Christmas in Banff 2012!

Elk & Oarsman • (403) 762-4616 • 119 Banff Ave.
Christmas Eve Open 11am until 1am. Three Course Festive Dinner $25. Full Menu available from 11am to 11pm. Late Night Menu available until 1am
Christmas Day Open 4pm until 1am. Three Course Festive Dinner $25. Full Menu available from 4pm until 10pm

Balkan • (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave.
Open December 24th (11am-11pm) Regular menu, Closed December 25th, Open December 26th (11am-11pm) Regular menu

Dancing Sasquatch • (403) 762-4002 • 120 Banff Ave.
The Dancing Sasquatch will be open at 9pm on Christmas Eve with a turkey buffet $10. Closed Christmas Day.

The Bison (403) 762-5550 • 211 Bear St.
Join us for a Rocky Mountain Christmas Celebration. A roaring mountain view patio campfire, a bubbling pot of Glühwein under our tree and Chef Liz's home-cooked 3 course set dinner menu $50 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Reservations recommended.

The Bear Street Tavern (403) 762-2021 • 211 Bear St.
The Bear Street Tavern will be closed for lunch on December 25th, but open for dinner service from 5pm. Menu

Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant (403) 762-3848 • 415 Banff Ave.
We have a Special Christmas Turkey Main course Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Price per plate: $ 29.95. We are also serving our regular a la carte Menu. Open every day, through the holidays. Reservations from 5:30 p.m.

The Beaver (403) 762-4499 • 433 Banff Ave.
Here at the Beaver Bar we'll be doing a $6 Christmas Eve dinner special. Unfortunately we will be closed on Christmas Day.

Rose & Crown • (403) 762-2121 • 202 Banff Ave
The Rose & Crown is open Christmas Eve regular hours (Regular menu). We will be hosting the 3 Daze of Christmas with The Kelly Hoolihans, music starting nightly at 10:30 PM. Closed Christmas Day. On Friday December 28 and Saturday the 29th we will be featuring Project Mayhem with Venom Rain on the 30th. Starting nightly at 10:30 PM.

The Aurora Night Club • (403) 760-5300 • 110 Banff Ave. (Clock Tower Village Mall)
Wednesday Dec 26 – Boxing day blow out - 1 pass gets you into both the hooDoo and Aurora with a prepaid drink at each!
Thursday Dec 27 – " Red Bull Rave Cave" Vodka Red Bulls $5.99

Hoodoo Lounge & Night Club • (403) 760-8636 • 137 Banff Ave. (on Caribou St.)
Monday Dec 24 – "Twas the Night Before Christmas" . .. when all thro' the hooDoo, the creatures were partying, especially the staff"!
Wednesday Dec 26 – Boxing day blow out - 1 pass gets you into both the hooDoo and Aurora with a prepaid drink at each!
Thursday Dec 27 – "Loosen Up holiday edition with DJ Fatmufin" $3 Jager Bombs

The Eddie Burger + Bar 762-2230 • 137 Banff Ave.
Tuesday Dec 25 – the Eddie is open from noon until 2am. Turkey burgers featured!

Maple Leaf Grille & Lounge (403) 760-7680 • 137 Banff Ave.
Tis the season! With our warm wood interior, mouth-watering Canadian inspired cuisine, and intimate private rooms, The Maple Leaf is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays! Christmas Day 2012 - Open for dinner starting at 5pm. Enjoy your favourite a la carte dishes like our signature Wild BC Salmon, Alberta Cowboy Steak & Brome Lake Duck or delight your taste buds with our traditional turkey dinner featuring black free-range organic turkey, chestnut & pheasant stuffing, maple glazed carrots, broccolini & toasted almonds, brown butter mashed potato, cornbread, Larri's homemade gravy & cranberry sauce. Make sure to leave room for our special holiday dessert: Eggnog & Maple Whiskey Cheesecake! For reservations, please call 403-760-7680

Giorgio’s Trattatoria (403) 762-5114 • 219 Banff Ave.
Tis the season! Celebrate the holidays with friends & family in our warm Trattoria style dining room. Great food, great friends, amazing memories! Open Christmas Day for dinner service starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy your favourite Italian classics like our famous Roseline or indulge in a festive 3 course feast for just $45 a person - Christmas menu. For reservations call 403-762-5114.

Tooloulou's (403) 760-2633 • 204 Caribou St.
Christmas Eve - Open till 3:00pm (regular menu). Christmas Day - Closed

Juniper Bistro (403) 763-6205 • Juniper Way
December 24 & 25 - Three Course Menu $30 - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with candied pecans & crème fraiche. Roasted Turkey served with turkey confit mashed potatoes, traditional gravy, stuffing, cranberry and seasonal vegetables. House-Made Sticky Toffee Pudding. Menu. Children’s Menu $8 - Small Portion of Roasted Turkey served with regular mashed potatoes and gravy. Vanilla Ice Cream served with maple caramel sauce. Menu. Call 403.762.2281 ext. 3 for dining reservations.

Banff Ave. Brewing Co. (403) 762-1003 • 110 Banff Ave.
We are open Christmas Day noon to 11 pm with regular menu.

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Christmas in Banff 2011!

Maple Leaf Grille & