Take a National Historic Site; the steaming green hue of natural hot springs; views of snow-dusted mountains and 30 breweries and you get a picture of last weekend’s Banff Craft Beer Festival – dubbed the ‘Most Beautiful Beer Festival in the World’. Now I’m not one to use superlatives loosely, so before I went to... View Article
One of my favourite ways to toast to success (or just survival) after a wintry ski day or summer backpacking trek is to indulge in a refreshing brew and a juicy burger. With perfectly crisp fries. And don’t forget chipotle mayo. My go-to? Banff Ave Brewing Co., or as locals call it, the Brew Pub.... View Article
There’s something wonderfully inviting about a wood interior and crackling fire on a winter’s eve, and St James’s Gate offers just that. I ducked into the pub recently for a farewell dinner and felt quite cozy in a dark wooden booth poring over a menu of traditional Irish fare. The particular draw for this evening’s guest... View Article
