One of the many highlights of driving the Icefields Parkway is the point where the road crosses the…read moremighty Saskatchewan river. My trips have been in the winter and seeing The Crossing for gasoline and a little something to eat is a welcome sight. The Crossing Resort also offers Motel rooms along with a Dining Room, Cafeteria, and a huge Gift Shop. At the peak season, it takes about 80 staff members to operate the resort. Walking into their gift shop turned out to be a welcome afterthought. The sales floor is huge and there's lots of stuff to consider, even if I didn't really need any of it. And since I may never pass this way again, of course I bought something! And I'm sure it had a Maple Leaf on it.

The Crossing Gift Shop was an unexpected surprise when I first walked in there. There is 2800 sq…read moreft of retail space that has anything and everything. It is definately a fun browse before you hit the highway; Right in the middle of the shopping area, there is a large jewellery counter that has everything from assembly line inexpensive jewellery for kids, to beautiful semi-precious stone jewellery for adults. In the back, there is a grocery aisle if you are looking for snacks. There is also a large selection of books, dvds and CDs if you are looking to entertain passengers with a new movie or some new music. There are tonnes of souvenirs. Almost anything you can think of. Tshirts, sweatshirts, carvings and artwork, maple syrup and Canadian souvenirs. It is almost impossible to get out of this store without purchasing "something". And the prices aren't too bad! If you are looking to stock up on anything for your road trip, or to find some unique souvenirs, the crossing is definately worth checking out!

We stopped here when visiting Yoho National Park…read more It's a small visitors center. My dad picked up a post card at three gift shop. I was looking for a Christmas ornament but didn't find any good ones. The rangers seemed knowledgeable and helpful. The bathrooms were clean and nice. If you're looking for information about the park, stop here.

This visitor center is actually worth a stop while driving by Yoho National Park. They have a lot…read moreof small exhibits for visitors to learn about what's in the area and they have some neat taxidermy display of animals. Most importantly, the people working there are super helpful at helping you plan an efficient visit. They let you know what route to take to hit the most sights in one day. I also think the visitor center has some great amenities for guests. They have free wifi, so international guests like me can do a quick check on emails, maps, and research on the phone. There are even electric vehicle charging stations and public outlets for charging electronics. Also the bathrooms here are really big and clean, making it a great pit stop when driving around the park.

It's a small store, but it has a lot of different things. I was able to find a jade bracelet for my…read moremom. If I had more money to spend, I would have bought a small carving. The owner was friendly and was managing running two stores.

Very cool place! Lots of neat stones and bones!! Fossils, gemstones and geodes that you can split…read moreyourself in the store!!

I was in a pinch to look for some art material. I got some water color markers. I liked that the…read morestore had lots of different items and everywhere you look there is so much to take in. I do wish that they sold Christmas ornaments of maple leafs or stained glass artwork of lake louise, or the local birds - like the Canada Jay or Clark's Nutcracker. I was hoping for an ornament that was a picture frame or something personalizable. But otherwise, they have a great selection of things and stuff for kids too.

On the road to Lake Louise is this shopping mall. Samson Mall has a restaurant, grocery store and…read morelittle shops and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. It also has a visitor center that will provide information if you don't know your way around the area. It is a nice place to stop for supplies, food or gifts. Unfortunately, the power went out while we were here and all of the stores had to temporarily close up. But it is a nice place to stop while in the park if you need anything.

I'm just thankful there was something. Could there be more stores? Sure. But is the community large…read moreenough to support it when it isn't tourist season? Dunno. There was a sports store to get winter or hiking gear that you forgot. I can't remember though if there were swim suits. There was a cute gift store with some stuff for the kiddies, books, etc. There was a more kitschy souvenir shop with all your souvenir doodads. There was also a rock store with some fossils and jewelry. The mall is run by the local tribe, so at least you know you aren't supporting some faceless conglomerate. And a lot of the items sold at the stores were by locals, which I think is more unique. There was also a post office, a liquor store, a grocery store, a boba cafe (of all things), and a normal cafe. Behind the cafe are some picnic tables you can sit at. There were also a lot of tour buses coming in. If you aren't on one of these buses, be prepared for the crowds. If you're on one of these buses, I hope this isn't your final stop - I hope you have a stop at Lake Louise. I didn't really understand the effort of the tour bus groups to take photos of the river by the parking lot. Or of the parking lot. There will be better photo opportunities, I promise.

Great little spot, only negative was they didn't have souvenirs representing their area. Very…read morepolite staff and had lots of beverages to choose from.

Was driving around Yoho National Park and in need of gas and food…read more This place does the job, there's no ready-made food, just coffee. There's canned stuff and junk food, which is double the price anywhere else. It's a 10 minute drive to field, if you want actual food. There are some knick-knacks as well to take home.

Such a delightfully unique experience having this tea house rest stop on this gorgeous hike! Nice…read moreservice, tasty food! The chili really hits the spot after the hike up to get to this spot! Enjoyed the nice hot tea and coffee in the cool mountain air and breathtaking views! This hike and the tea house stop was one our fave activities during our trip!

What a UNIQUE experience!…read more The good: - you're getting warm tea and soup on a HIKE. that's pretty cool. - the environment is awesome. No electricity, wooden porch... it's a vibe. - the staff are so lovely. They are warm and personable, and they freaking climb a mountain to work every day. - the soup (vegetarian chili) and tea were so good on a cold and rainy day. - they take credit card and have a small gift shop The okay - they were out of a lot of stuff (but again... they're relying on people to hike or helicopter their supplies. It makes sense.) - the baked goods are a bit dry. We had the homemade bread with our soup and the tea biscuits. I preferred the tea biscuits with the strawberry jelly, but in hindsight, I'd stick with the soup and tea. When else can you stop at a tea house mid-hike! Highly recommend the stop.

I have been to this company a three times due to amount of items I can find that can't always find…read moreat bigger box stores. This is why I give it a two stars. There prices are fair as well. My husband has been in this store and he feels the exact same way! As for customer service I give it ZERO stars ! Every time I have been there nasty look from the employee, or owners? Then while in the building I get the feeling each time them STARING at me like I am going to steal, I get it in today world . But I always am dress professionally and I am friendly if you come across as such. Why they have to treat customers as thief's is beyond me. Then when you get to the payment I have just received extremely hostility from the employer or employee, even though I am trying to be the " professional one" . To the owners I truly hope you see this and re think about the way you treat Potential paying customers!

Very helpful. We are lucky to have a store like this in our little town. They are willing to try to…read morematch big box store prices. Shop locally, we need local business owners to succeed so we don't loose them.