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Canmore
PICTURESQUE PATIOS
Patio season is among us, and when you are surrounded by a sight as beautiful as the Canadian Rockies, how could you not take advantage of outdoor dining? Whether you're a Canmore local, or just making a pit stop in town, there will be no shortage of amazing patios to try this summer.
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One of the more popular patio destinations is Stirling Grill (p 85) inside the Malcolm Hotel, which has a specific menu for the summer season. Their Creekside Patio not only has incredible views of the Three Sisters mountain peaks, but because of its close proximity to Spring Creek, you will get views of the water as well. To really feel enraptured by Canadian culture, try the patio at the Iron Goat (p 86). The cabin-like style of this restaurant’s architecture, along with the amazing views of the Rockies from the patio, will leave you feeling like a true Canadian, especially if you order one of their delicious dishes. Mount Engadine Lodge (p 86) is found just south of town, in Spray Valley Provincial Park, making it the perfect destination for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. Overnight guests are provided complimentary meals in the dining lodge, and people making their way through the area can reserve brunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. The lodge is surrounded by the beloved nature of the Canadian Rockies, making for stunning, serene views from their dining patio. The local golfers in town know about SandTraps (p 86), located at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club (p 51); however, their patio is not only for golf enthusiasts. With views of the beautiful golf course, including the picturesque water features, this patio creates an ambiance that exudes the feeling of summer.
FINE
SAUVAGE Accomplished chef Tracy Little creates a delightful small plates menu with local and organic ingredients. Many dishes come from foraged ingredients to provide a true taste of place. Perfect for sharing. Voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" in Canmore by locals. 633 10 St, 403-609-0583, sauvagerestaurant.ca
STIRLING GRILL Delicious dining experience using local Alberta ingredients. Enjoy fine dining with a Scottish flair in this luxury hotel restaurant Serving B/D and Pasta Thyme Tuesday. The Malcolm Hotel, 101 Spring Creek Dr, 403-812-0690, malcolmhotel.ca/dining
THE SENSORY Local menu from regional ingredients. On site Wit Bar serves a casual menu. Two-storey restaurant with private room, excellent views, and patio. 101-300 Old Canmore Rd, 403-812-0837
UPSCALE
ÄNKÔR A sustainable approach to modern Canadian cuisine. Sommelier, great wines, local beer, and unique cocktails compliment the changing menu. 1430 2 Ave, 403-675-2424
BLAKE Creative fusion cuisine brings the best flavours together for an excellent dining experience. The award-winning location is focused on allowing guests to eat, explore, and experience everything a truly great dining evening has to offer. Tasting room, brewery, and distillery on site. Brewery leads to taps for the freshest beer in town. 810 Bow Valley Tr, 403-675-3663, blakecanmore.com
GAUCHO BRAZILIAN BARBE-
CUE Chefs visit tables with meat skewers in a traditional Rodízio. All-you-care-to-eat chicken, Parmesan beef, rosemary pork loin, honey mustard lamb, and more. 629 Main St, 403-678-9886
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BEST BREAKFAST
It’s the most important meal of the day, and having a great breakfast is the best way to start any mountain adventure. The Bankhead Restaurant (p 86) serves up a classic Canadian breakfast with international influences. Enjoy their spacious dining room with huge windows. Chez François on Bow Valley Trail delivers Frenchinspired cuisine with recipes perfected for over 30 years. Off the beaten path, Table Food + Drink (below) creates a delicious breakfast that’ll start your day right. -KB
GRANDE KITCHEN + BAR
Eastern, French, and Italian fusion from head chef Air Bouphasiry. Grande Rockies Resort, 901 Mountain St, 403-675-0269
MURRIETA’S Mountain Bar & Grill Large windows with excellent views and fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Private room, restaurant, and lounge. Upstairs, 737 Main St, 403-609-9500
RUSTICA Award-winning restaurant with 100% Canadian Prime steaks, prepared with house-made seasoning and finished under a 1500-degree broiler. Golf course and mountain views. 2000 Silvertip Tr, 403-678-1600, silvertipresort. com/dining/rustica-steakhouse/
TABLE FOOD + DRINK A contemporary interpretation of traditional fare from head chef Tim Mastell. Menus change seasonally. Fireside lounge, patio with fireplaces, and chef’s charcuterie bar. Weekly specials, unique cocktails, and happy hour. 511 Bow Valley Tr, 403-609-5441, tablefoodanddrink.com
CASUAL
CABEZA GRANDE A unique take on a Mexican fiesta, surrounded by the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Great drinks, great food, and great times. Menu includes tacos, burritos, and excellent tequila. 103, 802 8 St, 587-361-2266, cabeza-grande.com
DRAKE PUBLIC HOUSE & GRILLE
Conventional pub fare and smokehouse specialties like burgers, BBQ ribs, and Alberta craft beers. 909 Railway Ave, 403-678-5131
FAMOUS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Canmore's favourite Chinese restaurant! Located in a charming character home decorated with Chinese art. This family owned and operated restaurant serves Szechuan and Peking fare. Choose your spice level. Takeout/delivery. 702 10 St, 403-678-9531/9535, famouschineserestaurant.com
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LOCAL FAVOURITES
With so many options, how do you tell the best place to eat in Canmore? Go where the locals go! Get Canmore's favourite takeout from Famous Chinese Restaurant (p 85) and see why the restaurant is an institution. Mad Dog Café (below) serves small batch, homemade curries and their market has unique items to bring home. Newcomers The Roaring Rolls (right) serves fusion Indian cuisine with some unique twists. They're quickly becoming a favourite local hideaway! -TAYLOR JAINE
INDIAN AUTHENTIC CUISINE Indian cuisine from proven recipes including roganjosh, biryani, and indo-Chinese. Gluten-free and vegetarian items. 1702 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3365
KAIN TAYO A unique culinary experience of international street flavours in a relaxed environment with mellow vibes. Serving small plates, salads, desserts, Japanese ale, and more. 725 9 St, 403-675-3345, kaintayocanmore.com
MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE Vehicle accessible wilderness lodge in beautiful Kananaskis. Serving homestyle 3-course dinners and seasonal cocktails. Menu changes daily to reflect fresh seasonal ingredients. Also serving Afternoon Tea with desserts including homemade strudel every Sunday. Reservations required for day visitors. Spray Tr, 37 km /23 mi south of Canmore, 403-678-4080, mountengadine.com
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MAD DOG CAFÉ Serving small batch homestyle curries alongside Locally roasted coffee, organic teas, craft beer, and regional wines. Market serving food items with a unique selection. Shops of Canmore, 113, 302 Old Canmore Road, 403-679-7728, themaddogcafe.ca
PHOENIX ASIA BUFFET Professional chefs prepare all you care to eat Asian buffets and specialty meals for lunch and dinner. Eat in, takeout, or get it delivered. 125-190 Kananaskis Way, in the Falconcrest Lodge, 403-675-3888, phoenixcanmore.ca
ROCKET PIE Serving Neapolitan style pizza baked in a state-of-the-art stone fired oven with a New York finish. Shops of Canmore, 101, 304 Old Canmore Rd, 403-675-2865
SANDTRAPS Comfortable dining with a large patio, and excellent mountain views. Serving delicious comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open to the public. Weekly specials. 2000 8 Ave, 403-678-5959 ext 3, canmoregolf.net/dining-weddings STONEY’S BAR & GRILL Excellent views from the large patio overlooking the golf course. Enjoy classic Canadian fare like poutine, elk burgers, and Alberta beef or try some sharing plates for everyone to enjoy. 2000 Silvertip Trail, 403-609-6702, silvertipresort.com/dining/stoney-bar-grill
THE BANKHEAD Restaurant & Lounge Delicious food from local and sustainable ingredients. Menu includes Turkish eggs, omelettes, wraps, nacho poutine, bowls, create your own pasta, and classic Canadian dishes. B/L/D. Kids menu. Days Inn, 1602 2nd Ave, 403-431-5349, thebankheadrestaurant.ca
THE IRON GOAT Spacious timber restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and iconic mountain views from their huge patio. Canadian inspired cuisine includes stone oven pizzas and house cut, fire grilled steaks. Lunch specials, gluten-free dishes, and kids menu. Private rooms available. 703 Benchlands Tr, 403-609-0222, irongoat.ca
THE ROARING ROLLS Modern Indian bistro serving a fusion of traditional Indian specialties in a unique and artistic way. Individually plated meals show off the elegance of Indian cuisine while traditional wraps will surprise you with lots of flavour. Excellent service in a cozy restaurant. Shops of Canmore, 304 Old Canmore Rd, 403-497-5292, theroaringrolls.com
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FAMILY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD
CO. Canmore's favourite handcrafted flatbread pizzas made with organic flour and local toppings cooked in a wood-fired oven. Hand-cut organic pastas, salads, and soups are all made from scratch. Frozen pizzas to take home are available at the restaurant as well as many local grocery stores. 838 10 St, 403-609-5508, rockymountainflatbread.ca
CAFÉ, BAKERY, GRAB-N-GO
LE CHOCOLATIER Independent chocolate shop creating handcrafted delicacies from the finest Belgian chocolate. Buy treats in store. 121-701 Benchlands Tr, 403-679-3351, lechocolatier.ca
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BAGEL CO.
