Anyone who knows me well - knows how much I adore grocery stores. Grabbing a wonky cart, or dirty…read morehand basket to peruse aisles full of colorfully packaged products - brings me soooooo much joy. I have spent many a birthday or anniversary at a local Grocery Outlet or favorite Health Food Store, Forget Disneyland - grocery stores are where the real magic happens. And Rusticana is one such blessed spot. We had just arrived in Canada in the late evening and I wasn't having much luck at two bigger grocery stores in Calgary. There was a staleness about them. They didn't feel right. And so driving through Canmore - my husband suggested I see if there were any grocery/health stores open in the area. It was nearing 11 in the evening and most of the area was quiet. I was surprised to see that there was indeed one darling store open - Rusticana. I had a good feeling - the moment I read its name aloud - and proudly announced to my husband: "This is the one." We pulled up and I ran out. It was close to their closing time, but the kind man behind the counter smiled at me and encouraged me to look around. The place was beautifully curated with magical grocery gems everywhere. I kept on ooohing and aahing down every aisle. There was non dairy milk, specialty fresh meats, freshly baked goods, and soooo much more. There was so much goodness packed into such a cute space. I could have spent hours in Rusticana - but I quickly grabbed some fun finds and made my way to the counter to pay. Pure happiness beamed from my face. We went to many other grocery stores throughout our time in Canada - but none spoke to me quite the same way that lovely Rusticana did. If you're in the area and looking for a treat - stop in here. Trust.

Rusticana is a household name in Canmore and has been located in the heart of downtown Canmore for…read moremany years. This store has everything groceries, specialty foods, magazines, lottery, ice cream, bakery products, specialty meats, Beaver Tails daily from 10am to 10pm, Rusty's Liquor Daily 11am to 11pm. And much much more. The store is very clean and well organized. The shelves are fully stocked all the time. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Summers are extremely busy and lineups are common and in the winter the store still attracts many locals and visitors. Their prices are quite reasonable.

You must visit this place! I'm so sad we found this on our last day here. Lots of amazing servers,…read moregorgeous food, and a beautiful store. You can get stuff to eat there or you can pick up everything you need to prepare dinner at your own place.

Picked up some cheeses and shortbread cookies. Valbella had an outstanding assortment of gourmet…read morefoods to please even the pickiest pallet. We enjoyed a bowl of their soup of the day - carrot ginger, and we are STILL thinking about it! Taking out onto the open air patio was definitely the move although there was some limited seating inside. Service was professional, prompt, and welcoming. We enjoyed the scents arriving from their smoker as we sipped our soup.

No matter how many oils and balsamics I have (it's a lot), it is physically impossible for me to…read morewalk by an olive oil shop on vacation and not go in. So, here we are! The space was clean, bright, open, and trendy! Each oil/balsamic had a description and pairing suggestion, and of course the ability to taste! I really appreciated that they had some unique flavors that I hadn't seen in other shops before! Two of these were the Milanese Gremolata - which was so light and refreshing, and the Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil - so smoky. They also had a variety of seasonings from truffle salt to dill pickle seasoning. They even had some fresh popcorn samples out made with their butter oil and truffle salt! The woman working was extremely nice and fun to chat with. They offer free shipping to the US with any purchase over $75, and over $50 within Canada.

You have to sample the oils and vinegars -- there's something to suit a wide variety of palates and…read moreflavour preferences in a spacious, modern, and inviting space. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for how to use the oils and vinegars in different recipes, including reductions, sauces, salads, and even desserts.

We found a local upscale market where we purchased a picnic lunch. They had ready-made salads and…read moresandwiches, napkins, mustard, and ketchup for the front register. Shopping was very easy and relatively inexpensive. We were told that this is where the locals shop. We brought our own bags. They do not sell beer nor wine at supermarkets.

I was in town for the Banff Marathon and stopped in here a couple of times to buy some snacks and…read moredrinks. It was very convenient for me since it was located right next to where I parked, the Bear Street Parkade. The store was always kept clean. They had a good selection of products that were reasonably priced and was well organized. Each of the cashiers that I had interacted with were all very nice and friendly. Overall a nice place to shop.

