Canmore
Hunter
Satiate your taste buds at this sleek new restaurant in Canmore, which opened in June. Hunter offers an impressive selection of quintessential steak house dishes, including shrimp cocktail, wedge salad, steak tartare and, of course, mouth-watering cuts of beef. This Concorde Entertainment Group spot elevates its cuisine with a wood-fired Josper grill, combining charcoal, hardwood and precise temperature to serve up the most exquisite steaks.
1020 Spring Creek Dr., Canmore, huntersteakhouse.ca
Studio 103 Reformer Pilates
If you’re looking for a low-impact, full-body workout, Studio 103 is the place. Open since June, this cozy reformer pilates boutique in downtown Canmore hosts weekly classes for all ages and skill levels. Guests can choose from three memberships or opt for a single or multi-class pass.
200, 817 Main St., Canmore, 103canmorepilates.com
The Bike Shop Canmore
Cyclists living in the Rockies can look forward to the amenities of The Bike Shop, with its new location set to open summer 2026. Guests will find all their favourite essentials in-store, including bikes, accessories, apparel and bike parts. Riders will also be able to stop into the shop and purchase a local brew and a quick bite from its small menu after a day of hitting the trails.
901 Mina St., Canmore, thebikeshop.com
The Sunday Social: Canmore’s Summer Run Club
Lace up your running shoes and make the most of the mornings with this weekly summer running crew that launched this year. Taking place every Sunday at 8 a.m until September 6, the group meets at Lovely Ice Cream and sets out on a new five-kilometre route each week. Designed for all abilities, participants can run or jog the route at their own pace and enjoy the community experience.
Meets at Lovely Ice Cream, 101, 200 Old Canmore Rd., 403-763-2896, thesundaysocial.club
The Cheezie Musical: The Unofficial Underdog Story Of The Snack That United A Nation
The Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Theatre brings an exciting original musical to the stage this summer. The Cheezie Musical: The Unofficial Underdog Story Of The Snack That United A Nation runs until August 15, telling the story of Hawkins Cheezies and how it became a symbol of national pride.
705 Main St., Canmore, 403-621-1000, carter-ryan.com/theatre
Banff
Dusty Boots Dance Hall and Saloon
Open since January, this dance hall and saloon is the perfect spot to kick up your boots and enjoy fancy cocktails, cold beer, western fare and live music. Its menu boasts a hearty list of snacks and mains with dishes like Frank’s smashed cucumbers, mushroom and Comté toast and old school shrimp cocktail. Folks can also get in on the free line dancing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or book a free karaoke room for parties of up to 30 guests.
120 Banff Ave., Banff, 403-762-4002, dustybootbanff.com
When our eyes touch and Thick as Thieves Exhibitions at The Whyte Museum
In May, The Whyte Museum launched two new exhibitions. Thick as Thieves tackles themes like mutual desire, fraternity and fidelity, while the When our eyes touch exhibit looks at the lives and careers of The Whyte Museum’s founders, Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte, through portraiture. Both exhibitions can be viewed at the museum until November 8.
111 Bear St., Banff, 403-762-2291, whyte.org
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
After undergoing a property-wide renovation, this luxury mountain resort recently opened as North America’s first Emblems Collection hotel. The revamp brings a new hydrothermal wellness facility and high-end fitness centre (slated to be completed in early September), redesigned guest rooms, and new on-site dining options like Parker’s Table, a restaurant highlighting Canadian cuisine.
300 Mountaine Ave., Banff, 888-746-7625, emblemscollection.com/rimrockbanff
Revelstoke
Revelstoke Skywalk
Explore this new suspension bridge and cantilever view deck experience at the Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The skywalk spans more than 75.7 metres, with stunning views of the Monashee Mountains, Columbia River and the town of Revelstoke. The excursion starts with a scenic ride up the Revelation Gondola to the Skywalk Trail, just a short walk away from breathtaking views along the bridge. You can also stop for a photo-op at the impressive cantilever viewing platform anchored directly into the mountainside.