Homemade New York style bagels, flavoured cream cheeses, baking, soups, and gluten-free items. Two locations: Downtown at 830 Main St, 403-678-9978 and 1306 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-9968
TAKE A HIKE MARKET Opening summer 2022! Creative meals to-go so you can spend more time on the trail, and less in the kitchen. Everything made from scratch using family recipes. 187 Kananaskis Way
TIM HORTONS Coffee, teas, sandwiches, soups, doughnuts, cookies, and timbits. Restaurant and takeout options with drive-through at Mountain Ave and Hwy 40. 3 locations: 1729 Mountain Ave, 403-678-8701; 950 Railway Ave, in Save-On Foods, 403-678-6678; Hwy 1 at Hwy 40, 403-881-2830, timhortons.com
VALBELLA GOURMET FOODS Local deli serves homemade soups, baking, and made-to-order sandwiches with changing daily specials. Specialty sausages, charcuterie, breads, and pan-ready meals. Grocery selling meats and specialty ingredients. 104 Elk Run Blvd, 403-678-4109, valbellagourmetfoods.ca
PUBS, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
BLAKE Award-winning location allows guests to eat, explore, and experience everything a truly great dining evening has to offer. Tasting room, brewery, and distillery on site. Brewery leads to taps for the freshest beer in town. 810 Bow Valley Tr, 403-675-3663, blakecanmore.com
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GEORGETOWN INN PUB Best Fish 'n' Chips in town. Fireside lounge and bar. Hearty British menu. Georgetown Inn, 1101 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3439
GRIZZLY PAW BREWING Large two-storey restaurant with heated patio. Serving quality pub fare at reasonable prices as well as craft beer and soda from their offside Canmore brewery. Kids welcome to 10 pm. Kids menu. 622 Main St, 403-678-9983, thegrizzlypaw.com
SHEEPDOG BREWING Seasonal small batch craft beer and cider with an everchanging menu. Dog-friendly patio and tasting bar. Upstairs taproom can be booked for private events. 112, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-679-4009
TAVERN 1883 Early 1900s home converted into a restaurant. Houseground burgers, beers, cocktails, and milkshakes. 709 9 St, 403-609-2000
WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Creative cocktails and contemporary interpretations of classic pub fare. 626 8 St, 403-675-2222
WILD LIFE DISTILLERY Awardwinning distillery producing some of the best small-batch vodka, gin, and seasonal spirits in the country. Seasonal gins are created from local and foraged ingredients. A portion of the proceeds support the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Douglas fir bar for tastings and custom cocktails. 160, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-2800, wildlifedistillery.ca
113, 304 Old Canmore Road, Canmore 403.675.4474 theroaringrolls.com
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DELIVERY SERVICE
FOODIE ONLINE Order takeout or delivery from over 26 restaurants and liquor stores! Local business with a growing restaurant base and great customer service. Delivery to Canmore, Exshaw, and Dead Man's Flats. Live driver tracking. Download the app. 403-888-0807, foodieonline.ca
