Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Kananaskis

"The Maple Leaf in the heart of downtown Banff offers an enticing brunch menu every day of the week. Their log cabin design is sure to warm your soul no matter the season. Known for their mouthwatering maple bacon as well as their Canadian bacon Benedict, The Maple Leaf is an easy choice for an authentic Canadian brunch."

"The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge has a warm mountain atmosphere with a lot of Canadian Inspired dishes. They use local Canadian ingredients such as an Alberta beef ribeye and or maple dijon B.C."

"Maybe because everyone is fueling up for a big day in the mountains, morning meal spots abound and many do it really right. Brunos Bar and Grill is one such place that serves a killer breakfast and mounds of it at a reasonable price. Veggie options are available yet the menu is definitely pig heavy."

"It can be incredibly annoying at times when a restaurant offers only one or two vegan options that you’re stuck with and probably wouldn’t usually choose. We’ve all been there, gazing at the menu trying to drum up excitement over the third mushroom burger you’ve eaten this week. Luckily, Parks Distillery and Earls Kitchen + Bar both offer kick-ass plant-based menus."

"Earl’s Banff 299 Banff Avenue (403) 762-4414 11:30am til late. Earl’s is always reliable for good meal. Their menu has burgers, pizza, pasta and other creative entrées, salads and appetizers."

"This quintessential mountain-town pub has been in business for more than two decades and is beloved by locals for its cheap drinks and hole-in-the-wall feel. Here you can watch the game, play darts and earn the gratitude of your friends with a round of reasonably priced shots. Amiable owner Tommy Soukas can often be found slingin’ pints and framed photos of visiting celebrities underscore this pub’s universal appeal."

"A visit to Tommy’s has remained the same now as the good old days. You can bet on mingling with locals, cheap drinks (and pub food) to begin the night, and a short walk to any of Banff’s nightclubs - one is right next door. It’s also a hub for jam nights and live sets from local musicians."

"A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have made Banff their temporary home."

"Bear Street Tavern is a great place to hang out in the afternoon in Banff and is best for known for the pizza and beer. The restaurant has an amazing dog-friendly patio where you can enjoy your meal directly under the sun. A unique customer favorite is the Godfather pizza; topped with truffle oil, confit garlic, prosciutto, arugula, and finished off with herbed panko, giving it a satisfying crunch."

"This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of pulled-pork nachos or a bison-and-onion pizza, accompanied by..."

"Winter activities often mean you’re burning plenty of calories, so if you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere and some tasty grub, head to this tavern to replenish."

"Bear Street Tavern is a great place to hang out in the afternoon in Banff and is best for known for the pizza and beer. The restaurant has an amazing dog-friendly patio where you can enjoy your meal directly under the sun. A unique customer favorite is the Godfather pizza; topped with truffle oil, confit garlic, prosciutto, arugula, and finished off with herbed panko, giving it a satisfying crunch."

"This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of pulled-pork nachos or a bison-and-onion pizza, accompanied by..."

"Winter activities often mean you’re burning plenty of calories, so if you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere and some tasty grub, head to this tavern to replenish."

"The Willow Stream Spa in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is one of the most famous spas in the Canadian Rockies. They are proudly one of the 25 best spas in Canada, an award they won from the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards. The focal point of the Willow Stream Spa is the rejuvenating waters that brought people to the iconic "Castle in the Rockies" 100 years ago."

"A short distance from the gondolas, visitors to Banff will find the Upper Hot Springs. For over 100 years now, visitors have been enjoying the natural mineral water springs, which are kept at a steady 98-104 degree Fahrenheit (37-40 Celsius). The views from up here is also incredible: at an elevation of 5,200 feet (1,585 m), visitors relaxing in the springs have an incredible view of Mount Rundle and the rest of the alpine valley."

"At 1585m, the Banff Upper Hot Springs are the highest in Canada and still allow visitors the chance to enjoy the healing waters that have been visited by those in The Bow Valley for hundreds of years. Bring your own bathing suit or don a heritage onesie suit for the authentic 1800’s experience. Visit early in the day for the most relaxing dip."

"Relaxation guaranteed: the water in the hot pool is maintained at a temperature of +/- 38 degrees Celsius. Discovered in 1884, the hot springs are one of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park as well as a real historical gem."

"They boast of offering spa services at some of the best prices that you can find in the rather expensive town of Banff and have about twenty-five years’ worth of history to show for it. The location only adds to the brilliant experience that the mountain spa offers and the rooftop 360-degree view of the Canadian Rockies are best enjoyed with a beverage that you can get right there. They offer all sorts of services, including massages, facials, hair removals, body wraps, manicures, and pedicures, so that their customers leave feeling like the best version of their physical self."

"Located inside Irwin’s Mountain Inn Hotel, this restaurant serves up food with a Mexican and Spanish influence. In addition to mains, they also serve tapas, which are smaller plates that enable you to try a variety of foods. Tapas are quite popular in Spain and two options we tried during our visit was the Sauza Cream Prawns, which are sauteed in a tequila cream sauce, as well as the Seafood Ceviche, which includes Salmon, Prawns, and Scallops marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and onions."

"El Toro has been a feature in Banff for over 40 years, and features Canadian cuisine with a spanish/latino twist. Breakfasts cost between 7 and 15 bucks and features a very egg heavy menu; eggs benedicts, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast burritos etc. It’s wholesome food that’s worth checking out if Banff is busy and you’re looking for a breakfast spot in a pinch or you’re getting an early start."

"This go-to location caps off most night-on-the-town itineraries in Banff, and for good reason. Pizza by the slice or whole ones to go, donairs with sweet sauce, and poutine with all the best fixings are sure to hit the spot when the wee-hour cravings kick in – or as a hangover remedy the next day."

"This unassuming hole in the wall is known for serving hearty comfort food all day and all night (until 4am)  – and for delivering to weary travelers unwilling to venture from their hotel rooms."

"JK Bakery is another small, locally owned coffee shop that sells a good assortment of baked goods, cakes and pies to take on the go. Coming from England, I was pretty over the moon to find sausage rolls and pies for sale here, which are the perfect road trip snack. They also have pretty tasty cinnamon rolls occasionally, sandwiches and soups."

"K Bakery Cafe is a cute little coffee shop that serves the delicious black tea that I LOVE – creamy earl gray tea. They also offer specialty coffees, teas, and light snacks and baked goods. Located at 229 Bear St by the movie hall in Banff."