Jasper Town & Around
Some of Jasper's best damn coffee is – no joke! – served at this former Coin Clean Laundry, now reincarnated as a cafe-gallery-community hangout. Beyond…
Must-see nightlife in Banff & Jasper National Parks
Banff Town
Sporting original crown molding and dark wood paneling from its early days as a ladies' writing salon, this intimate wine bar in Banff's Fairmont makes an…
Canmore
Soaring ceilings and in-your-face views of Mt Rundle and the Three Sisters greet you at this cool gastropub launched by Grizzly Paw Brewing. Views aside,…
Jasper Town & Around
This up-and-coming microbrewery draws a boisterous mix of locals from nearby Hinton and travelers heading to or from the wilderness. Test the waters with…
Banff Town
Early risers in need of their java fix should head straight to this sleek corner cafe attached to the Aspen Lodge. It's renowned among locals not only for…
Banff Town
Banff Ave's sprawling 2nd-floor beer hall bustles day and night, slinging a dozen craft brews created on the premises alongside a wide range of nibbles:…
Canmore
Channeling the aesthetic of a Wild West saloon, this trendy downtown bar specializes in craft cocktails like the Buffalo Sour (bourbon, lemon juice and…
St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub
Banff Town
Banff is a Celtic name, so it's hardly surprising to find an Irish pub here, and a rather good one at that. Check out the woodwork, crafted and shipped…
Jasper Town & Around
This brewpub was the first of its kind in a Canadian national park, using glacial water to make its fine ales, including the signature Rockhopper IPA and…
Banff Town
Located upstairs with a crow's-nest view of Banff Ave, this is the town's most refined sports pub, with a decent lineup of beers on tap and live music;…
Jasper Town & Around
This is likely the best-stocked bar in town, with a wide array of whiskeys, vodkas and other alcoholic indulgences – and a bar staff who know how to use…
Canmore
With Italian lounge music playing in the background, this main street deli gets the day started with rich, strong Americanos and macchiatos, then moves on…
Banff Town
Banff's oldest pub (since 1985!) is a fairly standard British-style boozer with pool tables and a rooftop patio. Among all the town's drinking houses, it…
Canmore
This spit-and-sawdust British pub at the northern end of Main St looks dingy from outside, but things feel a lot more welcoming once you get out onto the…
Banff Town
A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have…
Jasper Town & Around
Shock, horror! You are actually more likely to meet a local (as opposed to a tourist) in this salt-of-the-earth pub attached to the Whistlers Inn.
Jasper Town & Around
Nightclubbing in a national park is about as congruous as wildlife-viewing in downtown Toronto. Bear this in mind before you hit the Atha-B, a pub-slash…
