Canmore

A DAY OF DINING

The food scene in Canmore has grown and changed over the past couple years, with friendly new faces joining the regular town favourites. Make the most of your trip to the mountains by discovering what the Canmore food scene has in store!

Breakfast It's the most important meal of the day. For contemporary classics with a modern twist, start your day at Table Food + Drink (right). Known for their fine dinners and extraordinary views, The Stirling Grill & Lounge (right) also serves delicious and healthy breakfasts. Try Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. (p 82) for fresh homemade bagels topped just the way you like them. Lunch Fuel up midday with excellent comfort food from SandTraps (p 80) that will keep you going all afternoon. Eat with the locals at the newly renovated Valbella (p 82) deli or try newcomers The Bankhead Restaurant & Lounge (p 80) to see what the fuss is about.

Après Had a good day in the snow? Time to fuel up now! Find great drinks, great food, and great times with tequila and tacos at Cabeza Grande (right). Get your fill with all you care to eat from Phoenix Asia Buffet (p 80). Take in the mountain views from the excellent windows at The Iron Goat (p 80) for your post-adventure top up.

Dinner Finish your day at one of Canmore’s unique restaurants. Sauvage (right) owner and chef Tracy Little works with her team to create a dining experience with local, preserved, and foraged ingredients. Newcomers Kain Tayo (p 80) celebrate a love of food in a friendly atmosphere. Escape downtown for seasonal meals with incredible views at Rustica (right).

FINE

4296 An elevated restaurant with an emphasis on cocktails, serving pop culture cuisine inspired by the everchanging global food scene. 3-626 Main St, in the alley, 403-688-4296

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. Sauvage is voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" in Canmore. 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 Fine dining with a local menu from regional ingredients. On site Wit Bar serves a more casual menu. Stunning two-storey restaurant with private room. 101-300 Old Canmore Rd, 403-812-0837

UPSCALE

ÄNKÔR Showcasing a sustainable approach to contemporary 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. Takeout available! 810 Bow Valley Tr, 403-675-3663, blakecanmore.com

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

New to the Canmore scene, CanGOLF (p 50) promises to be an exciting night out! Try their state-of-the-art golf simulators, which are perfect for all ages and abilities. Afterwards, hit the clubhouse for some excellent dining in a relaxed atmosphere with stunning views. The healthy menu is specially created around comfort food by Executive Chef Dallas Suttie and includes gluten free and vegan options. -KATE BARKER

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

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 serving 100% Canadian Prime steaks, prepared with house-made seasoning and finished under a 1500-degree broiler. Chef's menu features unique dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Golf course and mountain views. 2000 Silvertip Tr, 403-678-1600, silvertipresort. com/dining/rustica-steakhouse/ TABLE FOOD + DRINK Escape the crowds and enjoy delicious food with stunning views. Serving a contemporary interpretation of traditional fare from head chef Tim Mastell. Menus change seasonally to reflect the finest fresh ingredients. Fireside lounge, patio with fireplaces, and chef’s charcuterie bar. Weekly specials, unique cocktails, affordable happy hour, and a welcoming atmosphere. 511 Bow Valley Tr, 403-609-5441, tablefoodanddrink.com

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CASUAL

CABEZA GRANDE Tacos and tequila! Serving a unique take on a Mexican fiesta, surrounded by the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Stop by for great drinks, great food, and great times. Menu includes tacos, burritos, and some of the best tequila in town. 103, 802 8 St, 587-361-2266, cabeza-grande.com

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Rocket Pie (right) was started by a father and son duo who are passionate about pizza and sharing that passion with the world. They opened up their restaurant in The Shops of Canmore (p 69) serving Neapolitan style pizza with a New York finish. For those who aren’t pizza aficionados, that means they make really good pizza! Try it with the chili oil, which is good on everything, and finish it off with their own unique tiramisu. -KATE BARKER

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! Charming character home decorated with Chinese art. Serving Szechuan and Peking fare. Choose your spice level. Takeout/delivery. 702 10 St, 403-678-9531/9535, famouschineserestaurant.com

INDIAN AUTHENTIC CUISINE

Authentic cuisine from proven recipes including curries, roganjosh, biryani, indo-Chinese, seafood, and more. Custom spice levels. Gluten-free and vegetarian items. 1702 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-3365, indianauthenticcuisine.ca

KAIN TAYO New downtown restaurant delivering 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 MAD DOG CAFÉ Small batch homestyle curries. Locally roasted coffee, organic teas, craft beer, and regional wines. Shops of Canmore, 113, 302 Old Canmore Road, 403-679-7728

MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE Vehicle accessible wilderness lodge in beautiful Kananaskis. Serving homestyle 3-course dinners. Menu changes daily to reflect fresh seasonal ingredients. Also serving Afternoon Tea with desserts including homemade strudel every Sunday. Reservations required for day visitors. Boxed lunches available for lodge guests. Spray Tr, 37 km south of Canmore, 403-678-4080, mountengadine.com

PHOENIX ASIA BUFFET New restaurant in Falconcrest Lodge. 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, 403-675-3888, phoenixcanmore.ca

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ROCKET PIE Sharing a passion for the best pizza pie in the Canadian Rockies. Serving Neapolitan style pizza baked in a state-of-the-art stone fired oven with a New York finish. Dine in or takeout. Shops of Canmore, 101, 304 Old Canmore Rd, 403-675-2865, rocketpie.ca

