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Banff

:For the Scottish town that Banff was named after, see Banff (Scotland) The town of Banff in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies, is the larger of the two populated areas in Banff National Park, about an hour and a half drive west of Calgary and four hours south of Jasper. Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like many mountain towns, Banff has a very different character in winter and summer. There is a decent selection of bars and restaurants but predictably a few too many souvenir shops and boutiques. European travellers will especially welcome the sidewalks that facilitate exploration of the town on foot.

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10 places match

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    Banff Avenue Brewery

    The local brewery in Banff operates out a darkened second floor space downtown. A good IPA for the craft beer snob, and a selection of other milder beers here for the tourist market. Elk pie and bison stew are on the menu.

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    Dancing Sasquatch

    Very popular with the locals who like to party and with tourists. Be there by 10PM to avoid long lines on weekends and holidays.

    Daily 9PM-2:30AM

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    High Rollers

    Bar featuring four bowling lanes, pizza, and a selection of craft beers.

    Sun-Fri 4PM to late, Sat noon to late

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    Park Distillery

    Local distillery, serving their own liquors, flights, and cocktails, together with comfort food. Space opens to outside in summer.

    11AM-10PM

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    Pump and Tap Tavern

    British pub. Looking to watch the footie game or cricket match?

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    The Beaver

    Samesun Backpackers Lodges

    Banff's liveliest and most central Backpacker bar. Nightly drink specials, $3 cocktails, $3.25 pints until 7PM every night. Open mic, trivia, live music and theme parties.

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    Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon

    Wild Bill's offers bands, a dance hall, line dancing & two stepping. Can accommodate groups of all sizes.

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    Elk and Oarsman

    Canadian-style pubs.

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    Rose and Crown

    English pub.

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    St. James Gate

    Irish pub.