Timeline
16:04
Pick up some handmade chocolates to take with you. Mountain Chocolates manufactures its treats on site, so you get the freshest caramel apples and sweets.
16:34
Walk down to Bow Falls. This viewpoint below the iconic Banff Springs Hotel offers easy access to the water. Arrive here just before the sun dips below the horizon to catch the final glow on the river and the hotel facade.
17:34
Head to Balkan Restaurant for dinner. The grill has been firing since 1982, offering authentic flavors from Greek families who found themselves in the Canadian Rockies. It is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the meal.
18:34
Finish the evening at Pump and Tap Tavern. This British pub is open until 02:00, making it a reliable spot for a final drink after dark.
Local tip
Mountain Chocolates is open until 20:30 on weekdays, so you have time to grab sweets before the sunset. Balkan Restaurant closes at 21:00, so order your dinner early enough to finish before the tavern opens its late-night doors.
Check before you go
- Mountain Chocolates: Su-Th 09:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 09:00-22:00
- Balkan Restaurant: 11:30-21:00
- Pump and Tap Tavern: 12:00-02:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Banff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).