Whistler
Imagine the best bakery you’ve ever visited, elevate the quality by the power of 10 and you might just get Purebread. Founded as a pinprick-sized business…
Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
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Banff & Jasper National Parks
It's worth detouring off the Smith Dorrien/Spray Trail for a bite at this charming backwoods lodge. Drop-ins are welcome for the daily afternoon tea,…
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Vancouver
A short stroll westward along the seawall from the Granville Island entrance, this almost-too-popular seafood stand is one of the city's fave fish-and…
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Vancouver
You'll find warm and solicitous service at this delightful contemporary Vietnamese restaurant whose authentic, perfectly prepared dishes are a must for…
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Edmonton
Duchess is a destination. You'd cross town to eat here – barefoot in snow if necessary. Feeling like it dropped straight from France, complete with Louis…
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British Columbia
Sechelt's best dining option is a slightly out of the ordinary bakery that retains the ambience of a casual bistro and specializes in biscuit sandwiches…
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Victoria
No need to conduct an opinion poll: the perennial lines in the street outside Jam suggest that this is the best breakfast spot in Victoria. The reasons?…
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Calgary
This ultra-modern, super-comfortable cafe is the kind of place you'll want to hang out all day. Bellinis, beer on tap, carafes of wine and excellent…
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Jasper National Park
Rustic yet elegant, the Num-Ti-Jah’s historic Elkhorn Dining Room lets you step back in time to Jimmy Simpson's original hunting lodge, complete with…
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Victoria
Authentic Italian flavors melded with a laid-back Victoria spirit make a devastatingly good combo. If you don’t believe us, come to Il Terrazzo, a…
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Banff Town
Not your average fast-food joint, Eddie's is devoted to building large, custom-made and crave-worthy burgers, from the usual classics to specialties like…
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Victoria
Bonsoir! You may have just arrived at the best restaurant in Victoria, a small but wonderfully elegant bistro discreetly furnished in la mode français,…
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Vancouver
A popular farm-to-table eatery, this sustainability-focused restaurant is the perfect way to sample regional flavors. Brunch has become a firm local…
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Whistler
A noisy but cheerful emporium of local food, this new place has quickly become known for its smoked meats (the ‘hunter’ part) and local veg (the ‘gather’…
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Calgary
With an earthy yet futuristic feel, award-winning Market has gone a step further in the fresh-local trend. Not only does it bake its own bread, but it…
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Vancouver
Globally feted Vancouver gelato maestro James Coleridge has reinvented his business with a cool new brand and an endlessly tempting array of perfectly…
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Calgary
In a regal bank building next to the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, Teatro has an art nouveau touch with its marble bar top, swirling metalwork and…
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Tofino
Reserve ahead for your table at this sparkling regional- and seasonal-focused restaurant that earned a spot on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in…
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Lake Louise Station Restaurant
Lake Louise
Lake Louise's historic train station is the most atmospheric place in town to have a meal. Details like stacks of turn-of-the-century luggage, the…
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Southern Alberta
So this is where cool Lethbridgians go. Park yourself at the bar with a craft brew and pulled-pork sliders or chili-cheese fries. Is the stack of antique…
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Kelowna
Noted chef Rod Butters has defined the farm-to-table movement with his casual bistro that's a temple to Okanagan produce and wine. The dining room is as…
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Edmonton
A regal attempt at a genuine Torinese coffee bar, this inviting place allows you to recline on European-style sofas and armchairs and enjoy your coffee,…
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Lake Louise
The 3.4km hike from Lake Louise to Lake Agnes is among the area's most popular – surely because it ends here. This fabulously rustic alpine teahouse…
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Southern Alberta
Seriously satisfying pizza with all of the expected renditions, plus some creative gourmet options such as bison and Saskatoon berries, as well as a…
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Edmonton
Chef and owner, Daniel Costa, delivers the best of Italy. Classy, small and candlelit, with a narrow interior and minimalist decor, Corso 32's evolving…
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Calgary
This is a true salt-of-the-earth diner in the high-rise-dominated city center. Built in 1911 and the only surviving building from the lumber yard once…
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British Columbia
This bohemian hideaway at the end of 8th St is a favorite haunt for Golden’s artsy crowd. Browse for books (new and secondhand) in the downstairs…
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Northern BC
Don't let the drab exterior of the building fool you, this is one of the top places to eat in Northern BC. The Canadian-Mediterranean fusion menu offers a…
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British Columbia
The hottest spot in Fernie, Nevados is invitingly dark inside with century-old exposed-brick walls and a lovely outside terrace for long summer evenings…
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Drumheller
This quiet, darkly lit cafe serves up soups, sandwiches, coffees, teas and desserts that would hold their own in New York City. Flavorful and fresh, mains…
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Okanagan Valley
Amid oodles of competition, this roadside stand on Hwy 97 on the north side of Summerland stands out. The owners have an orchard right behind the market…
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Banff Town
This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of…
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British Columbia
In a historic building that has been around since 1897, this place is both lively and friendly. Used as Dixie's Café in the Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah…
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Okanagan Valley
Best burger in Canada? It's your fault if it isn't, as you have myriad ways to customize at this downtown restaurant. Seven kinds of buns, 10 kinds of…
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British Columbia
On a small river island in the middle of Kicking Horse River in the center of Golden, this place features a flower-embellished riverside patio and…
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British Columbia
If some of the clientele are a tad wiffy, it's because this is the spot that outdoors types head straight to when dropping back into civilization. The…
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Okanagan Valley
It doesn't get much better than this if you're into smokehouse BBQ. This is slow craft-style cooking using local produce and the Naked Pig's own tasty BBQ…
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Vancouver Island
Ukee has about three places to refuel your car and at least another three to refuel your brain and legs while sating your sugar addiction, including the…
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Southern Alberta
Housed in a tiny red barn, the legendary Chuck Wagon Cafe feels much like the homestead kitchen it is – it draws hungry diners from miles around. The…
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Kelowna
While the beer tasting room is open from midday to 6pm daily, dining kicks in from 4pm at this welcoming spot in a historic building. There's a good line…
