I haven't changed my review for the Fairmont. But I am writing this update as a warning to anyone…read morewho purchases flavorite latés from here. When I came in the Summer of 2025, I noticed they use the 1883 Lavender syrup from France. Sounds fancy right? But it actually doesn't use any actual lavender syrup; the flavor is all artificial. It also contains Red 40 which has already been known to be a mutagen for 20+ years BEFORE, before RFK. My syrup had developed a microbial (bacterial most likely) biofilm and growths within the syrup. My syrup still has 6 months before the expiration date. If the syrup is being used quickly, then maybe it isn't a problem, but I don't think lavender is a super popular flavor. So if you're at the Fairmont, check the bottles of syrup flavorings before you order, especially if it is the 1883 brand. Also, if you're staying at the Fairmont Hotel...why don't they just make lavender simple syrup in the kitchen? You mean to tell me this fancy hotel can't afford to make simple syrup? It tastes better too.

About 1 month prior to our trip, We made a reservation for 10 and at the time of booking we were…read moretold that we could split up our group so that we can get nice window seating. We got the first service for afternoon tea. At the time of the booking, they said it wasn't an issue. When we arrived, we were placed all the way to the back. When we asked about seating, they told us that they could not accommodate with no explanation as to the difference. Service was a bit slow in the sense we were told hot water would come as soon as we flip the lid but it didn't. The scones tasted stellar. The sandwiches were mid. There were more sweet desserts.

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is a wonderful alternative for canoeing if the boathouses at…read moreLake Louise and Moraine Lake get too busy. What really stands out is the value; the canoe rental rates are significantly more affordable here than at the other major lakes. The staff that operates the boat house and the attached gift shop were wonderful, incredibly friendly, and helpful. While the lake is certainly less crowded than its more famous neighbors, parking can still a challenge. Expect to spend around an extra 20 minutes to park, and be prepared to walk a short distance from your spot to the water's edge. Once you're there, it's well worth the effort. There are also several beautiful, easy-to-moderate trails circling the lake to explore the scenery on foot after your paddle. Cilantro on the Lake restaurant can get busy, but The Window walk up food counter is quick, and perfect for grabbing some food for a picnic in the canoe. Highly recommended for a more relaxed and less crowded scenic mountain experience!

I go to see three beautiful lakes on my first day in Banff National Park. Our last stop was at…read moreEmerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Yoho National Park is one of the four contiguous national parks in Canada's Rocky Mountains. Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake near the town of Golden. The lake has a emerald green color to it and is enclosed by mountains of the President Range. I had a nice time here. I did some of the hiking trials and saw a little bit of wildlife along the way. This lake is less crowed than Louise and Moraine lakes which I enjoyed. I enjoyed the views while hiking and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. I grabbed lunch at the Cilantro on the Lake restaurant before heading out. There are canoe rentals at Emerald Lake if you want to get out on the water.

The view is totally worth the price you pay for it :) the name does justice to this place…read more The food is expensive - and tasty :) you are splurging for the location and amazing service. We had the lobster roll (not enough chunks and bread was not warm by the time I got it), Alberta steak (super tasty!), burrata and seafood salad were ok. The drinks were very unique- I would come back for drinks and appetizers next time. The view - sigh - one could just sit there and reflect on life and enjoy what nature has to offer us. Spectacular lake Louise views

We visited Lakeview Lounge for a late lunch and it was a pleasant experience. We arrived a little…read moreearly for our reservation, but the staff were able to accommodate and seat us soon after checking in. I'd recommend making a reservation at least 60 days in advance. I will say the views of Lake Louise from the restaurant are quite lovely. We were seated inside and it was cozy and comfortable. Customer service was excellent, our server, Joe was absolutely wonderful. Joe was very friendly and was able to help us out with our questions, deciding on entrees to order and he checked in occasionally during our lunch. The lunch menu has a fair amount of options for starters and entrees. I was curious about the pasta dish, but thought the cost was a bit high. I ordered the rotisserie chicken and caesar salad (which is made at your table) and it was good. I was not a fan of the seasoning of the chicken but the salad was great. My mom had ordered the fish and chips and was impressed with the portions and the texture and flavor. She enjoyed her entree along with a french onion soup. We also split a key lime tart, which was a good balance of sweet and tart. Overall, a great meal and dining experience. I'd recommend visiting Lakeview Lounge if you're interested in enjoying a delicious, memorable meal with scenic views.

These cabins are dated, small, and very overpriced for what is included. The cabin was not clean…read morewith cobwebs on the ceilings and crumbs in the couch cushion. The cabin only had two electrical outlets total in inconvenient spots, no hair dryer, no refrigerator, nor a coffee maker. Breakfast in the main lodge included one stale pastry of your choice and a coffee/tea. They do have a small selection of snacks and other merchandise for sale. Additionally, when we checked out by turning in our cabin key we nothing more than a thank you before the young front desk representative went back to texting on her phone. No questions asked about how our stay was or anything else. Would not stay here again and would not recommend it.

We had a small event taking over 10 of their cabins. What a lovely spot. Beautiful grounds with…read morethe fresh snow, the 100+ year old cabin was so unique and cozy. Bed was comfy and overall just quaint. Wish we were there longer to relax, enjoy the surroundings, have a fire.. We all had dinner and loved it. Food was delicious, and hot!! (So rare!) and plentiful along with great service. We had a gal who stuck out our crew as we continued to enjoy a few drinks after dinner as we laughed and enjoyed some music much later than was their intention I'm sure. Everyone was so accommodating and we had a wonderful time. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique spot and great food in a proverbial winter wonderland. I'm sure we'll be back!

