


Canmore · Après
Best Après-Ski in Canmore
Canmore après runs slightly later and slightly slower than Banff. The drive back from Sunshine or Lake Louise puts most ski crews into town around 5pm, which is right at the back end of the standard 3 to 6pm happy hour window. Smart venues stretch theirs to 7pm, and a few of the brewery taprooms run all day. The Three Sisters view is part of the deal everywhere on Main Street.
The Iron Goat's afternoon patio with mountain views is the obvious starting point if the weather is decent. The Grizzly Paw Pub on 8th Street is the locals' choice, with their own beer on tap and a fire pit out the back. Tavern 1883 runs a properly priced cocktail happy hour that brings the post-ski crowd in by 4pm. Where the Buffalo Roam is the late afternoon dive option with cheap beer and live music most weekends. Sheepdog Brewing keeps its taproom open through the afternoon with a $7 pint deal. The Drake Pub is the budget-friendly stop with a wing and pint combo.
For Banff après instead, see the Banff après-ski guide. Once après wraps and you want food, the best Canmore restaurants list has options across every price point.
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Patrinos Family Restaurant
Canmore · 2:30pm–5:30pm

Sheepdog Brewing
Canmore
$14 32oz mini pitchers

Stoney's Grill
Canmore · 3pm–6pm

Tank310
Canmore

Tavern 1883
Canmore
40% off everything

The Corner Pub
Canmore

The Drake Pub
Canmore

The Grizzly Paw Pub
Canmore

The Iron Goat Pub & Grill
Canmore
Discounted pints and wine

The Local - Eatery & Bar
Canmore · 2:30pm–5:30pm

The Mineshaft Tavern
Canmore · 3pm–6pm
Select drinks from $6
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