortable and family-friendly with hardwood floors, counter seats and Three Sisters view. Canadian and pub fare: bacon nachos, beef and bison burgers, signature elk striploin dip, pasta, fish and chips, elk fettuccine, BBQ whiskey ribs and AAA steak with sherry peppercorn cream sauce (mains $14-$28).

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BOSTON PIZZA Classic, gourmet, gluten-free and create-your-own pizzas and pastas, plus steaks, ribs, chicken, salads and sandwiches with Health Check options. Comfy and family-friendly with big screen TVs. Mains $11-$23; lunch $8-$12. Pasta Tues $11. Kids’ meals. Lounge. Takeout/delivery/online orders. 11 am-mid Sun-Thurs; Fri/Sat to 1 am. 1704 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3300. Map 4, 6G CRAIGS’ FAMILY RESTAURANT “Western Flavour at its Best.“ Classic dinner with fireplace, Rundle Range mountain view through big windows and bottomless coffee. Menu with a huge variety that appeals to all: Alberta beef dip, chicken, homemade burgers, steaks, pasta, salads, sandwiches and all-day breakfasts. Kids’ menu. 6 am-8 pm. 1727 Mountain Ave, 403-678-2656. Map 4, 4F PIZZA HUT Popular family chain.

Five crust styles, specialty and personal size pizzas, pastas and wings.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Take-out and delivery. Limited seating. Event catering. 1120 Railway Ave, 403-675-0770. Map 4, 8G.

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AROMA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE Propietarios chef José Castillo and Laura Matamoros celebrate the joy and flavours of their native Mexico at this colorful 13-table restaurant. Meals (with homemade sauces) are prepared fresh for every guest: lamb barbacoa, salmon mixiote, relleno poblano and cochinita pibil. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian items. Mains $19-$26. Burrito, fajita, and street taco lunch platters $14.50-$23. Traditional specials FriSun. Mexican and Canadian breakfasts $7-$12. Kids’ menu $8.75. Event banquets and catering and. 837 Main St, 403-675-9913. Map 4, 20B

CHEZ FRANÇOIS (French and Canadian) “25 years of passion, great food and warm hospitality.“ Madefrom-scratch cuisine from chef/owner François. TripAdvisor #1 breakfast in Canmore: 70 menu items include eggs Benedict, crêpes and omelettes, daily 7 am-2 pm. Lunch includes sandwich combos (daily 11 am-2 pm, mains $8-$18). Dinner 4-10 pm (closed Wed plus Tues off season): Coquille St Jacques, duck à l’orange, burgers (bison, lamb or vegan), daily catch and vegetarian dishes, mains $16-$30; three+ course menus from $35. Kids’ menu. 1604 2 Ave (Bow Valley Tr), 403-678-6111. Map 4, 6H CRAZYWEED (World Cuisine) Known for its eclectic ambiance, and owner/chef/Gold Medal Plate winner Jan Hrabec and Eden Hrabec’s expertise in the open kitchen. CBC critic John Gilchrist said “10 out of 10.” Small plates like Vietnamese pork meatballs with lettuce wrap.

Wood oven pizzas $18. Big plates ($25-$39) like red seafood curry bowl with shrimp and scallops, sticky Five-spice spareribs, and Alaskan king crab risotto. Sandwiches (try the albacore tuna) at lunch (from $13).

Big windows, views and parking.

11:30 am-3 pm Thurs-Sun, 5 pm-late daily. 1600 Railway Ave (west end of street), 403-609-2530. Map 4, 6H FAMOUS CHINESE RESTAURANT Charming old home with tree trunk tables, Chinese art and fireplace.

Szechuan and Peking fare: hot and sour soup, Buddha’s delight, lemon shrimp, salt and pepper squid, ginger beef, Mongolian curry chicken, peppercorn pork chop, hot pots and sizzling rice. Choose your spice level.

Gluten-free items. Mains $11-$19.

Combos for 1 to 8. Weekday lunch specials $10-$12. Take-out/delivery.

Noon-2:30 pm, closed for lunch Mon/Wed; 4:30-10 pm. 702 10 St, 403-678-9531 or 9535. Map 4, 18E GAUCHO BRAZILIAN BARBECUE Owner Ede Rodrigues offers Rodizio BBQ; chefs visit tables with Gauchosized meat and cheese skewers. Allyou-care-to-eat chicken, parmesan beef, rosemary pork loin, marinated leg of lamb, slow-cooked beef ribs, and rump steak; 10 items, salad bar and seasonal features ($42; lunch $23).

Child meals $15. Open kitchen, atrium and eclectic, modern decor. Take-out, platters and catering. Prime meat and Brazilian foods for sale. Daily 5-10 pm;

Open 11am-11pm daily 703 Benchlands Tr 403.609.0222 • irongoat.ca Experience the bold flavours and original taste of Churrasco, an authentic barbecue style made famous by Gauchos.

731 Railway Ave • Canmore, AB www.thaiitup.ca

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Taste The Authentic Experience.

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THE GEORGETOWN INN PUB (English/Canadian) Fireplaces and climbing memorabilia. Beer battered fish and chips, steak and Guinness pie, and beef-stuffed Yorkshire pudding.

English roast Sun $17, mussels Fri, and lunch soup and sandwich Mon-Sat $10. Stuffed French toast with real maple syrup at breakfast. Mains $14$24. Families welcome. Winter 8 am9 pm, to 10 pm Sat-Sun. 1101 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3439. Map 4, 8I MARRA’S WAY SUSHI Small, friendly restaurant with open kitchen.

Choose from the display of ready-toeat items ($3, $4, $6), 30+ seafood and vegetable sushi nigiri and rolls.

Miso, spring rolls, gyoza and fried chicken. Mon-Sat noon-9 pm. 1000 6 Ave, 403-609-0479. Map 4, 19F MII SUSHI & BBQ (Japanese and Korean) Renovated restaurant with parking out front. Special seafood, vegetable and meat sushi rolls $10-$17; 29 choices. Sushi and BBQ combos $80 for up to three people (dine-in). Bento sushi boxes $14-$19.

Appetizers, soups, salads, tempura, noodles and teriyaki. Tues-Fri 11:30 am-3 pm/4-9:30 pm; Sat 11:30 am10 pm; Sun/hol 11:30 am-9:30 pm; closed Mon. 1306 Bow Valley Tr, 403-675-3130. Map 4, 8I PATRINOS STEAK HOUSE & PUB (Greek/Italian/Canadian) 'Fine’ family dining. Impressive dining area with mountain views. The Patrinos family offers meals to please all: Alberta Angus prime rib and charcoal grilled steaks, Greek and Italian dishes (great pizza), and Canadian fare like chicken, ribs, veal and seafood. Daily specials. Free Wi-Fi. Pub: pool, big screen sports, food/drink specials.

Wed wing night. Mains $12-$32; lunch $9-$15. Delivery after 5 pm, pickup all day. Mon-Sat from 10:30 am; Sun brunch buffet 9:30 am-2 pm plus regular menu. 1602 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-4060. Map 4, 6G PEKING GINGER (Chinese) Authentic dining. Chinese art decor and over a decade of fine wok cooking. 100+ items: wor wonton soup, ginger beef, salt and pepper prawns, ma po tofu, and many hot pots and plates. No MSG. Licensed. Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm Tues-Fri. Mains from $13. Take-out or delivery (free $40+ within 3 km);

menu online. 11 am-9 pm (from noon Sat/Sun/hol); closed Mon. 1702 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3365. Map 4, 6G ROSE & CROWN (English/Canadian) Family owned and operated.

Homemade soups, steak and kidney pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, banquet burger, Irish stew and buffalo chicken wrap and specials.

Mains $12-$21; lunch from $10. Sunday eggs Benny brunch, 10 am-3 pm, $11-$14. Separate pub: big screens, pool, darts, Buckhunter, PGA golf and 16 drafts. 11 am-2 am. 749 Railway Ave, 403-678-5168. Map 4, 20H SPICE HUT (East Indian) Canmore’s only place for authentic East Indian tikka masala, curry, korma, tandoori, biryani and vindaloo dishes. Butter chicken, lamb jalfrezi, tandoori prawns and vegetarian dishes. Spices from mild to hot. Mains $11 to $17; combos $19. Take-out/catering. Simple, elegant decor with big windows and mountain views. 1310 Bow Valley Tr, 403-609-9997. Map 4, 7H THAI IT UP (Thai and World Fusion) Cuisine from scratch by Canmore ‘Iron Chef’ Kevin Bellis. Pad Thai, beef pho, Thai curries, butter chicken, bahn mi baguette and fish tacos. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Order your dish one to five chilis.

Mains $12-$17. Voted “best take-out” and “best bang for your buck” by Rocky Mountain Outlook readers.

Comfy restaurant with local art open lunch, dinner and late night. Gourmet retail items. 731 Railway Ave, 403675-8424. Map 4, 9H WILD ORCHID BISTRO (Pan-Asian) Gluten-free menu. Sushi, tempura, Thai bouillabaisse and curry, teriyaki bison burger and wasabi steak; mains $15-$29. Self-cooked sukiyaki. Tapas ($6-$14): beef kushikatsu, duck salad rolls, seared scallops. Bistroelegant decor with antique Buddha and Rundle range views. Weekdays from 5 pm, Fri-Sun from 4 pm; currently closed Wed (call to confirm).

Silver Creek Lodge (enter through the lobby), 403-679-2029. Map 4, 5G

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RUSTICA STEAKHOUSE Vaulted timber decor with rundlestone fireplace, and golf course and Mt Lady Macdonald views. Top grade Canada Prime beef (aged 40 days) is signature rub-seasoned and grilled at 1500°F to seal flavours. Slow

Canadian & Pub Fare roasted ribs, vegetarian dishes and daily seafood special. Wine Spectator award. “Best Steak in the Bow Valley” say Rocky Mountain Outlook readers.

Private room for 12. Date Night three courses with Sommelier Select List wine bottle, $119 couple. Winter Wed-Sun 5-9 pm. 2000 Silvertip Tr, 403-678-1600. Map 4, 3K

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Continued from Entertainment, p 39 CANMORE HOTEL Bands Fri/Sat, some Thurs. Happy hour 4-8 pm, and all day Sun. 738 Main St, 403678-5181. Map 4, 20C COMMUNITEA CAFE Indie band and singer/songwriter nights. 1001 6 Ave, 403-678-6618. Map 4, 19E GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE Live music most Fri at 10 pm, and occasionally other nights. Wine, beer and share platters. 718 Main St, 403-675-1204. Map 4, 20D MURRIETA’S BAR & GRILL Upscale, leather couches, mountain views.

30 scotches, creative martinis and cocktails. Happy hr 3-6 pm Mon-Fri: $5 drinks and appies. 737 Main St, 403-609-9500. Map 4, 20C PATRINOS PUB Pool, big screens and happy hour 3-7 pm food/drink specials. Tues pool night. Wed wing night. Sun 50 cent pool. 1602 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-4060. Map 4, 6G

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Majestic Milestone The Icefields Parkway (p 101), the scenic highway from Jasper to Lake Louise, turned 75 in 2015. Called the ‘Wonder Trail’ and ‘Glacier Trail’ by early explorers, the then-unpaved route took weeks to travel by packhorse. The road was built from 1931 to 1940; it now provides easy access to Marmot Basin ski area (p 108), cross-country ski trails (p 105), and frozen Athabasca, Sunwapta and Tangle waterfalls before rising to the renowned majesty of the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier, just over an hour drive south of town.

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Explore by Snowshoe Five Jasper trails are newly designated for snowshoeing and fat tire biking. “Snowshoeing is an affordable sport that allows trail users of all abilities to connect to the park,” says Joseph Zebrowski of Parks Canada.

Find maps at the Information Centre (Map 5, 14N); rental shops and tours are listed on p 105.

Animal House The only safe way to get close to a bear in Jasper is at the Den Wildlife Museum (p 102), where 100 Canadian Rockies species reside in diorama displays. “People are amazed at the size of the moose,” says manager Vanessa Hugie. There are elk, caribou and mountain goats, too. Challenge: find the one animal that doesn’t belong!

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DOWNTOWN WALK JASPER TOWNSITE TOUR After seeing the rustic 1914 Jasper Information Centre (Map 5, 15N), cross Miette Ave to visit Den Wildlife Museum animal specimens (Whistler’s Inn’s lower level). Cross Connaught Dr to the Jasper Heritage Railway Station, a working station since 1925 and designated historic site for its arts and crafts architecture. Two Brothers totem pole and 1923 CNR steam locomotive 6015 are out front. After coffee at The Other Paw, follow Discovery Trail that circles town. Walk as much of the 8.3-km (5.1-mi) loop as you like—the trail’s three sections have signs that interpret railway history (go southwest), peaks and people (go northwest), and nature (other side of town). Back downtown, find the Old Firehall across Patricia St. North on Patricia St and left on Pyramid Lake Rd is the charming wood, red brick and stone Jasper Lutheran Church, the town’s oldest.

Continue past the Jasper Activity Centre and turn left onto Bonhomme St. Across from the Jasper Aquatic Centre is the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum with fur trade, mountaineering and park history exhibits. Return to Patricia St and Connaught Dr for downtown shopping, dining and pubs.

DRIVING TOURS ICEFIELDS PARKWAY The journey to the Columbia Icefield and Sunwapta Pass (105 km/65 mi) is one of the world’s most spectacular drives. Follow Connaught Dr west out of town across Hwy 16 (Map 5, 21J); the road becomes the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93). Watch for elk and other animals soon after leaving town. To the right are Whistlers Campground cross-country ski trails.

At Athabasca Falls (30 km/19 mi) the river is forced through a narrow canyon and over a cliff. Walk the short interpretive trail. Seven km (4.3 mi) farther south is Goat Lookout with Mt Kerkeslin view; natural salt licks attract mountain goats. Continue to Sunwapta Falls (54 km/33 mi) where a footbridge provides the best view.

Walk downstream along the canyon rim. As the highway climbs, a pullout on the right provides a view of frozen Tangle Falls (96 km/60 mi) where Tangle Creek tumbles down a limestone wall. Bighorn sheep often herd

Night Skies At Jasper’s new planetarium (p 102), interpretive shows hosted by astronomers include 360° panoramic images of local landscapes and the skies above. See stars, planets, meteors, First Nations constellations and northern lights. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers and try your hand at celestial navigation. –Afton Aikens where the road crests, while across the valley Stutfield Glacier spills over the mountain’s ridge. Next stop is the Columbia Icefield (103 km/64 mi), one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic, 215 sq km (83 sq mi) and up to 365-m (1200 ft) deep. Its meltwaters flow west to the Pacific, north to the Arctic and east to Hudson’s Bay and the Atlantic.

This hydrological apex is one of two in the world. Six major glaciers flow from the Icefield—at the Athabasca Glacier you can walk to the glacier toe. Four km (2.5 mi) south of the Icefield is Sunwapta Pass. Jasper National Park ends and Banff National Park begins; drive 122 km (76 mi) farther to Lake Louise (route description p 33).

MALIGNE LAKE ROAD Jasper to Maligne Lake (48 km/30 mi) is popular for its beauty and wildlife watching opportunities. From town, take Yellowhead Hwy 16 2 km (1.2 mi) east. Elk and bighorn sheep often graze roadside. Turn right at Maligne Rd, cross the Athabasca River and turn right on Lodge Rd toward Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Stroll the 3.4-km (2.1-mi) loop trail around Lac Beauvert, go ice skating or enjoy a drink in the lounge with sublime view.

Return to Maligne Lake Rd and turn right. At Maligne Canyon Fifth Bridge the famous ice walk begins—some

go on their own, but a guided tour is recommended. An interpretive trail parallels the canyon rim. The road then climbs to and runs alongside Medicine Lake 27 km (16.7 mi) from Jasper. Pullouts afford Maligne Range views and signs describe the drainage system that causes the lake to seasonally ‘disappear’. The road ends at mountain-ringed Maligne Lake, the largest glacier-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies and a popular destination for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

PYRAMID LAKE ROAD Turn left off Connaught Dr onto 7.5-km (4.7-mi) Pyramid Lake Rd (Map 5, 14N). Two km (1.2 mi) past Bonhomme St is Cottonwood Slough wetlands, one place of many to access trails that traverse Pyramid Bench, the forested ridge above town. At 4.8 km (3 mi) is Patricia Lake—walk or snowshoe the lakeshore part of Patricia Lake Loop and read the plaque describing an experimental iceberg aircraft landing strip built here in WWII. End of the line is Pyramid Lake, with snowshoeing terrain, cross-country ski trails and lakeside dining at The Pines. Reach tranquil Pyramid Island (Map 5, 1H) by footbridge—read the interpretive panels, enjoy the stellar views of aptly named Pyramid Mountain, and (at night) gaze up at Jasper’s Dark Sky Preserve.

TOWN TRAILS No need to walk far to explore a winter wonderland. Discovery interpretive trail circles the town, while Red Squirrel connects to Old Fort Point views (Map 5). –AA WINTER 2015/16 //

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JASPER MUSEUMS‚ ART & EVENTS that range from abstract impressionism to magic realism with a focus on wilderness landscapes. Museumquality glass, clay, stone and bronze sculptures. Inuit prints and carvings.

Guaranteed worldwide shipping. Wild & Sacred Places is their ongoing theme.

Old Lodge Rd. 780-852-5378. Map 5, 7I OUR NATIVE LAND Canadian Native and Inuit art. Moccasins, dolls, masks and totems. Carvings, jewellery and mammoth tusk fossils. Clothing, books and postcards. Shipping. 601 Patricia St. 780-852-5592. Map 5, 15N

We love the Jasper in January festival (below) because it offers something for everyone with three themed weeks of fun: Adventure (Jan. 14-17), Appetite (Jan. 21-24) and Arts (Jan. 28-31). Foodies like us enjoy the local flavours; don’t miss the chili cook-off. There are even discounted ski lift passes at Marmot Basin! Plan to attend the annual event in 2017 if you missed this year’s shindig. –A. Aikens ART & MUSEUMS DEN WILDLIFE MUSEUM Over 100 Canadian Rockies bird and animal specimens in panoramic cases that resemble natural settings. 7 am-11 pm. $3, family $6. Connaught Dr at Miette St. 780-852-3361. Map 5, 15N JAG GALLERY Jasper Artist Guild works in many styles by seasoned and emerging local artists. At this nonprofit gallery with a mandate to “promote visual arts in Jasper,” JAG artists are often on-site. In 2016 they move to their new home at Jasper’s just-built Library & Cultural Centre, 500 Robson St, 780-852-1994. Map 5, 15M JASPER PLANETARIUM Audienceparticipation experience in a 25-seat domed star theatre. Explore planets, galaxies, and a world-exclusive view of First Nations constellations above the Jasper Rockies. $29, ch $12.50, family $65. Fri/Sat/hols; check online for more days. Best Western Jasper Inn, 98 Geikie St, 780-852-4056. Map 5, 10M JASPER-YELLOWHEAD MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Jasper’s history from 10,000 years ago to 109 years as a national park. Historical Gallery: Displays on the fur trade, railway, tourism, wardens and townsite development.

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Guide Curly Phillips’ hand-built cedar canoe, beaded deerskin jacket owned

by Métis Suzette Swift, and the ‘silver’ ice axe lost during the 1925 ascent of Mt Alberta. Alcove Gallery: Changing historical exhibits of the area. To Jan 31 Edith Cavell Centennial Exhibit Story of this heroic woman (see sidebar next page) plus Ron Brown’s stunning black and white photography of the mountain that bears her name. Feb-Mid Mar John Strugnell Poetry Verses from a local writer (and Where magazine contributor). Mid Mar-Late Apr Alan Butler Dragon-themed art. Showcase Gallery: To Dec 20 Festival of Trees Creativity and holiday spirit. Jan Jason Bartziokas Portrait art. Feb Community Outreach Services Diversity Project.

Mar Jesse Dion Prehistoric-themed art.

Apr Michael Flisak Abstract art. May Lake Edith Artists’ Guild Group show.

Oct-May Thurs-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. $6, sr/stu $5, family $13, -5 free, group rates. Archives. Gift shop. 400 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3013. Map 5, 14K MOUNTAIN GALLERIES AT THE FAIRMONT—JASPER PARK LODGE Canadian fine art since 1992. Owner/ curator/artist Wendy Wacko and her passionate team of educated art professionals convey a unique perspective through the collection of paintings

FESTIVALS & EVENTS DOG DAYS OF MAY May TBD Three days of pampering for you and your four-legged companion. Guided dog hikes, doggy spa, silly pet tricks and lakeside BBQs. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I FESTIVAL OF TREES To Dec 20 Decorated trees made by local businesses and individuals support Jasper’s museum. Free. Thur-Sun 10 am-5 pm.

