Maggie’s guidebook
Favorite Coffee Shops & Lunch Spots
This place recently expanded their already great coffee to include more seating and food. Nice staff too.
84 locals recommend
Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley TrailThis place recently expanded their already great coffee to include more seating and food. Nice staff too.
Not just bikes but they have fantastic coffee too, its worth it just for the coffee.
10 locals recommend
Bicycle Cafe
630 8 StNot just bikes but they have fantastic coffee too, its worth it just for the coffee.
Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. It is also a specialty Italian market. The "street patio" seating makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of town on a summers day, because you kind of are.
48 locals recommend
Mountain Mercato
102-817 8 StGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch. It is also a specialty Italian market. The "street patio" seating makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of town on a summers day, because you kind of are.
Great coffee, great food (especially for the healthy conscious and those that love budha bowls!)
128 locals recommend
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveGreat coffee, great food (especially for the healthy conscious and those that love budha bowls!)
Also one of my faves. It's a bit pricey (aren't they all?) but there are people from France there making coffees, breads and desserts. It's a pretty nice treat.
69 locals recommend
Le fournil Bakery
101-1205 Bow Valley TrailAlso one of my faves. It's a bit pricey (aren't they all?) but there are people from France there making coffees, breads and desserts. It's a pretty nice treat.
This is one of my local favourites for lunch. It's good value for soups, sandwiches and desserts.
12 locals recommend
JK Bakery Cafe (downtown)
1000 7 AveThis is one of my local favourites for lunch. It's good value for soups, sandwiches and desserts.
Definitely the local's favourite kind of place. They have hot meals every day plus a good selection of lunch things for hikes etc. Good value.
Half of the place is a Swiss deli market where you can get really good meat and fresh salmon.
23 locals recommend
Valbella Gourmet Foods
104 Elk Run BlvdDefinitely the local's favourite kind of place. They have hot meals every day plus a good selection of lunch things for hikes etc. Good value.
Half of the place is a Swiss deli market where you can get really good meat and fresh salmon.
Some favourite restaurants
Trough Dining Co
725 9 StReally cool experience, space, food and wine. Variety in meals, good quality, pricey.
158 locals recommend
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveReally cool experience, space, food and wine. Variety in meals, good quality, pricey.
Gaucho
629 8 StFor people that love meat.. from Argentina mainly.
Really good and authentic style Indian. Can also go to Spice Hut which is good as well but this place feels more authentic.
Green Chili Fine Indian Cuisine
1434 17 Ave SWReally good and authentic style Indian. Can also go to Spice Hut which is good as well but this place feels more authentic.
This place has a huge sun facing evening patio. Nice building.
213 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailThis place has a huge sun facing evening patio. Nice building.
Healthy, great ingredients, locally made (just a minute walk from the condo). You can pick up frozen dishes or get it catered for the lazy nights.
32 locals recommend
An Edible Life
112 Kananaskis WayHealthy, great ingredients, locally made (just a minute walk from the condo). You can pick up frozen dishes or get it catered for the lazy nights.
Sweet little (tiny) character bar/restaurant to get a locally sourced beer/mead/cider/cocktail and a killer burger (amongst other good things on their small but solid menu).
160 locals recommend
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetSweet little (tiny) character bar/restaurant to get a locally sourced beer/mead/cider/cocktail and a killer burger (amongst other good things on their small but solid menu).
Services
General stuff that you might find handy
Gear Up
1302 Bow Valley TrailThe place for ski and bike rentals, ski tuning, ice skates etc.
The place to buy bikes and bike accessories, also skis. They also do great bike and ski tuning. Say hi to 'the boys'.
Outside Bike & Ski
1160 Railway AveThe place to buy bikes and bike accessories, also skis. They also do great bike and ski tuning. Say hi to 'the boys'.
The place to get the best massage in town. It's also within walking distance (maybe 15 min). Across the hall there is Rundle Physio if it is something more serious.
Back At It Massage and Acupuncture
1205 Bow Valley TrailThe place to get the best massage in town. It's also within walking distance (maybe 15 min). Across the hall there is Rundle Physio if it is something more serious.
Just down the street, this is one of Canada's biggest guiding companies. They do private and group trips in rock and alpine climbing, hiking, skiing and ice climbing.
23 locals recommend
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
56 Lincoln ParkJust down the street, this is one of Canada's biggest guiding companies. They do private and group trips in rock and alpine climbing, hiking, skiing and ice climbing.
Recreation centre with pool (with slides), hot tub, sauna, climbing wall, workout gym, classes and a Good Earth Cafe.
119 locals recommend
Elevation Place
700 Railway AveRecreation centre with pool (with slides), hot tub, sauna, climbing wall, workout gym, classes and a Good Earth Cafe.
Nutters Everyday Naturals
900 Railway AveNatural food store - the only one here
They have a live map view that shows you exactly where the bus is.
14 locals recommend
Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission - Roam Transit
224 Beaver StThey have a live map view that shows you exactly where the bus is.
Absolute Dental Care | Canmore Dental Office
820 8 StThe nicest staff and good dental work.
Things to do
There are a tonne of places to explore locally that do not have a specific address or business name. The rest you will discover by walking down main street. Check out some art galleries if you're into that.
Huge park to hike, run, mountain bike or cross country ski. The local bus can take you there. Often hosts events, competitions and festivals. You can also play some pretty good frisbee disc golf here.
163 locals recommend
Canmore Nordic Centre station
Huge park to hike, run, mountain bike or cross country ski. The local bus can take you there. Often hosts events, competitions and festivals. You can also play some pretty good frisbee disc golf here.
Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdShortest drive to go alpine skiing and they have a tube park too.
I have not been yet but heard good things about this Swedish/Nordic style spa.
60 locals recommend
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
1 Centennial DrI have not been yet but heard good things about this Swedish/Nordic style spa.
Just down the street, this is one of Canada's biggest guiding companies. They do private and group trips in rock and alpine climbing, hiking, skiing and ice climbing.
23 locals recommend
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
56 Lincoln ParkJust down the street, this is one of Canada's biggest guiding companies. They do private and group trips in rock and alpine climbing, hiking, skiing and ice climbing.
Sightseeing
If you are here between June 28 and Sept 8 then take advantage of the gondola that takes you to some stunning hiking spots.
142 locals recommend
Sunshine Village
If you are here between June 28 and Sept 8 then take advantage of the gondola that takes you to some stunning hiking spots.