Have a delicious culinary experience in Jasper
When: November 8 to 11
Celebrate the spirit of Jasper’s culinary scene at this intimate and exclusive retreat. “Together Again” features a lineup of Jasper Park Lodge ambassadors and supporters. The retreat includes accommodation, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, reception and dinner beverages, interactive cooking classes and tastings and more. This is an adults-only event.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper, 780-852-3301, jasper-park-lodge.com
Celebrate the holidays in Banff and Lake Louise
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When: Multiple dates
There’s no shortage of events happening in Banff and Lake Louise to get into the holiday spirit. From November 14 to December 31, try a variety of hot chocolate drinks on the Hot Chocolate Trail or take a walk through the Cascade of Time Garden to watch a live Christmas story during In Search of Christmas Spirit. Shop at the Banff Christmas Market on select dates (November 14 to 17, November 22 to 24, November 29 to December 1 and December 6 to 8) or head to downtown Banff for the Santa Claus Celebration of Lights on November 16 and 17.
Shop at a Christmas market in Canmore
When: November 16 and 17
Shop and support local while working on your holiday gift list at the annual Canmore Christmas Artisans’ Market. You’ll be able to browse the wares of 75 artisans and makers offering handcrafted items such as pottery, artwork, jewellery, paintings, home ddcor, bath products and more. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 years old and under are free. Admission proceeds support the Canmore Preschool Society.
Canmore Recreation Centre, 1900 8 Ave., Canmore, canmoreartisansmarket.com
Grab some samples at the Alberta Banff Craft Beer Festival
When: November 21 to 23
This popular annual event is back in Banff. Grab a ticket and sample the best of Banff’s breweries, distilleries, pubs and restaurants. The three-day festival includes shuttle services and tickets include sampling tokens plus a commemorative sampling mug.
Cave and Basin, 311 Cave Ave., Banff, albertabeerfestivals.com
Sip and learn at the Banff Whisky Festival
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When: November 29 to 30
Celebrate the finest whisky distilleries in the world at this festival that features tasting classes, special presentations and panel discussions, all in the mountains. More than 70 distilleries from around the world are participating and pouring, including ones from Scotland, Canada, the U.S., Japan, Netherlands and Ireland.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff, 403-762-6100, banffwhiskyexperience.com
Dine at a new restaurant in Banff
The recently opened Banff Social restaurant boasts a globally inspired menu that uses local ingredients in its dishes. Try appetizers like the Alberta bison meatballs with bourbon barbecue sauce and green onions, fresh salads, a variety of burgers and hot sandwiches or entrees like a seafood linguine or elk sirloin steak.
221 Bear St., Banff, 403-762-2467, banffsocial.ca
Stay at a new Basecamp Resort in Revelstoke
Basecamp Resorts has opened its third Revelstoke property, Northwinds Hotel Revelstoke. The hotel features a mix of apartments, suites and rooms, and is located downtown near local shops, cafés and restaurants.
301 Wright St., Revelstoke, 250-805-2455, basecampresorts.com