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum, 400 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3013. Map 5, 14K FRIENDS OF JASPER Dec 20 Christmas Bird Count (9 am). May-June Birdwatching (Sun, 8 am). May 21 Full Moon Hike (10 pm). Tickets: Friends Store, Info Centre, 500 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4767. Map 5, 14N JASPER IN JANUARY Jan 5-31 Ski lift and hotel discounts. Three themed weeks: Adventure, Appetite and Arts. Winterstruck at Pyramid Lake with dogsledding, skating, sleigh rides, bannock bake (Jan 16, 11 am-3 pm; free); Food-a-Palooza (Jan 21-24); Chili Cook-Off at Jasper Activity Ctr (Jan 21, 6 pm; $20); Wine in Winter with wine and hors d’oeuvres (Jan 22); Hopscotch & Wines Tastings and appies at Sawridge Inn (Jan 23, 6-9:30 pm; $39); Dine Around Jasper progressive dinner (Jan 24, 6 pm); Street Party with live music, food, kids’ games, ice bar (Jan 30, 6 pm; free). Schedule online and in town. 780-852-3858.

JASPER PRIDE FESTIVAL Mar 17-20 Award winning; 7th year. See the town painted rainbow, enjoy Pride-themed food and drink, winter activities and swanky parties. 780-852-5274.

MARMOT BASIN SKI AREA EVENTS Monthly: Freewheel Rail Jam. Dec 25

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Ski with Santa. Jan 16-31 Jasper in January reduced lift tickets, scavenger hunt, live music, fun races. Feb 14-16 Family Day Weekend fun and games.

Feb 27-28 Pajama Day. April TBA: Aloha Cup tropical clothes and race; Kokanee Freeride live music and party mid-mountain. Apr 30-May 1 Closing Weekend live music. More events online. 780-852-3816. Map 5, 17B SPRING RUN OFF May 8 Ten-km race. Totem Ski Shop, 408 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3078. Map 5, 14N

INTERPRETATION MARMOT MEADOWS WINTER HUB Weekend stories from Parks Canada interpreters. Campfire, hot chocolate, learn-to-cook bannock and tipi. Skating rink, cross-country ski trails, winterized cook shelter. 780-852-6176. Map 5, 9E

MOVIES CHABA THEATRE First-run movies.

Oct-May usually Fri-Sat 7 pm and 9 pm; Sun-Thurs 8 pm; kids’ matinees some Sat-Sun. $10, yth $8, sr $7, ch $5; 3D $3 extra; bargain day every Tues to late May. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings Dec 13-14. 604 Connaught Dr. 24-hour information: 780-852-4749. Map 5, 16N

NIGHTLIFE

BEST WESTERN JASPER INN Four 70” sports HDTVs and full Inn Grill menu. 98 Geikie Street, 780-8523232. Map 5, 10M C200 AT THE CRIMSON JASPER Mountainview Lounge Fireplace, sports TV, mountain view. Thurs 2-for-1 appies, $5 cocktails. 200 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3394. Map 5, 12N CHAMPS LOUNGE Craft beer, Nathan’s hot dogs, happy hour 5:308 pm, big HDs, pool table and weekly theme nights. Wed karaoke night with wing and drink specials. Thurs pool tourney. Closed Sun-Tues.

Sawridge Inn, 76 Connaught Dr, 780852-5111. Map 5, 8N DE’D DOG BAR Pint/food specials, big TVs, pool, darts. 4-7 pm happy hr; Fri to 8 pm. Often live music midweek. Astoria Hotel, 404 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4328. Map 5, 14N

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Museum Celebration of History & Art The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum exhibit dubbed Cavell Returns (to Jan. 31; p 102) commemorates the 100th anniversary of British nurse Edith Cavell’s death

by German firing squad. The woman who saved the lives of soldiers from both sides of WWI, and the Jasper mountain named in her honour are celebrated through striking black and white photography. This winter, different local artists are showcased each month at the museum; see works from acrylic to photography. –Afton Aikens EARLS Upscale lounge: view and sports HDs. Signature beer and wine; daily drink specials. 600 Patricia St, 780-852-2393. Map 5, 16M FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE The Emerald Lounge has an incredible lake and mountain view. Big fireplace and creative cuisine. 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-6052. Map 5, 7I JASPER BREWING CO Brewery onsite; tours on request. 624 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4111. Map 5, 16N JASPER PIZZA PLACE Downstairs pool tables, foosball and video games. 402 Connaught Dr, 780852-3225. Map 5, 14N LOBSTICK LODGE Skyline Lounge: mountain view, fieldstone fireplace, and big pillowed couches. Big screen sports. 3rd flr, Geikie and Juniper St, 780-852-4431. Map 5, 9M MARMOT LODGE Fireside Lounge Cabin decor, fireplace, couches, board games and big screen. 86 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4471. Map 5, 9N OLIVE BISTRO & LOUNGE Martini Mon. Wine Wed. Occasional singer/

songwriters. Pyramid Lake Rd, 780852-5222. Map 5, 14N SILVERWATER GRILL & LOUNGE Contemporary lounge. Large sports TV featuring NHL hockey. 96 Geikie St, 780-852-5644. Map 5, 10M THE ATHA-B DJ Fri-Sun, Sin Sunday industry night, 90” sport TV, daily beer specials. O'Shea's Lounge: town’s only VLTs, big fireplace and 65” to 90” sport HDTVs. All venues: happy hour 4-7 pm, 5-8 pm Fri. 510 Patricia St, 780-852-3386. Map 5, 15M THE DOWNSTREAM BAR Pool table and big screens. DJ spins 11 pm Wed. 5 pm-2 am. 620 Connaught Dr, 780-852-9449. Map 5, 16N VILLA CARUSO Comfy lounge, fireplaces, TV, views. 640 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3920. Map 5, 17M WHISTLE STOP PUB Pool (free Tues), Golden-T, Big Buck Hunter, video jukebox, six sports HDs. $6.50 cheese-burger and fries, happy hour 4:30-7 pm, pint/drink specials $4.50.

Occasional bands. Sat Acoustic Jam 3-6 pm. Whistler’s Inn, 105 Miette Ave, 780-852-3361. Map 5, 15N

GO WITH A GUIDE

Local experts provide insider insights, proper gear and safe passage during sightseeing tours and outdoor pursuits. Clients gain a greater appreciation of Jasper. –JW WINTER 2015/16 //

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Climb Frozen Falls Rockaboo Mountain Adventures’ (p 106) Maligne Canyon ice climbing tours suit all skill levels since routes range from easy to advanced. “We’ve had clients seven to 70; if you can climb a ladder you’ll be fine,” says owner/guide Max Darrah.

Transport and gear are provided. “Just bring warm clothes,” Darrah suggests.

–John Strugnell

Family Fun at Jasper Park Lodge After it snows, the golf course driving range at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge transforms into a toboggan park (p 109).

Ice more your speed? Try curling on Lac Beauvert in front of the hotel, or skating on the huge oval or hockey rinks at nearby Mildred Lake (p 106). Rent a toboggan, tube, sled, snowshoes or skates at the Golf Course Clubhouse (p 114). –Afton Aikens 104

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PHOTO: (LIT ICE) RYAN BRAY, PARKS CANADA

On evening ice walks at Maligne Canyon (p 105), ice formations glisten in the moonlight. “Guides use spotlights to illuminate frozen waterfalls up to 30 m tall. Nothing compares to turning off the headlamps at viewpoints along the trail, and taking in the stars in Jasper’s Dark Sky Preserve,” says Maligne Adventures’ Craig McCarthy. –Afton Aikens

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ACTIVITY BOOKING . . . . . . . . . . . 105 CANYON ICE WALKS . . . . . . . . . . 105 X-C SKI & SNOWSHOE . . . . . . . . 105 DOG SLED TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 FAT TIRE BIKE RENTALS . . . . . . . . 106 HELI & CAT SKIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 HORSEBACK RIDING . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ICE CLIMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ICE SKATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 PLANETARIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 SIGHTSEEING LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 SIGHTSEEING TOURS . . . . . . . . . . 107 SKIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 SLEIGH RIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 SPAS & MASSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 SWIMMING & FITNESS . . . . . . . . . 109 TOBOGGANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ZIPLINE TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

ACTIVITY BOOKING

MALIGNE ADVENTURES Reserve Maligne Canyon icewalks snowshoeing and wildlife tours. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-3370. Map 5, 16M SUNDOG TOURS / JASPER ADVENTURE CENTRE Book sightseeing, wildlife discovery and train tours, canyon ice walks, dog sledding and West Edmonton Mall day trip. Daily Banff Connector. Edmonton Connector, and Calgary and Edmonton airport transfers. 414 Connaught Dr, 1-888-786-3641. Map 5, 14N

CANYON ICE WALKS Jasper National Park’s deepest canyon is a raging torrent in summer—in winter it’s a wonderland of ice caves, frozen waterfalls, towering limestone and huge sinkholes in fantastic shades of blue and green.

The Maligne Canyon Icewalk, a thrilling guided tour of the canyon, is the highlight of many Jasper visits.

MALIGNE ADVENTURES Maligne Canyon Icewalk 3-hr interpretive tour includes guide, transport, waterproof boots, and ice-gripping ’super soles‘.

9 am, 1 pm, 6 pm (with headlamp); $65, $32.50 7-14. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-3370. Map 5, 16M SUNDOG TOURS / JASPER ADVENTURE CENTRE Three-hr ice walks at Maligne Canyon with boots, cleats, transportation and guide.

Night tour includes use of a head-

Overnight Tour Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding (p 106) offers excursions as short as an hour. But for a unique overnight experience, book the 36-km Our Little Bit of Heaven tour, suggests Cold Fire owner Amanda Sinclair. Travel by dog sled up BC’s Robson Valley to a cozy log cabin, where you can snowshoe to frozen falls, relax in the woodfuelled sauna, and enjoy good food and cheer by the fireplace. The next morning, help load the sleds and harness your team before heading out. –Afton Aikens lamp. Departs Jasper 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm; $65, $29 -12. 414 Connaught Dr. 1-877-786-3641. Map 5, 14N

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE RENTALS Edge Control, 626 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4945 Map 5, 16N; Everest Outdoor, 414 Connaught Dr, 780-852-5902 Map 5, 14N; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301 Map 5, 7I; Gravity Gear, 618 Patricia St, 780-852-3155 Map 5, 16M; Jasper Source for Sports, 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3654 Map 5, 14M; Totem Ski Shop, 408 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3078 Map 5, 14N CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Parks Canada grooms these trails for skate and classic skiers: • Icefields Parkway/Hwy 93A: South of town is Whistlers Campground (Map 5, 10E). Here an easy 5-km/ 3.1-mi loop is partially lit at night, while the new intermediate trail takes skiers into the forest.

Turn right on Hwy 93A and go past Marmot Basin Rd to uphill and unplowed 11.6-km/7-mi Cavell Rd (Map 5, 21D, opens Feb 15) that offers an exhilarating return.

Farther south, the plowed road ends

at 9- km/5.6-mi Whirlpool Trail that starts easy then turns moderate as it rolls and climbs to Moab Lake.

