Must-see nightlife in Banff & Jasper National Parks

  • Grapes

    Banff Town

    Sporting original crown molding and dark wood paneling from its early days as a ladies' writing salon, this intimate wine bar in Banff's Fairmont makes an…

  • Whitebark Cafe

    Banff Town

    Early risers in need of their java fix should head straight to this sleek corner cafe attached to the Aspen Lodge. It's renowned among locals not only for…

  • Banff Ave Brewing Co

    Banff Town

    Banff Ave's sprawling 2nd-floor beer hall bustles day and night, slinging a dozen craft brews created on the premises alongside a wide range of nibbles:…

  • St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub

    Banff Town

    Banff is a Celtic name, so it's hardly surprising to find an Irish pub here, and a rather good one at that. Check out the woodwork, crafted and shipped…

  • Elk & Oarsman

    Banff Town

    Located upstairs with a crow's-nest view of Banff Ave, this is the town's most refined sports pub, with a decent lineup of beers on tap and live music;…

  • Rose & Crown

    Banff Town

    Banff's oldest pub (since 1985!) is a fairly standard British-style boozer with pool tables and a rooftop patio. Among all the town's drinking houses, it…

  • Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub

    Banff Town

    A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have…