I came for the mountains, but I stayed for the food. A culinary journey through Canmore's surprisingly vibrant food scene, from artisanal bakeries to craft distilleries.
My first morning in Canmore started not with a trailhead, but with the scent of freshly baked sourdough from a local bakery. That set the tone for my trip. I discovered that this mountain town's heart beats just as strongly in its kitchens as it does on its peaks. I spent days tasting my way through the town, enjoying bison burgers at a rustic pub, sipping gin crafted with local botanicals, and indulging in pastries that rivaled anything from a big city. This is a guide to eating your way through Canmore...