Sharing the same trailhead at the road, moderate 10.5-km/6.5-mi Leach Lake Trail rewards with Mt Hardisty and Kerkeslin views as it approaches Athabasca Falls; connect to challenging and occasionally track-set 6-km/3.7-mi Geraldine Rd, that rises to Geraldine Lakes.

• Pyramid Bench: The plateau north of town has trails near Patricia and Pyramid Lakes plus groomed Pyramid Fire Rd (Map 5, 1P), a challenging 15-km/9.3-mi trail with views from the shoulder of Pyramid Mountain.

• Maligne Lake Rd From Hwy 16 (Map 5, 4J) go south 29 km/18 mi to track-set Summit Lakes, an easy 10-km/6-mi round trip between the Colin and Queen Elizabeth ranges to Beaver and the two Summit Lakes.

Farther up the road 48 km/30 mi from town is Maligne Lake (Map 1, 4M) with good snow, ski touring and telemarking at Bald Hills.

• Decogine Winter Use Area 22 km/ 13 mi west of town via Hwy 16 are 15 km/9.3 mi of pipeline right-ofway trails with a warming hut and fire pit. Visit Jasper Information Centre (500 Connaught Dr, 780-

STEP BACK IN TIME If illicit liquor, pool halls and $1.50 hotel rooms intrigue you, pick up A Walk in the Past brochure from the Friends store (p 107) and go on a self-guided town stroll. –KV WINTER 2015/16 //

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MALIGNE ADVENTURES Guided half-day snowshoeing treks usually to Medicine Lake in the Maligne Valley with instructor, gear (snowshoes, boots and poles) and transport ($79, 7-14 $49) for groups of 4+. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-3370. Map 5, 16M SNOWSHOE TRAILS We suggest: • Pyramid Overlook Loop (5 km): From the top of Pyramid Lake Rd (Map 5, 1H) travel through a forest with views of Pyramid and Patricia lakes. At the top is a stunning vista of lakes Edith, Annette and Beauvert.

• Little Moose Lake Loop (2.6 km): From Maligne Lake (Map 5, 7P), this easy forest trail goes to Moose Lake; return along the Maligne Lake shore.

• Mary Schaffer Loop (3.2 km): Start at Maligne Lake (Map 5, 7P), travel past Curly Phillips’ historic boathouse to a scenic lake viewpoint; return through stands of pine, spruce and fir.

• Medicine Lakeshore (3 km return, Map 5, 7P): See 2015 wildfire effects and peek into Watchtower Canyon.

• Upper Athabasca River (5 km return): From Athabasca Falls (Hwy 93; Map 1, M3) follow the river upstream past great views of Mount Kerkeslin.

Visit Jasper Information Centre, (500 Connaught Dr, 780-852-6176, Map 5, 15N) for more trail suggestions, maps and snow reports.

WALKS & TALKS JASPER Guide and lifetime local Paula Beauchamp conducts 4-5 hour tours.

Snowshoe Adventure ($90): short walk at Maligne Canyon then snowshoe at “disappearing” Medicine Lake. Columbia Icefield Tour ($95): visit Athabasca, Sunwapta and Tangle icefalls, and the Columbia Icefield for snowshoeing (weather permitting).

Snowshoes provided. 626 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4994. Map 5, 16N

1.5, 3 & 4.5 hour & moonlight trips Campfire lunch Jasper shuttle Drive your own team Great fun for all ages

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YELLOWHEAD HELICOPTERS Helicopter past Emperor Falls to scenic Berg Lake by impressive Mt Robson.

Guided snowshoe and picnic in a rustic wood heated chalet. Hwy 5N, Valemount, 1-877-454-4700. Map 1, 2N

DOG SLED TOURS COLD FIRE CREEK DOGSLEDDING Ride century old trap line trails aboard a two-person (plus child) sled pulled by six to eight Alaskan huskies (some retired racers). Drive-yourown-team or relax-as-a-passenger

guided tours: 60 Minute Musher ($135, 6-12 $80, -6 $37.50). Moonshiners of Whiskey Creek (3 hrs; $279, 6-12 $199, -6 $119) and Ghost of Cold Fire Creek to a backcountry cabin (4.5 hrs; $455, -13 $325); both include bonfire and fire-roasted sausage lunch. Drive past Mt Robson (highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) en route to the trailhead. Off Hwy 16, 120 km west of town (shuttle available). 1-877-295-8505. Map 1, 2N

FAT TIRE BIKE RENTALS Ride a bike atop packed snow trails.

• Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge: 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I • Freewheel Cycle: 618 Patricia St, 780-852-3898. Map 5, 16M • Jasper Source for Sports: 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3898. Map 5, 14M

HELI & CAT SKIING

CARIBOO SNOWCAT SKIING Bowl and glade runs to 900 m/3,000 ft vertical for intermediate and advanced skiers ($485)—lunch, guide, avalanche gear. Powder ski/board rental $25. 101 km/63 mi west of Jasper, 1-866-766-9228. Map 1, 1N MIKE WIEGELE HELISKI Multi-day packages and daily heli-skiing as space allows; 2 hrs west of Jasper, Blue River. 250-673-8381. Map 1, 2L

HORSEBACK RIDING Forest, river and lakeside trails reopen in April (confirm). Local outfitters: • Jasper Park Stables: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-883-0506. Map 5, 7I • Jasper Riding Stables: Pyramid Lake Rd, 4 km (2.5 mi) from town, 780-852-7433. Map 5, 4G

ICE CLIMBING

ROCKABOO MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Experience Ice Climbing daily excursions (10 am-4 pm) to Maligne Canyon or Tangle Falls with certified ACMG guide. Transport, technical gear and instruction provided. $225/ person (min 2); discounts for groups 4+. Meet at Gravity Gear, 618 Patricia St, Map 5, 16M. 780-820-0092

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FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE Zamboni groomed outdoor rinks on Lac Beauvert and Lake Mildred (hockey rink, curling area and skating oval).

Weekend bonfires and hot chocolate.

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JASPER ACTIVITY CENTRE Indoor rink for public skating (call for times; $3.64, $1.82 yth/sr) and drop-in hockey (Mon-Thurs noon-1:15 pm; $8.40, yth $6.24). Rent skates at Jasper Source for Sports or Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. 303 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3381. Map 5, 14L JASPER SOURCE FOR SPORTS Skate rentals for adults and kids $10 day. Hockey sticks sold. 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3654. Map 5, 14M

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GYPSY GUIDE SELF DRIVE TOURS Entertaining and informative app tours include the Icefields Parkway: sights, attractions, history, photo stops and wildlife. Automatically plays at 1000s of GPS activation points. Download the iPhone or Android app; search “GyPSy Guide Banff” in the App Store or Google Play Store. Rockies tours $3-$5. No roaming or data fees apply; works without network service.

MALIGNE ADVENTURES Excursions with interpretive guides, van transportation and hotel pick-up explore Jasper’s natural beauty. Wildlife Tour usually to the Maligne Valley subalpine where elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes and occasional wolves are active in winter (3 hrs; 9 am; $65, age -15 $40; -5 free). Icewalk and snowshoe tours. Maligne Lake Downtown Ticket Office, 616 Patricia St, 780-852-3370. Map 5, 16M

MARMOT MEADOWS WINTER HUB Man-made skating rink. Weekend storytelling, campfire, hot chocolate, bannock making. Whistler’s Campground, 780-852-6176. Map 5, 10E

MALIGNE CANYON ICEWALK Daily: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm

PLANETARIUM

Wildlife Discovery Half Day Train Tours Sightseeing Tours Dogsledding Stargazing Programs Jasper Connector

JASPER PLANETARIUM Live interactive experience inside a 25-seat domed theatre ($29, ch $12.50, family $65)—explore Jasper landscapes and the Dark Sky Preserve above.

After: outside stargazing through the largest telescope in the Rockies (1-2 hrs, $20, ch $10, family $45).

Fri/Sat/hols; additional days noted online. Best Western Jasper Inn, 98 Geikie St, 780-852-4056. Map 5, 10M

Shuttles to / from: Lake Louise / Banff Calgary / Hinton Edson / Edmonton

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JASPER SKYTRAM Opens for the season late March. Canada’s longest and highest guided aerial tramway tour goes to 2300 m (7500 ft) on Whistlers Mtn. See six mountain ranges, rivers and Jasper townsite.

Boardwalk, stores and casual dining at the top in Treeline Restaurant. 10 min south of Jasper, via the Icefields Pkwy, 780-852-3093. Map 5, 9C

SIGHTSEEING TOURS CAR RENTALS In Jasper Heritage Train & Bus Station, Map 5, 15N, National/Alamo is open year ’round, 780-852-1117; Hertz re-opens in Mar, 780-852-3888. Avis/Budget, SunDog Tours, 414 Connaught Dr, 780-8523970/3222 Map 5, 14N.

FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK Walk in the Past free brochure for a self-guided walk to 15 historic buildings. Friends Store, Jasper Information Centre, 500 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4767. Map 5, 15N GRAVITY GEAR Referrals for climbing and mountaineering guides. Rents backcountry skis and gear for ice climbing and mountaineering. 618 Patricia St, 780-852-3155. Map 5, 16M

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SCENIC DRIVES RMV Publications’ Jasper Map (free; widely available) shows routes and attractions. Jasper Park “points of interest” map is free at the Jasper Info Centre. 500 Connaught Dr, 780-852-6177. Map 5, 15N SUNDOG TOURS / JASPER ADVENTURE CENTRE Sightseeing with guide and transport. Wildlife Discovery seeks out and interprets animals (9 am; 3 hrs; $65, -12 $35). Half Day Train Tour returns by road with stops

at Mt Robson (noon Sun/Wed/ Fri; 5-6 hrs; $99, -12 $55). A 7-hr train tour goes Sat (11 am; $119; -12 $75). West Edmonton Mall Day-Trip to the world’s biggest shopping/ entertainment complex (13-14 hrs return, $99, -12 $59). Maligne Canyon Icewalk. Banff-Jasper daily connector.

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MARMOT BASIN Skiing/boarding on uncrowded slopes with spectacular scenery. 1675 acres: bowls, glades and groomed runs. Terrain and mini terrain parks. Four quads (three express), one triple and one double chairs, magic carpet. Base and midmountain day lodges with decks for food and drinks. Gear rentals, snow school, tours and nursery. Town shuttle $7 each way. Lifts $89; $71 13-17/stu/65+; $32.25 6-12, 80+/-6 free. Discounts Jan 16-31. 15 min south of town via the Icefields Pkwy, 780-852-3816. Map 5, 17B See the Ski Section p 18 for more information.

