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.

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely delicious Asian fusion food. Probably the best meal of our trip. We got the vegetable…read moredumplings, which were authentic and flavorful. I got the lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl which was fabulous. I could eat that every day. Another person in our group got mushroom char sui bao and said it was great.

I loved Blake! A must go to if you love Asian fusion in Canmore. So many delicious dishes with a…read moreJapanese flair. I went with a group of 4 and everything was delicious. I, myself, tried THE MIXED BAG - alberta pork kimchi dumplings, wasabi pork sui mai, chicken and vegetable dumplings, all the sauces...it was fun to mix and match the dumplings with all the 4 sauces. The dumplings were full of the filling and perfectly steamed. My friends had the SPICY CHICKEN BURGER - crispy alberta chicken, le fournil + BLAKE co-lab chili sesame milk bun, teriyaki, garlic mayo, iceberg, japanese curry hot sauce, sweet and spicy chips, the GINGER BEEF DUMPLING SOUP broth, red pepper, scallion, compressed celery with a side of CORNBREAD WAFFLES - hot honey, organic butter, coal salt, and the RETURN OF THE MAC "craft dinner" rotating pasta, craft beer, bacon, peas, cheddar, parm, quebec cheese curds, umami ketchup. Everyone was happy with their dishes, and I would go back again to try more. The reason why it lost a star was it took a long time initially to get a server to get us menus and our drinks, other than that it was spot on with food.

I have often purchased snacks at this Nutters before fishing. I enjoy the place but upon…read morediscovering that this store does not allow customers to use the wash room, I felt elderly and disabled people would be negatively impacted. I put my overpriced cashews back on the shelf and explained that not washing hands and using the wash room was not a good policy. The prices are much higher than Savon's organic section so I will save money and support human rights and dignity. I am reaching out to Annette Bronsch, Manager and will update this if this discriminatory policy is changed.

I have a love-hate relationship with this store. They are like what Whole Foods used to be like…read morebefore they were a giant chain. I've been a resident, weekender and seasonal Canmore person so I've always been glad they are there. I think I switched when Marra's closed? The good: Nutters has almost everything you could want in the both the organic & restrictive diet realm (and over the years, I've gone from Vegan to Paleo and crosses in between). The bad: They don't get enough traffic for me to trust their bulk items anymore. I've had more moldy bulk items over the years than I care to think about. I guess they are expensive too but it seemed worth it just to have them there. I've always tried to shop here to show my support for their business but after today, I give up. I always seem to have to go to the bathroom and they will never let me. When I was pregnant, I almost didn't make it and abandoned my stuff. FFWD 4 years to today; I had to leave my cart and take my 4 year old to the courthouse to use the toilet. I came back bc I couldn't bear starting again, but I'm not doing it anymore. I will use Safeway, farmers market and on-line. It is just too inconvenient to shop for a family there when you have to travel and drag your kids around for the toilet. I just have way less time and patience now that I'm a mom.

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!

I placed an order from Toronto as a gift for someonein Banff. Before placing the order I had some…read morequestions which I emailed. Belinda answered in a timely manner. The chocolates were as ordered and delivered as promised. I've been told by the recipients the chocolates are delicious. I would not hesitate to order again.

Le Chocolatier is a nice little place to stop into when I'm in canmore for some wonderful treats…read more My absolute favorite item to buy is a champagne truffle. The truffle itself is delicious and it's coated in a crackling candy so it's like having the fizz of the champagne in your mouth. My second favorite is the chocolate covered orange peel but then I just love orange and chocolate and it's difficult to really go wrong here. What I have NOT done but would love to is a tour. Tours are $5.75 per person for groups over 12. You get to taste 4 -5 different chocolates and learn about where they come from. Tours run Tues - Fri and they don't seem to do them daily or really to often as I've never been able to set something up when I've tried.