Anyone who knows me well - knows how much I adore grocery stores. Grabbing a wonky cart, or dirty…read morehand basket to peruse aisles full of colorfully packaged products - brings me soooooo much joy. I have spent many a birthday or anniversary at a local Grocery Outlet or favorite Health Food Store, Forget Disneyland - grocery stores are where the real magic happens. And Rusticana is one such blessed spot. We had just arrived in Canada in the late evening and I wasn't having much luck at two bigger grocery stores in Calgary. There was a staleness about them. They didn't feel right. And so driving through Canmore - my husband suggested I see if there were any grocery/health stores open in the area. It was nearing 11 in the evening and most of the area was quiet. I was surprised to see that there was indeed one darling store open - Rusticana. I had a good feeling - the moment I read its name aloud - and proudly announced to my husband: "This is the one." We pulled up and I ran out. It was close to their closing time, but the kind man behind the counter smiled at me and encouraged me to look around. The place was beautifully curated with magical grocery gems everywhere. I kept on ooohing and aahing down every aisle. There was non dairy milk, specialty fresh meats, freshly baked goods, and soooo much more. There was so much goodness packed into such a cute space. I could have spent hours in Rusticana - but I quickly grabbed some fun finds and made my way to the counter to pay. Pure happiness beamed from my face. We went to many other grocery stores throughout our time in Canada - but none spoke to me quite the same way that lovely Rusticana did. If you're in the area and looking for a treat - stop in here. Trust.

Rusticana is a household name in Canmore and has been located in the heart of downtown Canmore for…read moremany years. This store has everything groceries, specialty foods, magazines, lottery, ice cream, bakery products, specialty meats, Beaver Tails daily from 10am to 10pm, Rusty's Liquor Daily 11am to 11pm. And much much more. The store is very clean and well organized. The shelves are fully stocked all the time. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Summers are extremely busy and lineups are common and in the winter the store still attracts many locals and visitors. Their prices are quite reasonable.

My family and I had heard about this little gem of a market. As you pull up you have a magnificent…read moreview of the valley. Sir on the porch if there is room. Eat their delicious tarts with a cup of coffee. We decided to buy two of their tourtière's. The venison and bison. These pies you take home and bake them for 70 mins at 375. I have to tell you it was sooo delicious, because of the filling but especially because of the crust. So flaky and savory! Ok more about the store. It's so cool when you find a store that supports local farmers. There is a bee hive that you can see into, in the honey section. This is great for kids to see! We also loved the hand made soaps. They smell sooo good. My favorite was the black berry. We also got to try some of the local honey. Buy the honey sticks. If you are by Beeland or if you're looking for something unique and delicious, stop by and get a taste of the local flare.

Such a cute little location with an ample selection of gourmet food and delights. The owner is…read moreabsolutely lovely and we had fun talking bees and honey. Can't wait to visit again soon!

I visited the store last week and ended up buying many vinegars and oils than i had initially…read moreplanned for. Lenka from the store was amazing and very helpful. She helped me build my set of vinegars for ice-teas, dips and dressings. She was very knowledgeable about flavor profile and specific olive oils with health benefits. I really enjoyed shopping at the store and am loving using the vinegars and oils.

We had so much fun trying all the different olive oils and vinegars!! The prices are very…read morereasonable and the option to build your own box of the choices (which range from interesting flavors like lychee to 18 years aged) was wonderful. Andrea provided great service and helped answer all our questions.

We found a local upscale market where we purchased a picnic lunch. They had ready-made salads and…read moresandwiches, napkins, mustard, and ketchup for the front register. Shopping was very easy and relatively inexpensive. We were told that this is where the locals shop. We brought our own bags. They do not sell beer nor wine at supermarkets.

I was in town for the Banff Marathon and stopped in here a couple of times to buy some snacks and…read moredrinks. It was very convenient for me since it was located right next to where I parked, the Bear Street Parkade. The store was always kept clean. They had a good selection of products that were reasonably priced and was well organized. Each of the cashiers that I had interacted with were all very nice and friendly. Overall a nice place to shop.