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ducts 4-5 hour tours with scenic views, wildlife watching and interpretation in her Honda van. Mysterious Maligne Canyon Adventure ($80): walk the canyon rim and five bridges over the gorge. Columbia Icefield Tour ($95): visit Athabasca, Sunwapta and Tangle icefalls, and the Columbia Icefield for snowshoeing, weather permitting.

Snowshoe Adventure. Ice cleats/snowshoes provided. 626 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4994. Map 5, 16N

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Whistlers Inn, Downtown Across from the Train Station 780.852.3361

SKI WITH GEORGE Personalized tours of Marmot Basin for strong intermediates/experts with Astoria Hotel owner, ski instructor and former Alberta Ski Team member George Andrew. Half Day (3 hrs; 9 am or 1 pm; $105); Full Day (7 hrs; 9 am; $203 with lunch); includes ski area transport. 404 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3351. Map 5, 14N

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JASPER RIDING STABLES Horsedrawn sleigh rides on Pyramid Lake’s sunny shore; daily Dec 19-Jan 3 and Sat/Sun Jan 9-Mar 28 ($25, -5 free).

Pyramid Lake Rd, 4 km/2.5 mi from town, 780-883-0506. Map 5, 3G

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FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT BITE Visit our Tax Free Gift Shop

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REFLECTIONS SPA AT THE FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE Architecture reflects the surroundings of Jasper National Park. Ten treatment rooms, two couples’ rooms, rain showers, hydrotherapy baths, steam rooms, saunas and fireside lounge. Luxury massage options (stress relief, pregnancy and mountain stone massage), body experiences (including sweet maple body treat), facials, treatments for men, nail services and makeup applications (15-90 min). Couples’ services. 780-852-6014. Map 5, 7I

WILD ORCHID SALON & SPA Therapeutic and relaxation massage.

Body treatments: exfoliation, wraps, hot stone, aromatherapy, reiki and craniosacral therapy. Aesthetics: nail care, facials, lash extensions hair removal and make up. Hair cuts, colours and perms. Bridal party styling.

Shop with Alterna hair care. Packages. Winter Tues-Sun. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-2111. Map 5, 16N

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JASPER FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTRE Indoor 25-m (82-ft) pool, 56-m (185-ft) waterslide, ‘skywalker’, monkey bars, warm wading pool, hot tub and steam room. Private family change rooms. Towel, suit, lifejacket and goggle rentals. Fitness centre and indoor climbing wall. Mon/ Wed/Fri 6:45 am-10 pm; Tues/ Thurs from 6:30 am; Sat/Sun from 9 am. Call for pool hours. Drop-in and family rates. 305 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3663. Map 5, 14L

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JASPER ACTIVITY CENTRE Squash/racquetball. Public skating, hockey and curling. Showers, youth group lodging, banquet hall, catering, meeting room rentals. 10 am-10 pm; Sat-Sun from 9 am. 303 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3381. Map 5, 14L

9 AM · 1 PM · 6 PM ‘Headlamp Tour’ $ 65 Adult · $32.50 Youth

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FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE Hills on the golf course driving range are great for families. Toboggan, sled, crazy carpet and tube rentals at the golf course clubhouse. 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I

ZIPLINE TOUR

ZIPLINE ADVENTURE Fly like a super hero. Engineered zipline run by a certified hang glider.

366-m/1200-ft cables adjust for mellow to extreme adventures.

Intro flight ($75, -15 $55). Second flight simulates base jumping and hang gliding (two flight pkg $125).

Tandem flight $125. Wild flight for experienced flyers $95. Rappelling.

Winter by reservation. 40 min east of town, north side of Hwy 16, 780-817-9696. Map 1, 4O

The 2011 Two Brothers totem by the train station replaced the original 94-year-old pole.

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Jasper’s Heritage Boutique Hotel On-site: Cars, Vans, 4x4s Winter Tires Available Open Daily Free Hotel Pick-up

780.852.1117 1-877-542-8422 AthabascaHotel.com

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Ultra Warm Clothing • Totem Ski Shop (p 115): Comfortable Merino wool base layers by Ibex “smell fresh after an active day,” says store manager Victor Vassalo.

• Wild Mountain (p 113): The North Face TKA 100 Glacier 1/4 Zip fleece mid-layer with a soft, relaxed fit “is great for mountain activities or a day in town,” says Catherine Auclair of the store.

• Mountain Air (p 113): Canada Goose down jackets come in many lengths. Store owner Karen Jacobs says, “even parkas built for -25°C aren’t bulky.”

• Gravity Gear (p 114): Icebreaker Merino wool toques’ thin fibres are warm and don’t itch. Gravity Gear owner Dale Diduck is “all about wool hats.”

• Edge Control (p 114): Seirus gloves and mitts have back-side Neofleece and reflective layers, and soft, wicking palm-side insulation. They’re “extremely warm,” says store owner Blair Timmins.

• On-Line Sport (p 114): Many cozy Sorel boots are “also waterproof,” says On-Line Sport’s Mike Merilovich. –AA

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Treat to Go The Health Bar from Bear’s Paw Bakery (p 113) is packed with high-energy ingredients that taste great—oatmeal, Rice Krispies, almonds, coconut, sesame and sunflower seeds, bran, chocolate and marshmallows. “It travels well, is soft and chewy, and keeps you going while you’re out enjoying Jasper,” says bakery owner Kimberley Stark. –Afton Aikens

Canadian Designs Born in Montreal in 2002, the Lolë brand of women’s activewear now has an impeccably merchandised store in Jasper (p 113). Yoga, outdoor sport and casual styles are offered in wide price ranges; $100 buys a water repellent, down filled, highly packable Emeline jacket with hood (and pony tail opening). Free meet-up activities are source of pride for the athletic owner Dave Macdowell. Ambassadors conduct weekly sessions including yoga, Pilates, x-c skiing and snowshoeing; call the store or check Facebook for schedules. –Jack Wennot 112

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THE NICHE CLOTHING AND TRADING CO Eclectic mix of home decor and women’s casual and dress apparel. Furnishings, garden lamps, bedding and picture frames.

Canadian jewellery. 400 Connaught Dr, 780-852-7234. Map 5, 14N

TEKARRA COLOR Canon, Nikon, GoPro. Batteries and accessories. Lab for quality prints in minutes from digital cards. Digital workstations: zoom, colour adjust and print photos. Custom crop, enlarge to poster size, print on canvas. Local landscape art and photo prints. Colour photocopies. Frames, cards, souvenir books. 600 Patricia St, 780-852-5525. Map 5, 16M

WILD MOUNTAIN Premium mountain brands for passionate outdoor people. Huge selection of The North Face including technical outerwear, base layers, ski suits, running wear, casual clothing, footwear, tents, backpacks and sleeping bags. Smartwool, Merrell, Rab and Fjällräven active apparel. Also in Calgary and Kelowna. 610 Patricia St, 780-8525304. Map 5, 16M

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EVERYTHING BUT Ladies’ and kids’ clothing. Handmade sweaters, dresses, tees, souvenir mugs and figurines. 402 Patrica St, 780-8523823. Map 5, 14M JASPER MOTORCYCLE TOURS OUTLET STORE Motorcycle apparel including leathers, helmets and other protective gear, and gifts. Open Sat, Dec 5-Apr 1; longer hrs after. 610 Patricia St, 780-931-6100. Map 5, 16M LOLË “Inspired by well-being.”

Lifestyle apparel for women and community programs like fitness and wellness meetups (schedule on Facebook). Active and yoga wear: tops, stretch pants, dresses and leggings.

Outerwear and skiwear. Accessories: bags and jewellery. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-0403. Map 5, 16N MOUNTAIN AIR CLOTHING CO For 30+ years, a favourite boutique for women and men. Denim, outerwear, sweaters, swimwear, basics and accessories. Canadian brands Mackage, Lisette, Parkhurst and Canada Goose, plus MJUS, Guess, Mavi Gold, Tommy Bahama and Clarks. 622 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3760. Map 5, 16N TEA LEAF BOUTIQUE Women’s dress and casual and apparel, and

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BOMBSHELL Women’s fashion.

Hoodies, shirts, shorts, dresses and bags. Canadian brands Gentle Fawn and Dex. Local jewellery. 611 Patricia St, 780-852-9696. Map 5, 16N

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BEAR’S PAW BAKERY Europeanstyle shop and café. Country breads, croissants, pastries, cinnamon buns and muffins from natural ingredients.

Ham and cheese loaf, breakfast sandwiches. Gluten-aware items. Special occasion cakes. Locally roasted coffee. 6 am-6 pm. 4 Pyramid Lake Rd, 780-852-3233. Map 5, 14N ROBINSON’S GOOD FOOD NATURALLY Family-owned supermarket, est. 1923. In-store bakery, produce, meat, seafood, organic foods, deli with prepared foods to go and snacks. 218 Connaught Dr, 780-8523195. Map 5, 13N THE OTHER PAW BAKERY Croissants, pastries, cinnamon buns and muffins from quality natural ingredients. Wedding cakes. Custom sandwiches and breakfast wraps.

Gluten-aware items. Café seating.

7 am-6 pm. 610 Connaught Dr, 780852-2253. Map 5, 16N

GALLERIES See Museums & Art section p 102.

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

3 SHEETS JASPER Books, stationery and art supplies. Greeting cards and travel books. Internet, fax, copy, printing, ship and bag storage. Coin laundry and wash and fold. 504 Patricia St, 780-852-3151. Map 5, 14N

Jasper Jewellery Since Jasper is also the name of an opaque quartz gemstone, it’s fitting that you can find interesting jewellery here. Jasper Rock & Jade (p 114) displays colourful ammolite from Korite International, the world’s biggest producer of this found-only-in-Alberta gemstone. Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont (p 102) features three Canadian jewellers, including Dorothée Rosen. Gallery associate Sarah Budd says Rosen’s rings (shown) are “graceful and comfortable to wear.” –Ashley Materi ELYSION FLORALS & GIFTS Flowers, creative arrangements and wedding services; Jasper delivery.

Jewellery, skin care, home decor and potted plants. 614C Connaught Dr, 780-852-3230. Map 5, 16N EXPERIENCE GOURMET LIVING Canadian specialty foods: sea salts, homemade jam, preserves, sauces, salad dressing and Canadian pressed olive oil. Hand carved wooden bowls. Mountain rustic Christmas ornaments, and eclectic gift baskets for all budgets. 606 Patricia St, 780852-2344. Map 5, 15N FRIENDS OF JASPER Proceeds support park programs. Books: trail and nature guides, history, and kids’. Park souvenirs, nature gifts and jewellery.

Maps, CDs and DVDs. Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. 500 Connaught Dr, 780852-4767. Map 5, 15N

FAT TIRE BIKING Get riding technique tips and trail suggestions when you rent at Jasper shops (p 106). –AA WINTER 2015/16 //

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Ski Rentals New fleet every year

Why drive a VW when you can get a Porsche?

Redesigned 2016 Völkl RTM 84 is the top ranked all-mountain ski with 3D Ridge construction, XTD Tip & Tail Rocker and UVO. It grips hardpack at high speed and performs well in powder.

SKI SALES & RENTALS: High performance alpine, x-c, telemark SNOWBOARD RENTALS EXPERT OVERNIGHT SERVICE: High-end Wintersteiger tuner SKI & OUTDOOR CLOTHING TOUR BOOKINGS: xc skiing, snowshoeing & sightseeing edgecontrol.ca

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GIFT SHOP AT JASPER-YELLOWHEAD MUSEUM Wildlife, history and guide books. Handcrafts, jewellery and toys. Unique souvenirs and gifts. Tax-free. 400 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3013. Map 5, 14K JASPER GENERAL STORE Value priced gifts and souvenirs. Apparel, toys, games, guitars, drums. House and kitchen gadgets. Scrapbook, craft and party supplies. 625 Patricia St, 780-852-3443. Map 5, 16N JASPER ROCK & JADE Jewellery including Ammolite by Korite. Fossils, minerals, kitchen gadgets and pottery. Homemade gourmet fudge; free samples. 620A Connaught Dr, 780-852-3631. Map 5, 16N LUCIA’S GEMS & GIFTS Christmas decor: Dickens Village, Disney, Snow Babies, Snowpinions. Exclusive to Jasper: often humourous The Little Blue House by Hatley shirts, nightwear, boxers. Jewellery. 612 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3980. Map 5, 16N PARKWAY GIFTS Logo shirts, jackets, swim suits, vests, figurines, hats, jewellery and toys. 606 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3133. Map 5, 16N TANGLE CREEK GIFTS Toys: Lego, Melissa & Doug and Thomas & Friends. Board games and puzzles.

Robeez mini shoes and slippers. Souvenir shirts, caps, mugs, figurines and kitchen items. Home accents, bath items and jewellery. 640 Connaught Dr, 780-852-5355. Map 5, 17M THE FAIRMONT STORE Collection of signature apparel, books and exclusive collectibles. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I

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JASPER PARK REXALL Prescription, and over-the-counter remedies. Cosmetics, bath products, sunglasses, magazines, newspapers, stationery, gift wrap, cards and gifts. Vaccinations. Air Miles. 602 Patricia St, 780-852-4441. Map 5, 16M Fantasy Jacket.

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WILD ORCHID SALON & SPA Alterna and Moroccan Oil haircare.

Prevonia face and body care. Jewellery, scarves, hair accessories. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-2111. Map 5, 16N

SPORTS OUTFITTERS

EDGE CONTROL SKI SHOP Völkl

Playing cards adorned with Canadian Rockies photographs are sold at Tekarra Color (p 113). They’re a nifty $7 souvenir. -JW ski rental pkgs $35-$45, ch $8-$20; also Dynastar, Head and Blizzard; all rocker models. Snowboard $35, ch $25; x-c skis $12; snowshoes $12; snowblades and helmets; reservations welcome. Backcountry gear.

Bootfitting and custom Superfeet footbeds. Great tunes and repairs since 1978; Wintersteiger 10 steps to factory specs. Outdoor and ski clothing by Völkl, Helly Hansen, Mountain Hardwear and Eider. 8 am-6 pm, Fri/ Sat to 8 pm. 626 Connaught Dr, 780852-4945. Map 5, 16N EVEREST OUTDOOR STORE Outerwear, travel clothing, footwear, eyewear and backpacking gear by Keen, Marmot, Chlorophyll, Deuter and Oboz. Dog Ruffwear. Rentals: snowshoes $10 and ice walking soles $8. 414 Connaught Dr, 780-8525902. Map 5, 14N FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE GOLF SHOP Rentals: x-c skis $20, snowshoes $15, skates $10 and fat tire bikes $30/hr or $50/day. Adults’ and children’s gear. Winter 10 am-6 pm Fri-Sun. Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I FREEWHEEL Exclusively twin tip skis: Line and Lib Tech. Snowboards: Burton, Gnu, Lib Tech and Rome.

Rental packages: boards $30, skis $24, demos $35, splitboards and fat skis. Fat bike rentals. Fresh outerwear: Burton, Hippy Tree, INI Cooperative and Vans. Only shop of its kind in Jasper. 618 Patricia St, 780-852-3898. Map 5, 16M GRAVITY GEAR Backcountry specialist. Climbing and ski touring gear, clothing, footwear and accessories.

Arc’teryx, Icebreaker, Black Diamond.

Rent snowshoes, alpine touring skis, beacons, shovels and ice climbing gear. Guide referrals. 618 Patricia St, 780-852-3155. Map 5, 16M JASPER SOURCE FOR SPORTS Ski and board apparel: Scott, Powder Room, Ripzone, Orage. Gear: Atomic, Nordica, Fischer, 4Frnt. Sportswear and footwear: Globe, Adidas,

Salomon, Merrell, Lolë. Rentals: fat bikes $15/hr-$40/day; ski and board pkgs $25-$35, kids $13-$20; x-c skis, snowshoes, skates, jackets, snow pants. Hockey outfitters. NHL and Team Canada jerseys. 8 am-6 pm; to 9 pm Fri/Sat/hol. 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3654. Map 5, 14M ON-LINE SPORT Sportswear, skiwear and outerwear. Largest selection of Columbia sportswear in the Canadian Rockies including high tech styles for comfort and warmth outdoors. Sorel boots. 600 Patricia St, 780-852-3630. Map 5, 16M OUTER LIMITS Ski and board clothing, accessories and souvenirs.

Rentals and repairs at an adjacent shop. Marmot Basin Ski Area, 780852-3816. Map 5, 17B MARMOT BASIN SALES CENTRE In-town shop for advance sales of ski lift passes and lessons. Rental reservations, pick-up (and store) gear at the hill. Ski accessories. 611 Patricia St, 80-852-3816. Map 5, 16N

LOLË JASPER • 616 PATRICIA ST, JASPER, AB • 780 852 0403

TOTEM SKI SHOP Skis, boots and boards by Salomon, Rossignol, Elan, Armada, Drake and Arbor. Outdoor clothing by The North Face, Patagonia, Descente, Armada, Halti, and Salomon. Bootfitting, footbeds and repair shop. Rentals: Rossignol skis/boards $25-$45, kids $13-$25; x-c skis $15; snowshoes $10; ski pants $15; jackets $15. Multi-day rates. 408 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3078. Map 5, 14N

WINE & SPIRITS

AVALANCHE SPIRITS Cold beer, wine and liquor at good prices. On Jasper’s main street at the traffic lights; plenty of parking. Beside Avalanche Esso, 702 Connaught Dr, 780-852-7000. Map 5, 17M JASPER LIQUOR STORE & WINE CELLAR A world of tastes, family owned since 1946. 1800 wine labels, 700 beers and 150 single malts.

From Canada: Niagara and Okanagan wine, ice wine and whiskey. 606 Patricia St, 780-852-5682. Map 5, 16M JASPER PARK LIQUOR & BEVERAGE CO Canadian wine specialists in a heritage building. Cold beer, spirits and unique liqueurs. Case discounts. Ice and mix. Wine accessories. Parking across the street.

Tastings. 630 Connaught Dr, 780852-5511. Map 5, 17N

PREMIUM MOUNTAIN BRANDS. PASSIONATE OUTDOOR PEOPLE.

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Tandoor Warmth Jasper Curry House (p 120) is the first in town to offer authentic Indian cuisine. Chef/ owner Gopala Shelke’s menu includes specialties from a tandoor oven. The cylindrical clay oven concentrates heat from fiery coals so foods infuse with rich flavours and cook at a consistent temperature. Try the Murg Malai Tikka (chicken with yogurt, crushed cashews and cheese) for a delicious treat.

–Afton Aikens

Coffee with Kick There are 12 types of alcohol in Miss Italia’s (p 120) namesake coffee. This 50-year-old family recipe is a blend of spirits, liqueurs and your choice of coffee or espresso. At Olive Bistro (p 118), Canadian Maple Butter Coffee with Sortilège (Canadian whisky and maple syrup blend) and Butter Ripple Schnapps is topped with whipped cream. –J. Strugnell 116

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Get jazzed for deals: • The Inn Grill (p 118): Where else is a breakfast buffet just $10? Daily specials include Sunday spaghetti $11, Monday and Tuesday two-for-one appies, Wednesday three courses $32 and Thursday 20% off pizzas. Saturday prime rib and Yorkshire is $26.

• Papa George’s (p 118): Their daily three-course menu for $30 and Friday $28 prime rib dinner are Jasper dining staples.

• C200 at The Crimson (p 117): Get two-for-one appies like tuna tataki and mussels on Thursdays.

• Café Mondo (616 Patricia St): Fiesta! Taco and drink deals are Sundays, 5 to 9 pm.

• Champs Sports Lounge at the Sawridge Inn (p 103): On Karaoke Wednesdays, chow down on 35¢ wings in four different flavours, with drink specials after 6 pm.

• Fiddle River (p 117): For $35, get three courses—soup or salad, entrées like elk stroganoff or butter chicken, and chocolate truffle bar or liquor-laced coffee. –A. Materi

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Where to Get Your Prime Rib Fix

For dining details, blogs and specials scan or visit JasperDining.com

BAKERY CAFES

BEAR’S PAW BAKERY Made-onsite treats. Soups, sandwiches on homemade bread, sausage rolls, vegetarian pockets, and ham and cheese loaves. Croissants, pastries, cinnamon buns, muffins, cookies and special occasion cakes. Full espresso bar. Gluten-free items. 4 Pyramid Lake Rd, 780-852-3233. Map 5, 14N THE OTHER PAW BAKERY CAFE Quiches, wraps, salads and sandwiches on homemade bread.

Breakfast wraps. Gluten-free items including brownies and salads.

Made-on-site treats include low fat scones, muffins, pastries and special occasion cakes. Specialty coffee. Full espresso bar. 610 Connaught Dr, 780-852-2253. Map 5, 16N

CANADIAN: IN TOWN

C200 AT THE CRIMSON JASPER Modern room with natural world elements. International twists on classics (mains $17-$38): stuffed Yorkies, pad Thai and Crimson meatloaf.

Lounge ($5 specials Thurs nights).

Private room. 7-11 am and 5-9 pm (to 10 pm Fri-Sat). The 200 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3394. Map 5, 12N DE’D DOG BAR & GRILL Jasper’s ‘living room’; tourists rub shoulders with locals. Steaks, game burger and value priced cheeseburger with fries.