SANDTRAPS at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club offers casual dining with huge windows and mountain views. Delicious comfort food. Open to the public. Weekly specials. 2000 8 Ave, 403-678-5959 ext 3, canmoregolf.net/dining-weddings

STONEY’S BAR & GRILL Overlooking the 18th hole of Canmore’s prestigious Silvertip Golf Course and the mountains beyond, 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

AND LOUNGE Named for the early coal mining town, this new restaurant brings esteemed chefs and delicious food made from local and sustainable ingredients. Menu includes Turkish eggs, omelettes, wraps, nacho poutine, bowls, create your own pasta, and classic Canadian dishes. Serving B/L/D. Kids menu. Days Inn, 1602 2nd Ave, 403-431-5349, thebankheadrestaurant.ca

THE IRON GOAT Unforgettable dining in a spacious timber restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and iconic mountain views. 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

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THE ROARING ROLLS Modern Indian bistro and bar serving a unique blend of Indian specialties. Individually plated meals show off the elegance of Indian cuisine. Traditional wraps with lots of flavour. Shops of Canmore, 304 Old Canmore Rd, 403-497-5292

WILD ORCHID BISTRO 100% gluten free menu that's free of preservatives. Asian-inspired menu serves sushi, tapas, plates, and desserts. Tea, sake, cocktails, and wine. 1818 Mountain Ave, 403-675-0755

FAMILY

CRAIGS’ WAY STATION Family restaurant with a wide variety of choices including homemade burgers, steaks, and all-day breakfast with bottomless coffee. Kids’ menu. Locals favourite. 1727 Mountain Ave, 403-678-2656, craigswaystation.com

EDO JAPAN Tasty teiryaki meals made to order on a 450 degree Teppanyakki grill with choice cuts of Canadian beef and chicken as well as fresh, never frozen vegetables. Sushi is hand-rolled in store. Shops of Canmore, 105, 300 Old Canmore Rd, 403-760-6680

FRESHII Fast-casual delicious food led by nutrition. Evolving menu with affordable, healthy options. Serving bowls, burritos, salads, wraps, soups, and juices. Shops of Canmore, 113, 300 Old Canmore Rd, 403-812-0685

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD

CO. Handcrafted flatbread pizzas made with organic flour and local toppings. Hand-cut organic pastas, salads, and soups from scratch. Frozen pizzas available at the restaurant as well as many local grocery stores. 838 10 St, 403-609-5508, rockymountainflatbread.ca

SMITTY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

All your favourites, all day long! One of Canada's largest family restaurant chains. Plenty of menu options for everyone in the family. All day breakfasts, seniors options, and kids menu. Chiniki Cultural Centre, Mînî Thnî, 20 min east of Canmore, 403-881-2056

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WHERE/WHAT TO EAT

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1602 2nd Avenue, Canmore, AB thebankheadrestaurant.ca Mon-Fri 11am-11pm Sat/Sun 10am-11pm 703 Benchlands Trail 403.609.0222 irongoat.ca

ADVENTURE FUEL

Lake Louise is an explorer's dream with great hikes, fun winter activities on the lake, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and, of course, the excellent hills at Lake Louise Ski Resort (p 52). Make sure you're fueled up for your winter adventures! Grab a piping hot coffee, breakfast wrap, and some trail snacks from Javalanche (right) or Trailhead Café (right). After a day in the snow, find the perfect dinner at Mountain Restaurant (right)! -TJ

CAFÉ & BAKERY

COMMUNITEA Specialty coffee and over 40 premium loose-leaf teas. Serving unique, eco-friendly dishes from locally sourced ingredients. 117, 1001 6 Ave, 403-688-2233

GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE

Coffee, specialty tea, lattes, espresso, fresh baking, breakfast, and lunch in a down to earth atmosphere. 718 Main St, 403-675-1204

LE CHOCOLATIER Independent chocolate shop creates handcrafted delicacies from the finest Belgian chocolate. Watch chocolatiers and buy treats in store and at select grocery stores. 121-701 Benchlands Tr, 403-679-3351, lechocolatier.ca

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BAGEL CO.

Homemade New York style bagels, flavoured cream cheeses, baking, and soups. Everything is made from scratch, including gluten-free items. Purchase day old bagels . Two locations: Downtown at 830 Main St, 403-678-9978 and 1306 Bow Valley Tr, 403-678-9968 TIM HORTONS Canada runs on Timmies! Hot and cold beverages, coffee, teas, select lattes, 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. Examples include specialty sausages, charcuterie, breads, and pan-ready meals. Grocery selling meats, ready-made meals, and specialty ingredients. Order their takehome kits for delivery in Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, and Calgary. 104 Elk Run Blvd, 403-678-4109, valbellagourmetfoods.ca

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PUBS, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

ANGRY BEAR GROWLERS 58 taps with regional beer, cider, kombucha, and soda. Shops of Canmore, 105, 304 Old Canmore Rd, 403- 675-9910

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

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

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 pub fare. 626 8 St, 403-675-2222, canmoresaloon.ca

WILD LIFE DISTILLERY Awardwinning distillery producing some of the best small-batch vodka, gin, and seasonal spirits. Seasonal gins reflect local and foraged ingredients. Douglas fir bar for tastings and cocktails. 160, 105 Bow Meadows Cres, 403-678-2800, wildlifedistillery.ca

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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. Delivery to Canmore, Exshaw, and Dead Man's Flats. Download the app. 403-888-0807, foodieonline.ca