This is a great food store, from the meat to the cheese and the sausage rolls. The staff are always…read morepleasant and helpful.

Stopped by Konig's to browse and ended up having the best sandwichs ever! highly recommend for a…read morelunch stop.

We ID everyone! No ID, No service!!! Ok ok ok, I get it, I'll bring my ID when I want to buy a loaf…read moreof bread! But did I? No. No I didn't. And was I buying bread? No. No I wasn't. If you're staying on the hill make sure you hit of this store for a top up on resources. By resources, I could mean food and toiletry basics because they definitely carry that too, but mostly I mean liquor. :) You're not going to find anything too awe inspiring in this store, but what I like about them is even though they are on the hill, I didn't feel like they completely gouged me on the prices. Mickeys (350 ml) were around $15 and 2-6's (750 ml) of liquor were late $20s to early $30s. ...Just like me, so thank you for letting me purchase said booze without me ID. See you again!

I was so happy to stumble into the Kicking Horse General Store. This store offers everything and…read moremore that you'll need for your trip to the mountains. I was able to purchase all my groceries for cooking including meat too, and grab all my essentials that weren't available in my Condo in just one stop! This store was truly a life saver, the wide variety of supplies available is perfect and beyond more than what you'll need! Thank you to the helpful staff for assisting me with my purchases and even recommending great bottles of wine for my friends and I to enjoy. Be sure to inquire about the delivery service too. It was so great to learn of this and take advantage as I was able to have all my additional items needed delivered right to my door!!! Keep up the great work with provisioning and service!

Cool candy shop that has some classic candies and child favorites. Our kids enjoyed their time…read morehere and I also got an old fashioned candy (hard cinnamon candy and there are several other flavors) which was enjoyed by all 14 in our Banff Tour adventure! Service was friendly and ambiance of the store is like a classic candy store. Thankful they are their Louise shopping plaza. 4.1 stars rounded up makes this one a 5!

Fun little candy shop similar to Fuzziwigs in Steamboat Springs CO and San Diego CA with various…read moreofferings from the wizarding world to Pez. They also have Cadbury and cereals and Pop tarts for those who crave those. They even have throw back candies like Mike and Ike's as well. If you're in the area and want to do something a bit different take a visit to the Square and you'll see this amongst the other stores.

You must visit this place! I'm so sad we found this on our last day here. Lots of amazing servers,…read moregorgeous food, and a beautiful store. You can get stuff to eat there or you can pick up everything you need to prepare dinner at your own place.

Picked up some cheeses and shortbread cookies. Valbella had an outstanding assortment of gourmet…read morefoods to please even the pickiest pallet. We enjoyed a bowl of their soup of the day - carrot ginger, and we are STILL thinking about it! Taking out onto the open air patio was definitely the move although there was some limited seating inside. Service was professional, prompt, and welcoming. We enjoyed the scents arriving from their smoker as we sipped our soup.

No matter how many oils and balsamics I have (it's a lot), it is physically impossible for me to…read morewalk by an olive oil shop on vacation and not go in. So, here we are! The space was clean, bright, open, and trendy! Each oil/balsamic had a description and pairing suggestion, and of course the ability to taste! I really appreciated that they had some unique flavors that I hadn't seen in other shops before! Two of these were the Milanese Gremolata - which was so light and refreshing, and the Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil - so smoky. They also had a variety of seasonings from truffle salt to dill pickle seasoning. They even had some fresh popcorn samples out made with their butter oil and truffle salt! The woman working was extremely nice and fun to chat with. They offer free shipping to the US with any purchase over $75, and over $50 within Canada.

You have to sample the oils and vinegars -- there's something to suit a wide variety of palates and…read moreflavour preferences in a spacious, modern, and inviting space. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for how to use the oils and vinegars in different recipes, including reductions, sauces, salads, and even desserts.