The Canmore Mountain Market is a weekly, seasonal "farmer's" market. It really reminded me of a…read moreswap meet, because with more the 75 stands, maybe three were actual farmers. The rest were art, crafts, ceramics, small business people, and food vendors. Everything was very nice and clean, there is a good amount of free parking (a rarity in Canmore), and the vendors and the customers were very friendly and pleasant. I was pleasantly entertained for an hour, and spent about $80 dollars at a real farmer's sausage stand. Thank You, Uncle Bernie, you saved the day. Five Stars.

Canmore Mountain Market only occur from May to October every Thursday 10am to 6 pm. We were there…read morefor the sledge dog tour and we bump into this market. Can believe at the mountain town like this has a decent farmer market. Although is only about three blocks, they have quite a unique vendors. We saw the inventor vender such as coffee homemade grinders. The grinder also can grind pepper, sea salt and more. A lot of home made food such as the apple strudel, cake bakery, Canadian waffles, crepes, bison burger. There also veggies and fruit vendor after all this is a farmer market. There is art vendors also displayed their best product. Overall this is beautiful backdrop with mountain range. The market is nice to walk on since the weather is really nice at this time of year. The visitors center of the Canmore is just next to the market if you want to visit.

I visited the store last week and ended up buying many vinegars and oils than i had initially…read moreplanned for. Lenka from the store was amazing and very helpful. She helped me build my set of vinegars for ice-teas, dips and dressings. She was very knowledgeable about flavor profile and specific olive oils with health benefits. I really enjoyed shopping at the store and am loving using the vinegars and oils.

We had so much fun trying all the different olive oils and vinegars!! The prices are very…read morereasonable and the option to build your own box of the choices (which range from interesting flavors like lychee to 18 years aged) was wonderful. Andrea provided great service and helped answer all our questions.

My boyfriend is a huge fan of Japanese food so I knew this spot would be my first suggestion if we…read moreended up in Canmore. We made the drive over from Banff and dropped in for breakfast. There were little reserved placards on all of the tables even though we showed up less than half an hour after they opened so we were nervous about being able to get a table without a wait, but our server simply removed one of the placards and offered us that table. My boyfriend got the bacon and tomato two eggs benedict and I got the omurice. He got the matcha latte and I got the matcha milk tea with boba. Portions were generous for breakfast. The omurice was very much a thoroughly cooked omelette over rice and not the runny type that first popularized the dish on social media, but it was tasty nonetheless. The matcha had a healthy green color to it and a very pleasant taste, and even though it was one of the pricier breakfast experiences we had on our trip it was very much a unique one that we didn't expect to find on our visit to Canada. Our server was very attentive with refilling our waters and knowledgable about the menu when we asked for recommendations. I would totally recommend Wagashi Tea House to anyone looking for authentic Japanese hospitality and food crafted with high-quality ingredients and great attention to detail.

Wagashi Tea House is a cozy, cute little Japanese spot in Canmore. I recommend making a reservation…read moreas it gets busy fast and there's limited seating. It's set inside a greenhouse, so you get these gorgeous views of the mountains while you eat. The vibe feels very Japanese and chill, and the service is super friendly. The matcha is probably the best you'll find in the area, really smooth and high quality. Their Japanese breakfast is also authentic and delicious. A great place to unwind and take in the scenery!

Outstanding frozen dim sum. I tried the pork dumplings and Har gow. I'm looking forward to trying…read moremore!

This is the real actual Longview Beef Jerky shop where it is made! They have a ton of stalls…read moreeverywhere permanently including the Calgary Farmers Market and are always at markets but this is where it is actually made and I love it here. I go to this place always the first weekend of december and this year they had really nice handmade boxes to give jerky for christmas. This is my favourite jerky in the world!

Great butcher in Southern Alberta. Great cuts, clean, and well organized. The owner is also a…read moregreat guy. Their jerky is excellent as well as their sausages!