One of the joys of summer is eating outside in the sun.
Whether you’re hiking to the top of a mountain or simply finding a scenic place to picnic, you can load your backpack, basket or cooler with fine beverages and culinary offerings from local makers in Banff, Canmore and Jasper.
Wild Flour Bakery
Every time my family is in Banff, we stop by Wild Flour Bakery. It’s a reward for biking from Canmore to Banff, and it’s a must for a Banff breakfast that won’t break the bank. Fill your Thermos with Caffe Monte coffee, ethically sourced and roasted in Calgary. Then buy cookies or sandwiches to tuck in your backpack; choices vary but you can’t go wrong with their legendary grilled cheese or one of the vegan offerings. Or, if you have other fixings, get a rustic loaf of bread to accompany them. Don’t count on a table, though; this place is busy with a capital B. Get your stuff to go if there’s no place to sit inside; then find a pleasant place to perch outdoors. And keep an eye out for Olympic athletes. I’ve seen a few here over the years. The thrill never gets old.
Visit one of two locations: Wild Flour on Bear St. and Little Wild (which now offers Mario’s Gelati) on Banff Ave.
Grilled cheese sandwich to go | Wild Flour Bakery | $15
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