The menu price differs from the online menu price. Small meat pizza 19.00 online. Restaurant menu…read morecharges 26.00. Ask waitress, she says the online price is the take out price. Hate bait and switch crap

well over 40 years in business. arguably the best food downtown. Definitely, the best pizza.read more

We went here this morning after Lake Louise and it hit the spot. We got 4 sandwiches/wraps…read more Chicken salad, the Houston (pulled pork), Greek wrap and chicken Caesar salad wrap. 2 hot drinks and banana bread. According to my family, all the sandwiches were good choices. I tried my daughter's chai which was perfect. This place is very small but it's good to take out. It was fast too. I read about it and was happy we tried it. Definitely scored an awesome place.

The food here is delicious and priced well…read more Walking in, I immediately noticed the size of the space. It's pretty tiny. There are maybe 5 or 6 tables inside, most for 2 people, so not a good place for a large group to try to eat in house. Big sign on the wall lists the menu, service was fast and polite. Problem is once you order you wait to pick up, and the service window is at the back, so it gets really crowded. I felt like I was constantly in someone's way, but that could be a me issue! All in all, delicious sandwiches and wraps for a great price.

Fairly easy hike from the trailhead. Very populated trail to see the alpine lake; it's a bit too…read moreaccessible for the normal tourist so there's a high foot traffic on the trails. If you want more peace and quiet, keep going up to the Beehive but even then, you will see more people than wild animals.

It's beautiful, it's amazing, and it's located up in the mountains. You'll hike for about two hours…read moreto reach the Lake Agnes Tea House, which overlooks this gorgeous lake. The only thing prettier than one of Banff's stunning lakes is a lake IN the mountains. I highly recommend doing this trek on one of the days that the tea house is open, as it is adorable and oh-so special. It's not open every day, so check online before you go and bring cash, as they don't accept cards. Enjoy!

Exceeded our expectations- can't wait to go back. We stayed here and Emerald Lake Lodge and would…read moreprefer the experience we had at Moraine. Aside from the magical views the room was well appointed, food was delicious and staff were very helpful. Parking was tight for our full sized truck but you are at your destination so no need to leave! Make sure you canoe and go to the top of the rock pile- Food was delicious at the restaurant. Staff were friendly and our experience was phenomenal. Highly recommended

Adding some photos of dinner, pricey but tasty and if you're staying here you are already…read moresplurging. Delicious light fluffy fresh bread, complimentary sparkling water, refilled often. We had great manhattan cocktails to start, the gem salad with blue cheese and thin bacon chips, beef tenderloin and black cod with big pieces of mushroom and wild rice. All filling and nicely prepared, a great meal after a strenuous hike.

We came here for lunch during our halfway stop on a 4-lake excursion tour. We were seated…read moreimmediately despite the restaurant being pretty busy. Our waiter, Noah, was amazing. He made recommendations when asked. He was personable, and prompt. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with a side Caesar salad. Both were delicious. The Buffalo chicken wrap had the right amount of chicken and it was evenly distributed throughout the wrap along with the other ingredients. The Caesar salad was good and exactly how I expected it to be. No complaints. Also the restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated.

Kind server and great place for a poutine. Been looking for poutine and saw this place had it!…read moreStopped by after snowboarding lake Louise. Cozy restaurant with lots of seating. Only came here for the poutine. Decently sized and shareable. We got the Montreal smoked meat poutine. Fries are hand cut and doubled fried. Crispy outside and a nice dense potato inside. Gravy was tasty and the cheese melted with the gravy. Montreal smoked meat was tasty.

Even though my trip to Canada mostly cantered around Banff, my tour bus did take us into Yoho…read moreNational Park for a part of the day. Yoho is the smallest of the four contiguous national parks. The other ones are Jasper, Kootenay and Banff National Parks. Yoho is an interesting name for a National Park and comes from the Cree language. It means "awe and wonder". After a stop at Lake Louise and Moraine, we ended up finishing our day at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. One of the things that I enjoyed about this park and lake was that it was less crowded than Banff and the other two popular lakes. I ended up walking the nature trail around beautiful deep-green Emerald Lake. I enjoyed the views and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. Sadly, Emerald Lake was the only area of Yoho National Park that I was able to explore. Hopefully I am able to see other areas like Takakkaw and Wapta Falls, Lake O'Hara and the Natural Bridge next trip.

After spending most of our week stay exploring Banff and Kootenay National Park's, we decided to…read morecheck out Yoho as well. We stayed at a timeshare in Radium Hot Springs, which was a perfect central location for exploring all three! Yoho was less busy than Banff and Kootenay, which we appreciated after almost a week of crowded stops. Our drive up to Golden was gorgeous in the Fall. We then headed over to Field, to visit Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake. Both were gorgeous! We even had lunch at The Emerald Lake Lodge during our visit. You can rent canoes on Emerald Lake. It's cheaper and less crowded than the more popular Lake Louise in Banff National Park. We also stopped to visit Natural Bridge. The glacial blue water was absolutely beautiful. My husband enjoyed the Spiral Tunnels stop more than I did. He found all the placards interesting. It would have been cool to see a train enter or exit the tunnel, but it didn't happen during our visit. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. It was much more relaxing than the busier ones. Don't sell this national park short. If you have extra time, it's definitely worth a visit!