Drink

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.

nightlife

Address: 433 Banff Ave
Website: beaverbarbanff.com (opens in a new tab)

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