Layered-with-toppings nachos, Tuna Kahuna and Root Romp salads, All Canadian burger and turkey club.

Daily pint and food specials. Happy hr 5-7 pm; Fri to 8 pm. Big screen sports; pool table. Heritage/outdoor activities

• Prime Rib City (p 120): Slow cooked at a low temperature, AAA prime rib is roasted with French mirepoix (diced vegetables) and seasoned at specific times during the cooking process for peak flavour.

• O’Shea’s (p 118): The Weekender Special is spiced with a grainy mustard rub and roasted all day. Certified Angus Beef prime rib is served au jus.

• Villa Caruso (p 121): Preparing their AAA prime rib takes four-steps: marinating, oven roasting, steaming to a precise temperature and ‘finish’ roasting. Tender cuts are chef’s spice crusted, and served au jus. –J. Strugnell decor. Astoria Hotel, 404 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4328. Map 5, 14N EARLS Canadian and international favourites. Open-to-view kitchen.

Pizza, ribs and fresh salmon from a wood-burning oven. Certified Angus steaks, Jeera chicken curry, Korean bibimbap. Signature beers and wines.

Tour groups welcome. Bar with NFL and NHL Centre Ice. Mains $13-$35.

Daily brunch $12-$16. 10:30 am-mid.

Upstairs, 600 Patricia St (at Miette Ave), 780-852-2393. Map 5, 16M EVIL DAVE’S GRILL Informal, upbeat spot with fireplace. Creative twists on comfort food by Red Seal chefs. Asian-inspired starters: lollipop shrimp, cowboy sushi and lettuce wraps. Evil entrées: Diabolical tenderloin, Malicious salmon and Hell’s chicken. Gluten-free dishes.

Wicked wines, Magic elixir cocktails and Deadly desserts. Corkage $15.

Mains $21-$35. Kids’ items. From 5 pm, 4 pm wknds. 622 Patricia St, 780-852-3323. Map 5, 17M FIDDLE RIVER Known for homemade preparations of fish and wild game from fresh ingredients. Basilpesto halibut, broiled shrimp and lobster, Cognac elk stroganoff, and

AAA Alberta beef steaks. Daily fresh chalkboard specials. Newfie cod cake starter and Greedy O’Grady ice cream pie. Pine decor with great mountain and historic train station view. Mains $23-$42. Winter special: 3 courses $35. 5-9 pm. 2nd floor, 620 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3032. Map 5, 16N JASPER BREWING CO Beer made on-site: IPA, ale and stout. Comfy dining room and fireplace lounge. Pub fare: salads, sandwiches, burgers and grilled meats. Kids’ menu to 10 pm.

11 am-2 am. Off sales. 624 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4111. Map 5, 16N L&W RESTAURANT Pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken, ribs, Greek dishes and pizza. Atrium dining room. Kids’ menu. Mains $15-$34; $11-$26 at lunch. 11 am-10 pm. Hazel Ave at Patricia St, 780-852-4114. Map 5, 17M LOU LOU’S PIZZERIA Pizza, whole or by the slice. Salads, pasta, donair, poutine, Asian food, burgers and sandwiches. Breakfast skillets, eggs Benedict and egg sandwiches to 2 pm. Contemporary decor. Mains $5-$20. Espresso, beer and wine.

Free WiFi. Winter from 9 am. Free delivery 4 pm-mid. 407 Patricia St, 780-852-3373. Map 5, 14N WINTER 2015/16 //

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Restaurant in Jasper - Trip Advisor 602 Connaught Dr, across from the Rail Station 780-852-4070 • cassios.ca

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KOREAN RESTAURANT

AUTHENTIC KOREAN CUISINE

407 Patricia St, 780-852-5022

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O’SHEA’S RESTAURANT & CAPPUCCINO BAR Home-style cooking, and heritage decor with archival photos, curios and south-facing windows. Flame-broiled Certified Angus steaks. Prime rib Fri/Sat. Daily specials; burgers; homemade pasta; salmon in white wine, lemon and dill sauce; chicken, prawn and veggie stirfries; ribs with housemade BBQ sauce. Skillet breakfasts, plus eggs Benedict, Phoenix, Jasper and Athabasca. Breakfast $7-$16; lunch $10-$22; dinner $12-$34. Kids’ menu. Athabasca Hotel, 510 Patricia St, 780-852-3386. Map 5, 15M OLIVE BISTRO & LOUNGE Colin Range views through atrium windows.

European influenced fare from Canadian ingredients. Certified Angus beef, braised lamb shank, roasted red pepper and portabella strudel, bison burger with applewood smoked cheddar and bacon, and grilled honey harissa chicken. Martini Mon, Wine Wed specials. Occasional live music. 4 pmmid. Pyramid Lake Rd off Connaught Dr, 780-852-5222. Map 5, 14N PAPA GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Since 1925, this casual restaurant with fireplace has focused on Canadian cuisine. Alberta beef and game (prime rib Fri), Arctic char, wild boar chops with roasted apple jus, elk stroganoff, seafood pad thai, Brome Lake duck. Mains $21-$28; shared plates $10-$15; 3-course winter special $30. Lunch $10-$16: known for daily specials and sandwiches on homemade bread. Breakfast $7-$17.

Extensive wine list. Espresso bar and take-out. Breakfast 7-11:30 am, lunch 11:30 am-2 pm, dinner 5 pm-late.

Astoria Hotel, 404 Connaught Dr, 780-852-2260. Map 5, 14N SEASONS RESTAURANT Friendly service and tasty food. Chef Roberto’s enchiladas, turkey pot pie, burgers, sandwiches and share plates. Mains $13-$28. Skyline Lounge with view and fireplace. Winter 7-11 am and 5-9 pm; to 10 pm Fri-Sat. Lobstick Lodge, 94 Geikie St, 780852-4431. Map 5, 9M

AUTHENTIC GREEK, ITALIAN & CAJUN CUISINE

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SILVERWATER GRILL & LOUNGE Relaxing, casual fine dining. Awardwinning cream of mushroom and ancho soup, salads, elk tenderloin and BC salmon. Mains $18-$42. Cozy lounge. 7-11 am and 5-9 pm, to 10 pm Fri-Sat. Chateau Jasper, 96 Geikie St, 780-852-5644. Map 5, 10M

Hearty Brews Seeking a robust beer?

With notes of cloves and molasses, Jasper Brewing Co.’s (p 117) red-amber Old Man Winter Ale (on tap to mid January) is reminiscent of grandma’s ginger cookies. Their Rockhopper IPA with a strong hoppy flavour is also a favourite pour at the Fairmont’s Emerald Lounge (p 103). At The Inn Grill (below), Edmonton-brewed Alley Kat Amber Ale’s caramel malts bring out a full-bodied sweetness balanced by a light aromatic hop. –J. Strugnell THE INN GRILL Courtyard atrium restaurant with fireplace and lounge boasting 70” HDs. Creative menu (mains $16-$28): cheese-stuffed crust pizzas (Carnivore’s Delight, pulled pork, buffalo wing, The Patch), Balboa prime rib sandwich, bison meatloaf, salmon pistachio, ribeye steak. Winter specials: Sat prime rib and Yorkshire pudding $26, Sun baked spaghetti $11, Mon-Tues 2-for1 appies, Wed 3 courses $32, Thurs 20% off pizza, Fri fresh fish. Black bottom pie. Many craft beers, wines by the glass and cocktails. Breakfast buffet $10. Best Western Jasper Inn, Geikie St at Bonhomme St, 780-8523232. Map 5, 10M THE RAVEN BISTRO Small, trendy with comfy seats and bar. Accomplished restaurateurs John and Darlene’s eclectic cuisine with vegetarian choices (mains $23-$38): spicy lentil quinoa nut loaf, curried vegetable strudel, coconut kaffir lime seafood pot, Three Pharaohs’ grilled lamb, beef, chicken, couscous and cilantro parsley salsa. 5-10 pm. 504 Patricia St, 780-852-5151. Map 5, 15N

THE SAWRIDGE INN Walter’s Dining Room in the indoor atrium offers regional dishes (mains $19-$31): veal scaloppini, beef short rib, lamb osso bucco and beef pot roast. Chef’s table dinner (reserve). Constantly evolving wine list. Big breakfast buffet ($16, 6-12 $8, -5 free). Private rooms. Relaxed Hearthstone Lounge has lighter fare and daily lunch specials. Champs Sports Lounge offers craft burgers and beer, Nathan‘s hot dog bar, daily happy hour and weekly theme nights. 76 Connaught Dr, 780-852-5111. Map 5, 8N SYRAHS OF JASPER Cozy dining and Chef Jason Munn’s regional Canadian dishes of wild game, fresh seafood and AAA Alberta beef. Charcuterie, duck spring rolls, proscuitto wrapped chicken, smoked bison ragout, halibut with saffron-orange cream sauce. Mains $23-$37. From 5 pm. 606 Patricia St, 780-852-4559. Map 5, 16M WHISTLE STOP PUB “The local watering hole.” French onion soup, Nathan’s hot dogs, sandwiches, game burger, Guinness batter fish ‘n chips, pasta and steaks; mains $12-$20. $7 cheeseburger and fries.

11 beers on tap; $4.50 pint specials.

6 HDTVs. Pool table; free Tues.

Fireplace and soft seats. Occasional bands. Whistler’s Inn, 105 Miette Ave, 780-852-3361. Map 5, 15N

ORSO Trattoria at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The authentic taste of Northern Italy, with significantly better views. fairmont.com/jasper 780 852 3301

Athabasca Hotel At the heart of Jasper

CANADIAN: OUT OF TOWN

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE Stunning Lac Beauvert and Mt Edith Cavell views. Moose’s Nook: Great Canadian chophouse featuring table side Caesar salad, carved ribeye and ‘Tomahawk’ steaks (mains $30-$52).

ORSO Trattoria: Lakeside restaurant with stunning views of Lac Beauvert and Whistlers mountain serves northern Italian fare: housemade pasta, braised veal osso bucco and foraged mushroom risotto (mains $29-$49); impressive Italian wine list. Fitzhugh’s To Go: Rocky Mountain Roasters coffee, fresh pastries and deli style sandwiches. Oka Sushi (780852-1114): Intimate sushi bar. 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301. Map 5, 7I OVERLANDER MOUNTAIN LODGE Stone Peak Restaurant offers warm log décor and mountain views. Canadian cuisine with international flair (mains $26-$41): Coast to Coast seafood chowder, PEI mussels, rack of lamb with ratatouille and chocolate fondue.

CANADIAN CUISINE a jasper favourite since 1925

The famous taste of Alberta!

