Best of the Bow

Park Distillery Gin winner of Best of the Bow 2019 in the Best Distillery Product category.

Banff Poutine not only has an authentic style to offer its patrons; but a warm, inviting atmosphere with a family feel will accompany any meal enjoyed within its walls.

Le Fournil Bakery was voted best dessert in Canmore for the 2019 Best of the Bow reader's choice awards

Started in 2005 after a horrific human-wildlife encounter ending in a fatality, WildSmart has become a savored and important resource here in the valley when it comes to coexisting with wildlife.

"Both Banff and Canmore locals have said they absolutely love that we are here, which is so humbling."

Dedicated bike lanes have been voted the best use of tax dollars in Canmore –a feat that gives the Town's Manager of Engineering Services Andy Esarte some pride.

For many, paddling in Banff National Park is the quintessential Canadian experience. The Banff Canoe Club rents out canoes and kayaks to give visitors the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Banff throughout the summer.