I work at a small chocolate confectionary and always interested in checking out the competition. I…read morereally like the smaller, boutique type operations. This particular chocolate shoppe looked promising. They had a reasonably large selection, some looked quite unique and well done. When we stepped in, they offered us a small sample. It was a tasty bit of maple fudge. We ended up getting a couple of large Toffee Peanut Butter Cups. We ate them later, back on the bus, and honestly, they were a bit disappointing. The chocolate was way to thick for my tastes. But the filling itself was good. My suggestion? Spend more time knocking the chocolate out of the molds before letting them set. The staff person who assisted us was super friendly and helpful.

I should have checked out the reviews on this spot. The service was meh, didn't really act like…read morethey wanted to be there which is fine. But the fudge wasn't fudge. I love fudge, I do. It's my favorite thing. I look forward to it every time I see a chocolate shop. I was so excited. It's more like crunchy, caramelized fudge. Which is fine if you think that's what you're getting. But I wanted rich and creamy. Traditional fudge which is what they market. We ended up throwing it away we were so sad.

I love my dark chocolate after dinner so we wandered into this shop. So glad we did…read more Discovered this brand is a new upscale concept by the family behind Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, focusing on artisan chocolates with a distinctly Canadian identity. Each chocolate is hand-dipped and hand-decorated. They emphasize Canadian craftsmanship and premium quality, with unique flavor profiles. I chose a sea salt caramel and a dark chocolate and pecan bar. Husband chose three truffles. Everything was delicious and beautifully crafted. The staff was great. We asked what their favorites were. It was busy but they took time with each customer. I'm definitely going back before I leave Banff.

I was expecting more from the Chocolate Board of Canada. The ice cream was overpriced and they only…read morelet you sample one flavor. The flavors were fine but the consistency was icy so overall it was a disappointing experience.

5/5 Freshly made,…read morewarm popped corn on site. Tons of flavors from savoury to sweet to neutral. Oh mmmmmmmmy!

I love me some good popcorn, and Mary's Popcorn Shop absolutely delivers! I'm a butter-flavor…read morepurist -- and honestly, the simple flavors are both the easiest and hardest to get right. I've tried popcorn from many different shops, and not all of them nail it... but I'm happy to report this one is a winner! The butter popcorn was fresh, perfectly coated, and full of flavor. I went in with a group and we all picked different varieties to share. The Chicago Mix was a big hit with the kids since they got to enjoy multiple flavors in one bag. The maple syrup pecan was also super unique and delicious -- such a great sweet option! On top of that, the staff were friendly and welcoming. They let us sample flavors so we could choose our favorites, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you're a popcorn lover like me!

I do not know how I have lived my entire life without knowing what a Beavertail is. This is what I…read morewould consider to be the perfect dessert. It is sweet and warm, but not too heavy. It was like a churro and a funnel cake, but it wasn't at the same time. I'm trying to explain an experience that to me was so incredibly unique. The inside of the shop was tiny and they have what I would consider a small to medium size menu. They have knickknacks that you can buy ice cream and different Beavertail flavors that you can choose from. The people taking your order were fast. They have seen all the people in the world because they take your order and move you on, you are never waiting long for that hot crispy goodness.

As we were planning our Canada trip, I wanted to make sure we tried some iconic foods and staples…read morethat are well known here. Beavertails came up and we saw they had shops within Banff, so we decided to try them out after our lunch. They had a flavor called "mEHple" and since maple syrup is also a Canada staple, we figured this would be a good pick. What we didn't notice was the chocolate drizzle that was on top of the maple syrup in the menu photo. The chocolate overwhelmed the entire dessert, and was a bit too much for our group. The pastry was good, crispy and flaky, but we really couldn't get through the entire thing without getting a huge bite of chocolate syrup. I think if they had put less chocolate, or even removed the chocolate altogether and just left the maple syrup, that would've been way better!

I needed a little chocolate after a lovely dinner and we were walking past The Fudgery so I decided…read moreto bop in. So many options to choose from. I asked for a sea salt caramel which they didn't have but they did have sea salt peanut butter cups. While sea salt caramels are my go to, I opted to try the peanut butter version. I'm not sure what it is about chocolate and sea salt but replacing caramel with peanut butter was not a concern. It was so good. I got it on a napkin so I could eat as we walked back to our hotel. I suspect I'll be back there trying another bit of chocolate before we leave here.

So many fun fudge flavours to choose from, matcha to birthday cake as well as other delicious…read morechocolate desserts. This store is also so cool because you can see them make the fudge in front of you which is so cool. We got the classic chocolate fudge which was delicious, definitely will have to try some of the crazier flavours next time I visit.

This was so inviting even before we went in. There were people outside the store sipping tea and…read moreenjoying the weather. Inside smells so good and I appreciate all the sampler gift sets. The owner was very helpful in assisting us picking what we would enjoy and what our friends would like. You can also sample teas there. There's a website if you like a tea and can't head back to the shop.

I had Jolene's Tea House saved on my Instagram for months prior to coming to Banff! It was so much…read morefun walking through the store to smell all the different teas. My daughter loved the ability to try some of the different samples, too. The gentleman working the front desk was so kind and helpful. He went out of his way to help my daughter reach tea that she wanted to smell and offered her extra samples when she liked something. I ended up purchasing a tin of wild blueberry rooibos tea and then 6 single packets to bring back for my coworkers. Lovely store - will continue to purchase more tea online to have in our house in the states!

This is a pretty cool candy store and it seems like almost every tourist resort place I have been…read moreto there is sure a candy store around. Walked in and it had all sorts of candies. But the candies are over priced though. But there are some that you can't get elsewhere.

This candy store is a sure seduction when walking the main boardwalk in Banff, the only thing that…read moreis my largest criticism is the size of the store rows. In fact just walking into the store itself you have to wait till the people either goes in or out before you yourself enter in or out. Also while walking down the rows I think I knocked over a couple of packages and I saw a couple of abandoned lollipops strewn on the floor. For candies be sure to expect Old Tyme Favourites, Liquorice, Chocolate Bars, Chocolates Liqueur, Chocolate & Candies Liqueur, Sugar Free Chocolate & Candies, and Maple Syrup Products. But my favourite areas was the Pez wall, would you like Pez candy being served to you by the throat of Johnny Depp as a pirate, Orlando Bloom, or perhaps from Hello Kitty or Donald Duck. The sky's the limit on this Pez board. There seems to be back areas where they make candy or the gift wrap the products you buy. I am not quite sure as I got kind of claustrophobic so I had to leave. But this candy shop has every option of candy in my opinion.