Game, beef, fish & local produce

3-course winter special 30 Friday night prime rib $28 $

Astoria Hotel 404 Connaught Dr Reservations 780.852.2260 PapaGeorgesJasper.com

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Wine Spectator award winner; 275+ labels. Dinner from 5 pm, last seating at 9 pm. Fireside lounge. Off Hwy 16, 35 min east of the Jasper townsite, 1-877-866-2330. Map 1, 4O

780.852.2227 • 632 Connaught Dr

THE PINES RESTAURANT Timber and stone decor, fireplace, Pyramid Lake and mountain view. Rocky Mountain cuisine from fresh ingredients: boar bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, butternut squash gnocchi, goat cheese meatloaf. Mains $15-$44. Wed-Sun 8-11 am and 5-9:30 pm; plus Sat/ Sun 11 am-2 pm. Private room seats 60. Pyramid Lk Rd, 6 km/3.7 mi from town, 780-852-4900. Map 5, 2H

FAMILY DINING

A LOCAL FAVOURITE FOR OVER 50 YEARS Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Daily from 7 am 780-852-3111 • 109 Miette Ave smittys.ca

M ountain V iews froM e Very s eat aaa alberta steaks, PriMe rib & GaMe

2nd Fl, Connaught Dr at Hazel Ave 780.852.3920 • VillaCaruso.com

Winter Special 3 courses $35

Reservations 780.852.3032 Upstairs, 620 Connaught Dr fiddleriverrestaurant.com 120

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A&W EXPRESS Burger Family: teen, mama, papa, grandpa, uncle sirloin, veggie. Steroid free beef. Chicken strips and grill. Root beer. Kids’ packs.

Historic photos. Eat-in/take-out.

Breakfast to 11 am. 640 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4004. Map 5, 17M KFC/PIZZA HUT Kentucky fried chicken, burgers and sides. Createyour-own pizza and lovers’ varieties.

Buckets, boxes, single meals, wings and burgers. Eat in/take-out. Free delivery $25+ in town. 640 Connaught Dr, 780-852-5520. Map 5, 17N SMITTY’S Casual and friendly. Original art and booths; great value dining in Jasper for 50+ years. Canadian food and company. 150-items: famous pancakes, skillets, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, stirfries, pasta, seafood.

Sterling Silver steaks, roast beef and burgers. “All your favourites all day long” includes breakfast. Premium desserts. Mains $8-$20. Kids’/senior menus. Licensed. From 7 am. 109 Miette Ave, 780-852-3111. Map 5, 15N

INTERNATIONAL

CASSIOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT A favourite of locals and visitors; northern Italian food from old family recipes. Mussels and clams, jumbo garlic shrimp, stuffed portobello mushroom, bruschetta, pasta, veal and chicken dishes are made with fresh ingredients, local when available. Seafood is a specialty. Flatbreads: try the fig, pear and gorgonzola. Mains $17-$36. Great wine list.

Canadian breakfasts (Sat/Sun and holidays in winter). 602 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4070. Map 5, 15N JASPER CURRY HOUSE (Indian) Authentic, expertly spiced Indian

cuisine prepared by chef/owner Shelke Gopala. Tandoor clay oven specialties, chef’s special kababs, and traditional curries including lamb, butter chicken and vindaloo. Many vegetarian dishes. Buffet weekends.

Wine, masala chai and lassi. Wood booth seating and art from India.

Free delivery in town. 4 pm-midnight.

Mains $14-$24. 632 Connaught Dr, 780-852-2227. Map 5, 16N KIMCHI HOUSE (Korean) Personable Monica An greets guests at her restaurant with Korean tiles and paintings. Hot pot soups; noodles; dumplings; seafood, beef, chicken and vegetables in a stone bowl; beef short ribs on a sizzling hot plate. Tasty sauces mild, medium or spicy. One of two Jasper restaurants listed in Where to Eat in Canada. Mains $15-$23; vegetarian menu. Weekday lunch specials $15. Combos for 2, 4 or 6: $43, $71, $116. 11 am-10 pm. 407 Patricia St, 780-852-5022. Map 5, 14N MISS ITALIA RISTORANTE (Italian) Colourful decor; big portions. Homemade cannelloni, ravioli, manicotti and lasagna. Starters: deep fried ravioli, coconut shrimp. Vitello alla Veneziana: veal, shrimp and butter lemon sauce on pasta Parmesano. Pollo Miss Italia: chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions and spicy tomato sauce over pasta. Italian Feast for 2 or 4: meatballs, sausages, fettucini carbonara, cannelloni and seafood linguini. Steaks, ribs, seafood, pizza.

Lunch $13-$20; mains $15-$27; daily specials. 11 am-10 pm. 610 Patricia St, 780-852-4002. Map 5, 16L

STEAKHOUSES

EMBERS Cabin decor and chop house menu. AAA steaks, short ribs, signature mac ‘n’ cheese and bacon wrapped elk tenderloin. Mains $18-$42. 7-11 am and 5-9 pm, to 10 pm Fri-Sat. Fireside Lounge for appies, burgers, sandwiches. 86 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4471. Map 5, 9N PRIME RIB CITY New restaurant in a location long known for its slow roasted, tender and tasty Alberta prime rib.

The tradition continues, plus sizzling AAA steaks, BBQ ribs, chicken, fresh seafood and Asian dishes. Healthy modern preparations. Contemporary decor with bold local paintings. Kids’ menu. Big wine list. Mains $19-$35; $14-$23 in the bar with HD sports.

Breakfast buffet. Juniper St by Tonquin Inn, 780-852-5850. Map 5, 17M

THE SOMETHING ELSE STEAK HOUSE & GREEK RESTAURANT Greek, Italian and Cajun cuisine. Lamb, AAA Black Angus steaks (teriyaki, blackened or BBQ). Pasta, pizza, chicken, fish, stirfrys and ribs. Greek and Caesar salads. Burgers and sandwiches at lunch. Cocktails and spirits. Relaxed Mediterranean decor. Free delivery in town. Mains: lunch $11-$19, dinner $15-$34. Specials with soup: lunch $13-$15, dinner $18-$20. Kids’ menu.

11 am-10 pm or later. 621 Patricia St, 780-852-3850. Map 5, 16N VILLA CARUSO STEAKS & PRIME RIB Impressive dining room, fireplaces, mountain views from all seats, private section and bar. Open kitchen with flame grill. Venison with port cranberry reduction, bison and elk. AAA Angus steaks, prime rib, and burgers. Rack of lamb, Cajun tuna, salmon, BBQ ribs, prosciutto wrapped pork tenderloin and pasta.

Eggplant zucchini parmigiana. Greek shrimp, souvlaki and moussaka. Vegetarian dishes. Mains $19-$42; lobster at market. Lunch $15-$19. Kids’ menu. Winter 3 pm-midnight; hol/ wknds from noon. 640 Connaught Dr at Hazel Ave (2nd fl/elevator), 780-852-3920. Map 5, 17M

INN GRILL

Courtyard Dining ‘Inn’ Style Creative Menu

Cheese-stuffed crust pizzas • Market fresh fare ‘Triple A’ Alberta Steaks • Buffet breakfast $ 995 Craft beers • 15 wines by the glass Casual, contemporary, family-friendly atmosphere, Atrium Dining Room with fireplace, Pub with high seats and 70” HDTVs. Enjoy our fresh food and reasonable prices.

The INN GRILL 780.852.3232 • 98 Geikie St • bestwesternjasperinn.com

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Orso means bear in Italian— this connects the restaurant with the animals that often frequent the lodge’s golf course.

Executive sous chef Paul Shewchuk explains that Orso’s concept is reminiscent of a northern Italian restaurant full of family and friends. “It’s about coming together at the table.”

Orso’s antipasti board features cured meats like prosciutto, and cheeses including hard and flavourful piave. Many items are imported from northern Italy; others are from local producers.

Executive chef Christopher Chafe says acidic wines pair well with the robust tastes on the antipasti board. He recommends Jorio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a bold red from Italy.

Canadian Rockies chefs put their own marks on charcuterie boards—with delicious results.

Share a board with your loved ones; don’t forget the wine!

Authentic & Freshissimo!

Jasper’s favoUrite hang-out!

Best pub food in town Amazing nightly specials Try our burgers & nachos Darts, pool, video games, big screen TVs, sports occasional LIVE MUSIC open mic every Tuesday Widest selection of beer Guinness & Stella on tap eclectic non-alcohol Brews

404 Connaught Dr 780.852.4328 deddog.com

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Thomas McIntyre has worked as a concierge at The Rimrock Resort Hotel for two years. He enjoys hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter, and nothing makes him happier than sharing his passion for the area.

He recommends:

1 Sharing charcuterie and wine with friends (p 24)

14 Ski resort fun activities for non-skiers (p 22)

1 Ice skating on Lake Louise and Lac Beauvert (p 54, 106)

2 Meetup activities at Lolë stores (p 65, 113)

15 Fat biking on designated trails (p 46, 100)

2 Riding the first chair of the day at the ski area (p 18)

3 Aurora borealis and stargazing (p 32, 101)

16 60-inch-plus HDs for watching sports (p 38, 103)

3 Dog sledding (p 47, 105)

4 Deals at Canmore and Jasper restaurants (p 93, 116)

17 Cocktails inspired by Canadian Rockies culture (p 78)

5 Free Ammonite Factory tours, Mon-Sat (p 36)

18 Local art that reflects the Rockies (p 74, 103)

6 Tobogganing and skating at Fairmont hotels (p 90, 104)

19 Cozy horse-drawn sleigh rides on chilly days (p 32, 108)

7 Snowshoeing at Marble Canyon (p 30)

7 Painted buffalo skulls (p 70)

20 Antique postcards (p 72)

8 Exhilarating backcountry adventures (p 12)

21 Snowmobiling on alpine powder slopes (p 28, 30)

8 X-country skiing across Lake Louise and Maligne Lake (Maps 2, 20E & 5, 6P)

9 Mountain fashion (p 16)

22 Cozy movie theatres on cold winter days (p 37, 103)

10 Specialty coffees (p 116) 11 One-day art workshops at artsPlace (p 40)

23 Indoor water parks (p 46) 24 Pub fun and games (p 79)

12 Make-your-own pizza night (p 92)

25 Quality outdoor wear for our kids (p 64)

13 Hot stones (p 60)

26 Big prime rib meals (p 117)

4 Ice walks at Johnston and Maligne canyons (p 47, 104) 5 Winter photography in the Dark Sky Preserve (p 101) 6 Ice climbing (p 48, 104)

9 A romantic dinner at Eden, Western Canada’s only Five Diamond Restaurant (p 83) 10 Soaking at the Banff Upper Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs (p 61) Send your questions to concierge@rimrockresort.com

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