Have a night out at a new saloon and dance hall in Banff
Part of Banff Hospitality Collective, The Dusty Boot is a new spot for a western-inspired night out where you can sip cocktails or cold beer, dance to live music, sing karaoke and more. Stop by for “Howdy Hour” from 5 to 7 p.m. for deals like select cocktails at 50 per cent off.
120 Banff Ave., 403-762-4002, dustybootbanff.com
Rest between runs on a Casper mattress at Banff Sunshine Village
When: Now until mid-May
The next time you’re at Sunshine, take a break from your skiing or snowboarding on a Casper Canada installation. At the Casper Rest Stop, cozy up on one of three of the brand’s Wave Hybrid Snow Mattresses, complete with pillows and throws, set up at the Goat’s Eye Lodge. The free experience is a great way to get a quick rest (and try out a new mattress) before continuing your mountain experience.
Banff Sunshine Village, 1 Sunshine Access Rd., Banff, 1-877-542-2633, skibanff.com
Stop for a coffee at Big Horn Cafe in Radium
Open since 2017, this local Radium café is a cozy spot to sit and enjoy an espresso and a snack on your next journey through the mountains. Choose from a variety of pastries, sweet and savoury food items and hot drinks. Big Horn offers vegan, gluten-free and non-dairy options, as well as seasonal menus.
Big Horn Cafe, 7527 Main Street W., Radium Hot Springs, 403-861-2978, bighorncafe.ca
Support a local Olympic skier by ordering a cocktail in Lake Louise
When: Drink available from February 1 to March 15
Alpine skier Britt Richardson grew up skiing in Lake Louise and is set to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. To support and celebrate this hometown hero, Post Hotel & Spa has launched a fundraising campaign by creating a specialty cocktail called “The Britt Bomber,” and 50 per cent of funds from every cocktail sold will be donated directly to Richardson. Post Hotel, which sponsors Richardson, will also match the funds raised, which will go towards supporting Richardson in the Olympics.
Post Hotel & Spa, 200 Pipestone Rd., Lake Louise, 403-522-3989, posthotel.com
Sip wine at a special Winefest event in Canmore
When: February 13 and 14
Winefest, one of Western Canada’s most popular wine tasting events, is hosting a special edition at The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore. The event will celebrate a notable selection of global wines, including French, Italian and Canadian wines, paired with an hors d’oeuvres menu created by The Malcom’s executive chef, Graham Smith. Tickets are $260 per person.
The Malcolm Hotel, 321 Spring Creek Drive, Canmore, 403-812-0680, malcolmhotel.ca
