Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Three Bananas

    Edmonton

    This bookish coffee bar in Churchill Sq, with its mosaic walls and Warhol-esque banana prints, is a good place to grab a coffee, a breakfast banana…

  • Shot in the Dark Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    The Shot is known for its ginormous sandwiches, freshly made as you wait. The Cuban roast beef, seafood supreme and Sicilian deluxe are all sound…

  • Sunflower Bakery Cafe

    Squamish & Around

    Just look for the bright yellow exterior and then nip inside for simple homemade lunches, often of the organic or vegetarian variety. Soups and sandwiches…

  • Tomi’s Home Cookin’

    Vancouver Island

    Substantial muffins, soups, burritos, burgers and breakfast for returning Juan de Fuca and West Coast Trail hikers suffering from carbohydrate…

  • Eclectic Med

    Okanagan Valley

    The name sums up the menu, which brings a Mediterranean accent to local standards such as Alberta steaks, lake fish and lots of valley veggies. Plates are…

  • Siding Café

    British Columbia

    In a building dating to 1915, Field’s general store has been the hub of the community since the early days of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It has a small…

  • Dolci Thai Bistro

    Okanagan Valley

    Tucked into a small storefront midblock, this cafe, which has somehow morphed from Dolci Socialhaus to Dolci Thai, is easy to miss – but to do so would be…

  • Farmers Market

    Northern BC

    This local market has a new permanent home indoors in the middle of town and now operates year-round. You'll find live entertainment, home-baked goods,…

  • Salty's Beach House

    Okanagan Valley

    You expect deep-fried but what you get is a nuanced menu of seafood with global accents. Try the pistachio mahimahi ($24). Dine under the stars on the…

  • Little Italy

    Okanagan Valley

    Order a cup of authentic Italian coffee and enjoy it on the porch at this cute little market and deli just east of Hwy 97. In addition to great sandwiches…

  • Vietnamese Noodle House

    Drumheller

    This place is a long way from Saigon in both geography and authenticity, but it is cheap and cheerful. The real reason to come is for the giant ice-cream…

  • Bowline Cafe

    British Columbia

    It’s not often that Galiano gets a new cafe, so all hail the Bowline, which summons up chunky breakfast sandwiches and potent coffee in a turquoise-hued…

  • Retro Cafe

    British Columbia

    A French mirage in Creston, ‘retro’ will probably be the last thing on your mind as you scour the hand-scrawled blackboard and tuck into très délicieux…

  • Mugshots Cafe

    British Columbia

    Always buzzing, Mugshots offers enjoyable coffee, baked goods, soups and sandwiches, and has internet access.

  • Mad Trapper's Saloon

    Banff National Park

    Barbecue joint with some cafe items at the top of the Sunshine Village gondola. Also open in the summer.

  • IGA

    Banff Town

    Banff’s largest supermarket has the best selection for campers and self-caterers.

  • Farmers Market

    British Columbia

    The farmers market sprawls across Grizzly Plaza.

  • Columbia Icefield Centre Dining Room

    Jasper National Park

    Fantastic views of Athabasca Glacier only partially offset the total lack of atmosphere in the Columbia Icefield Centre's dining options. The pricier…

  • Lodge of the Ten Peaks

    Lake Louise

    Fill up for the day on the Sasquatch breakfast sandwich, or pick up a burger or hot dog for lunch in this ski-lodge cafeteria beside the Lake Louise…

  • Creekside Bar & Grill

    Banff National Park

    Breakfast and lunch joint located in the Sunshine gondola base station. Only open in winter.

  • Village Market

    Lake Louise

    A small (and expensive) supermarket where you can stock up on necessities.

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