Spend Valentines Day In Canmore

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Spend Valentines Day In Canmore

What’s more romantic than spending Valentines Day in the stunning rocky mountains! February 14th lands on a Tuesday this year. Meaning there is availability for bookings mid week! Canmore is the perfect place to get cozy, get romantic and spend some quality time with the people you love. 

This post will go over

  • Romantic restaurants with a VIEW
  • What to do while you are here 
Couple walking in the winter forest

Dinner with a VIEW

When you think romanic dinner you may think a nice intimate restaurant or a dining experience with a VIEW. There are some pretty amazing local spots to grab dinner with an amazing view!  

Canmore

The Iron Goat | Local Favorite with Hearty Pub Fare & Shareables

This three level timber frame restaurant features a great view of Three Sisters. They’ve got plenty of craft beer on tap, shareables like Ahi Tuna & Wonton Nachos, Chipotle Mayo Duck Wings and Coconut Shrimp Salad and hearty mains such as the Bison & Elk Game Burger, Game Meatloaf, Blackened Salmon and Chicken Bacon Fettuccine.  To make a reservation CLICK HERE. 

Stunning views of mountains at a restaurant

Sage Bistro & Wine Lounge | Log Cabin Styled Wine Lounge with Mountain Views

Almost three decades in as a family owned business, Sage Bistro and Wine Lounge provides an intimate and rustic Canadian log cabin vibe. Visit the classic and sophisticated bistro downstairs or the contemporary upstairs wine lounge and enjoy one of two distinct menus with ingredients from local purveyors. To make a reservation CLICK HERE.

Lodeg style restuarnt

Local Canmore Favourites

4296 | Known for great cocktails and food | Features a hidden Speakeasy 

This local small restaurant offers guests a one of a kind experience to indulge in some incredible food and they are known for there amazing cocktails. If you book a reservation online you can book into their private speakeasy hidden in the back. This space is the perfect place to spend your Valentines Day. To make a reservation CLICK HERE.

Very cool bar with purple lighting

Sauvage | Welcome to the wilderness | 

Sauvage offers a unique, one of a kind dining experience. With a focus on sustainability, the menus change frequently to reflect what is available, not just in that season, but in that moment. Let their servers guide you in a tasting menu experience, whether it be “the Hunter” or the vegetarian alternative, “the Gatherer”. To book a reservation CLICK HERE

Banff

Sky Bistro | Canadian Cuisine at 7,510-ft

Perched at the summit of the Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain, this destination restaurant serves a distinctively Canadian menu with locally sourced ingredients. Visitors also enjoy a collection of adventures such as mountain-top sunsets, stargazing, the interpretive centre, theatre, a 1km mountaintop boardwalk and rooftop fire pits. Call to make a reservation, CLICK HERE

restaurant with mountain views

Juniper Bistro | Fabulous Brunch, Shareables, Dinner & Cocktails with Local Ingredients

Serving consciously sourced, handcrafted Canadian cuisine and cocktails in one of Banff’s most stunning settings. The Juniper Bistro is a wonderful spot to feast and relax after a day’s adventure. Visit for their famous daily brunch, voted Best in Banff by Bow Valley locals! CLICK HERE to make a reservation. 

at a restaurant with mountain views

Rundle Lounge | Dainty High Tea with a View

Bright by day, enchanting and intimate at night, the Rundle Lounge at Fairmont Banff Springs is a unique dining experience in a grand, historic Castle with a view. Go for the aesthetic and classy afternoon tea and pastries. Or, go for the burgers which have been voted best in the Bow Valley. Ask for a window seat! CLICK HERE to make a reservation 

Things to do while you are here for Valentines Day

Stay In and Get Cozy

Head down to the hot tub and relax. After, order in some great take-out and put on your favourite romantic comedy. Enjoy a night of relaxing with your person on Valentines Day.  

Cozy by a wood fire

Check out the local shops on Main Street

Bundle up and head down to Main Street Canmore where you will find local art galleries, cute boutiques, coffee shops and more! This is a great way to spend an afternoon in Canmore. Check out this post for a list of must see shops- CLICK HERE 

Stonewaters Canmore

What’s playing at the local cinema 

The Lux Cinema Banff is a great place to catch a film. Start off by checking the shops out downtown Banff, then grab bite to eat and then head to a movie. The perfect date night. 

Mountain Movie Theatre

Book a bowling lane at High Rollers 

High Rollers is a local favourite spot. You will find 6 bowling lanes, 3 pool tables, pizza slices the size of your hand and 48 craft beers on tap. This is the perfect place to make some fun memories! 

Cool Bowling Alley

Spend the afternoon at the Nordic Spa

The Nordic Spa is a quick 45min drive from Canmore. Book a day at the spa and relax in their hot pools, cold pools, saunas and steam cabins. You can grab a tea and a bite to eat at the cafe or a hand crafted cocktail. 

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