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Old School Bus Ice Cream

4.4 (81 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Carla C.

Black cherry and butter pecan were 10/10. Creamy flavorful. Very nice ice cream. Price was as expected. Busy place when it's hot out. Has some picnic benches to eat at as well. Can ask for a sample before buying.

Delicious ice creams ! We tried bear claw which was yummy and reasonable rates . Check hours before going as was closed on weekday. Near an egg roll truck which also looked interesting.

black raspberry bugaboo

an adorable family-owned business, such polite service and i LOVED my icecream! Even though it was one scoop, the serving was plenty. I highly recommend coming by here and getting the Black Raspberry Bugaboo!!

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Christine L.

Heads up, they're only open during the summers. Would recommend keeping up with them on Facebook because that's how they announce when they're coming "out of hibernation", where they'll be, when they can only take cash, when they're closed because of weather or private events, and all the other general updates. Also, if you're planning to park in the immediate area, this part of 9th street is $3 per hour from 8 AM to 8 PM during peak season. Also, a thing to note is that their patio area is pretty open to the elements. There are one or two umbrellas on the table(s) but, during the summer there is little to no shade besides those thanks to the angle of the sun. So during the time when the sunlight is REALLY beating down or when it's raining, people are going to stake their claim on what little there is. If you really want someplace to sit down and enjoy your treats while the patio space is too crowded, go back to the other side of the block where the park is. Or at least, they have benches and trees where out around the Canmore Museum. Old School Bus Ice Cream really does SUPER tasty ice cream while being one/two streets over from Canmore's main street. They also do floats, milkshakes, shaved ice, and canned drinks/soda from what I was told was a local Canmore company (The Grizzly Paw). Super integrated with the local community. They have pamphlets and stuff for new local restaurants and participate in money-raising for charities. So if you're looking for something new to do or visit, drop by to see if they're advertising anything (almost like a bulletin). Overall, if we visit again, this is definitely our list. And I definitely want a cone and MORE scoops next time lol. I had admittedly tried their green tea because I was wondering/testing what kind of flavor it would have, and it was wonderful. Wonderful enough that this is a must-return-to spot in order to try even more flavors!

Kiddie scoop of Cookie Monster
Jingyan Y.

Super fun ice cream stop! They had so many flavors and also let you try flavors. Really fast turnaround time. Takes card or cash. I loved that they had different sizes of ice cream. The kiddo size was perfect for us, and only $2.50 CAD. Nice outdoor seating. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

I think this was called monster something
Krista R.

This was the cutest little place. We stumbled across it while walking around. Highly recommend they have a ton of different flavors. Service was fast.

Sarah S.

What a fantastic use of an old school bus! Repurposing at its best. Loved how many flavors there were to choose from, perfect for a hot day. Ice cream was good although I think I was more excited about the bus then the actual ice cream. Definitely a unique experience.

Double scoop- cookies and cream and Bear Claw
Kayla U.

Here are our FIVE star FAPS: Food (F): School's out! Summer's here! Old School Bus Ice Cream is your go to summer ice cream treat! We tried five flavors in two days- Cherry Cheesecake (special), Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Bear Claw, and Cookie Monster! All we delicious , but our top three included Cookie Monster, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, and Bear Claw! The price for ice cream was unbelievably cheap for their portion size and flavor in comparison to ice cream from Hawaii and Los Angeles! Best ice cream in Canmore, especially since they are open later than 8 PM! Ambience (A): Love the concept of the ice cream shop being a bus! Lots of family and friends getting ice cream, but not a lot of seating options. Have to be lucky to snag a seat! Parking (P): Free on street if after 8 PM! If not, follow the QR code on parking meters to pay for parking! Service (S): Friendly and Quick service! Overall, a MUST go to place for ice cream in Canmore! Would recommend!

Orange creamsicle
Connie C.

Ice cream joint serving ice cream out of an old school bus! The ice cream was delicious, vibes were great, and prices were very reasonable. We went back at least 4 times when we were staying in Canmore. The wacky watermelon flavor was my absolute favorite!

Ben H.

Old School Bus Ice Cream has been around for 18 years, so they must be doing something right. Located on a side street in Canamore, it's clear that it's uniqueness make it a Canamore staple. It's a former school bus turned into a hippie / ice cream mobile. I ordered the Maple Walnut in order to taste the Caniadneness in each bite. The ice cream was really good. Highly recommended

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Meily A.

Really cool spot with a wide selection of ice cream flavors. We visited twice during our visit to Canmore and you can tell they get a lot of traffic. They also have shaved ice but we only tried the ice cream. There's a few tables if you wanna sit. Their hours are pretty good, open from 11 am to 10 pm so if you have a late sweet craving this is a good choice.

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Andrea H.

Delish, creamy, tasty expresso chip and maple walnut ice cream. Best part was the 18 year ice cream business is located in a converted school bus. So cool.

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Amanda L.

A must visit in Canmore!! It's a quaint and unique ice cream shop that it ONLY OPEN MONDAY TO THURSDAY! They have a multitude of flavors to choose from. We got the Bear Claw (chocolate ice cream with cashews and caramel) and Mocha Almond Fudge, which had actual mocha beans in it. Both were rich and creamy, and so so good!! As a chocoholic, it definitely hit the spot. Would definitely come back

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Ohhh this was goood!! Sorry forgot the flavors we tried. Very creamy and not too sweet.

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Ice cream was delicious and the two young people working were a delight! Please visit and enjoy

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Serving sizes and flavors were awesome. Friendly staff. Great location. Would definitely come back

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A wonderful find in Canmore! The ice cream is creamy, delicious and not overly sweet. We loved it!

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Great staff, delicious ice cream and a great variety of flavors. Tried several while we were here and this was the best by far.

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Excellent ice cream selection. Cute little shop. Lovely texture to the ice cream. Family friendly.

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