The Best Coffee Shop in Banff

Banff National Park, Alberta

If ‘people watching’ is one of your favourite sports, you are going to love Banff. So many different kinds of people stroll up and down the streets of this gorgeous little town. Window shopping is a big favourite amongst tourists as is stopping in for a beer in one of the many pubs or if it’s that bit too early – a coffee. Though Banff doesn’t have many commercial franchises, it does have a Starbucks (and a half) one in Safeway. I would love to say it’s terrible but truth be told, it does great coffee, has a warm atmosphere and friendly staff. There is also three Evelyn’s Cafe’s (and counting) and a Second Cup. However, it is the hidden hippy cafe on Bear Street that for me is the winner of Best Cafe in Banff- the WildFlour.

The Wild Flour does the best coffee in Banff.

‘People watching’ is also one of my favourite pastimes and this cafe is an ideal place to do it. Grab the best latte in town, sit at the window, pretend to read a newspaper and just watch the world go by. Admittedly it is a bit pricier than other options around town – and this says a lot compared to Starbucks. However, there is a difference. Each coffee or tea is prepared personally and with care. All the girls that work there have a passion for caffeine that is shared with their customers. The cafes itself is big and bright and though it can, at times, get a bit too busy for my liking, it has a very welcoming feeling.

The Wildflour is also the only cafe in Banff that offers a proper menu for sandwiches and soups. Some of the options are a bit off the wall but compared to the plastic packaged sandwiches you find elsewhere, this is a nibbler’s heaven. If you have some time free in Banff and you want to relax and enjoy a good espresso cafe and uniquely delicious food, this is not just your best option but your only one!

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JASPER, Alberta – See many of the Canadian Rockies main attractions on an interpretive tour running from Jasper to Banff, Alberta. Sundog Tours operates guided tours between two of Alberta’s most scenic mountain towns including a stop at the Columbia Icefields between destinations.

The tour follows Canada’s most scenic highway, the Icefields Parkway, and stops at several scenic and popular sightseeing destinations along the way. Sundog offers either a one way excursion ending in Banff or Lake Louise or the option to continue back to Jasper. The tour lasts between 6 and 12 hours depending on whether you decide on a one-way or round-trip excursion.

On the tour, you will see Bow Lake, the Weeping Wall, Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls. The highlight of the tour is a stop at the Athabasca Glacier where visitors can take the opportunity to ride the Snowcoach Tour onto the glacial fields.

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BANFF, Alberta – Sundog Tours offers an interpretive tour to Lake Louise, a must see attraction in Banff National Park. Learn about Banff’s touring history on a guided tour to pristine glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies.

The Lake Louise Tour passes through breathtaking winter landscapes as you learn about the mountaineering history in Banff. Learn how the untouched wilderness attracted tourists and about the accident that changed the course of Canadian Rockies culture. Finish off the day at the historic Num-Ti-Jah hunting lodge with a hot chocolate accompanied by spectacular views of Banff National Park.

The Lake Louise Tour departs once a day from the town of Banff and lasts between 4 and 5 hours.

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BANFF, Alberta – Adventure into the Canadian Rockies wilderness on an interpretative winter hiking tour. Sundog Tours offers guided hiking tours through Johnston Canyon for an opportunity to witness spectacular winter sightseeing.

Trek through prime wildlife sighting terrain while admiring the natural splendor of the canyon. The tour follows the steels walkways that were built into the canyon walls, providing a safe and exciting winter adventure.

The Johnston Canyon Icewalk is about four hours in length and passes by the popular upper and lower waterfalls transformed into ice sculptures by the winter temperatures.

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BANFF, Alberta – Learn about Banff’s rich history on a guided tour through some of the Canadian Rockies most popular sightseeing attractions. Sundog Tours departs daily from Banff on wildlife and sightseeing tours that will connect you to the history and folklore of the region.

You will have the chance to take short walks with rewarding sweeping views and panoramic vistas. There are plenty of opportunities on this three hour tour to snap pictures of stunning frozen scenery and winter wildlife.

The tour stops at several important and scenic locations in Banff National Park including A Canadian National Historic Site, the Cave & Basin. Your guide will educate you on the daily habits of Canadian Rockies wildlife and how animals adapt to survive the winter season.

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JASPER, Alberta – See many of the Canadian Rockies main attractions on an interpretive tour running from Jasper to Banff, Alberta. Sundog Tours operates guided tours between two of Alberta’s most scenic mountain towns including a stop at the Columbia Icefields between destinations.

The tour follows Canada’s most scenic highway, the Icefields Parkway, and stops at several scenic and popular sightseeing destinations along the way. Sundog offers either a one way excursion ending in Banff or Lake Louise or the option to continue back to Jasper. The tour lasts between 6 and 12 hours depending on whether you decide on a one-way or round-trip excursion.

On the tour, you will see Bow Lake, the Weeping Wall, Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls. The highlight of the tour is a stop at the Athabasca Glacier where visitors can take the opportunity to ride the Snowcoach Tour onto the glacial fields.

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BANFF, Alberta – Sundog Tours offers daily tour departures from the town of Banff through the scenic and serene mountain lakes of Banff National Park. Tour the beautiful Canadian Rockies terrain surrounding Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

The guided tour meanders through Banff National Park’s magnificent collection of glacial lakes. Once you arrive at Lake Louise, you can see the reflection of the Victoria Glacier and Mount Victoria in the calm lake waters. During the tour, be on the look out for wildlife sightings such as elk, deer, and mountain goats.

The tour departs daily from the town of Banff from several locations. Make sure to bring your camera along to snap some shots of the castle-like Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise before the tour’s finale at Moraine Lake.

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BANFF, Alberta – Adventure out on an evening wildlife tour and boat cruise which practically guarantees native wildlife sightings. Set out on a Canadian Rockies wildlife viewing adventure in Banff National Park with Sundog Tours.

The tour starts with a comfortable coach ride along Cascade Mountain to Lake Minnewanka. Banff National Park comes to life in the evenings with a bustle of wildlife activity so have your camera ready to capture a flurry of activity from bighorn sheep and mountain goats to deer and even bears.

Sundog Tours has several pick-up and drop-off locations in the town of Banff and the tour runs for approximately four hours with plenty of wildlife sighting opportunities.

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BANFF, Alberta – Sundog Tours offers touring packages to Lake Minnewanka while highlighting many of the popular attractions in the Canadian Rockies. Take a cruise on Banff’s most pristine waters while watching for wildlife sightings and admiring majestic mountaintops.

Sundog’s guided tour sets out from the town of Banff, passes Cascade Mountain on to the Cascade Falls. Be on the look out for native wildlife sightings including big horned sheep, mountain goats, elk, deer, and even the occasional bear.

Lake Minnewanka is nestled between majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains such as the Hoodoo Clusters and Mount Aylmer. The return trip to Banff passes through the beautiful Two Jack Lake area.

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