The labyrinthine Deer Lodge developed piecemeal since its first incarnation as a 1920s log teahouse. The feel is still partly preserved, giving it as strong a sense of history as its pompous neighbor, Château Lake Louise, a short walk away. Few of the modest rooms here have phones or TV but facilities include a rooftop hot tub with fantastic views...
Though a bit off the beaten track, Melissa’s is worth seeking out for standard Canadian fare that’s good and well-priced enough to ensure the restaurant’s been in business here since 1978. Best for big breakfasts ($10-14); salads ($11–15) and burgers ($11) for lunch and superb mignon steaks ($33) for dinner. Once inside the mock-half-timbered building look out for evidence of...
A short walk from the Lake Louise Village mall, the venerable Post Hotel has a wide variety of room types – hotel rooms to one-bedroom condos, lofts and chalets – all have a contemporary rustic feel, and many have a whirlpool and fireplace. Rates vary according to the view. Amenities include an indoor pool, steam room, library and a complimentary...
Victorian-style upstairs pub that’s often the most happening place in town. It’s hard to put your finger on why: there’s pool, regular live music, but mostly its just a really good vibe. There’s also a selection of fairly middling bar-food; though the hot wings ($11) are fantastic.
Swank restaurant with wacky lamps and loud art in an otherwise understated interior. The regional cuisine is great; try the prime sirloin ($33). Other entrees, including rotisserie chicken ($18), seared salmon and parmesan crusted halibut (each $27) cost less, but none of the prices include the sides that complete your meal. So reckon on another $10 for those and don’t...
Sprawling second-floor live-music venue that pulls in bigger regional acts as well as local C&W talent. But during the day it’s the good ol’ lip-smacking Western menu that pulls in diners from the range. Choose from the likes of ribs, smoked beef brisket, steaks, and elk or bison burgers. Entrees range $13–29. Also fills up for karaoke (Tues) and line-dancing...