There’s no shortage of new places to explore in the Rockies this summer. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a night of theatre or a relaxing getaway, these new businesses and activities across Alberta’s mountain towns offer something for every kind of adventurer.
Canmore
Mountain Kids: Growing Up in Canmore Exhibit at Canmore Museum
Learn what it was like to grow up in the Canadian Rockies at Canmore Museum’s latest exhibit. The Mountain Kids: Growing Up in Canmore examines how children lived in Canmore throughout history through photographs and artifacts from the museum’s collection. The exhibit also displays photographs and stories of kids currently growing up in Canmore to show how the town has evolved. The exhibit is on now until September 1.
902B 7 Ave., Canmore, 403-678-2462, canmoremuseum.com
Oh, Anne! at the Carter Ryan Theatre
Oh, Anne!, a musical production by Carter-Ryan Theatre, hits the stage from June 12 to August 31. The show is a reimagined comedic twist on the Canadian novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery and features four actors retelling the tale of an orphan girl sent to live on a farm on Prince Edward Island in the early 1900s. Enjoy all the upbeat performances and Maritime music at this show presented at the Carter-Ryan Theatre inside the Carter-Ryan Gallery.
705 Main St., Canmore, 403-621-1000, carter-ryan.com
Banff
Arc’teryx Banff
Get your mountain gear at the new Arc’teryx store in Banff. The Canadian company sells a variety of high quality outerwear, apparel and equipment for mountain activities. Open since early spring, the 4,091-square-foot store has a product repair desk called the ReBIRD Service Centre and a Gear Library featuring a curated selection of in-season equipment for customers to try before purchasing.
123 Banff Ave., Banff, 403-760-7080, arcteryx.com
The Boss Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy stunning views with tasty local ingredients at The Boss Kitchen & Bar. The restaurant opened in early spring and offers a mix of local and global flavours with dishes like poutine, thin crust pizzas, a chicken udon bowl, bison short rib and more. Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s modern interior while soaking up views of the nearby Cascade Mountain in Banff National Park.
229 Banff Ave., Banff, 403-762-4414, thebossbanff.com
The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings by the Indigenous Seven at The Whyte Museum
Don’t miss the chance to see the incredible work of the seven artists that form the Indigenous Group of Seven, which includes Daphne Odjig, Alex Janvier, Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Jackson Beardy, Eddy Cobiness and Joseph M. Sánchez. The exhibit highlights the careers of these seven Indigenous artists through colourful pieces inspired by their culture, surroundings and families. Visit the exhibition at The Whyte Museum until October 19.
111 Bear Street, Banff, 403-762-2291, whyte.org
The Kenrick
Banff’s High Country Inn has been redeveloped and the space is now home to The Kenrick hotel, which opened in spring 2025. The new hotel offers guests a luxurious stay with a variety of amenities to relax and unwind. Customize the ultimate vacation by requesting pool cabana rentals, e-bike rentals, in-room white noise machines and more. Guests can also indulge at the in-house restaurant The Fat Ox or rejuvenate in the hotel’s Nora Pool facility, which is complete with a cold plunge, a steam room, salt water pool and more.
419 Banff Ave., Banff, 403-762-2236, thekenrickhotel.com
Yama Onigiri
Banff’s first onigiri shop opened in May. Yama Onigiri’s handmade Japanese rice balls come in flavours like classic tuna mayo or chicken teriyaki. The restaurant also has a sweet onigiri option with the strawberry matcha rice ball. Dine in or grab a snack from the shop’s vending machine filled with fresh pre-made onigiri.
306 Marten St., Banff, yama-onigiri.com
Pizzeria Sophia
Open since February, Pizzeria Sophia brings its take on Italian fare to Banff. The menu offers a full spread of pizzas, pastas and sandwiches to enjoy with mountain views. Enjoy a twist on classic Italian dishes with plates like the Sicilian fried chicken, pizza alla vodka, 50-layer lasagne bolognese and more. You can also soak up the sun while enjoying a pie on Pizzeria Sophia’s outdoor patio.
202 Caribou St., Banff, 403-985-929, pizzeriasophiabanff.com
Kananaskis
Black Diamond Club
A new luxury accommodation has opened in Kananaskis. Located on the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge property, the Black Diamond Club features 71 newly renovated rooms where guests can enjoy complimentary robes, daily buffet breakfast, après-adventure snacks, a Nespresso coffee machine, exclusive lounge access and more.
1 Terrace Dr., Kananaskis, 403-591-7711, blackdiamond.lodgeatkananaskis.com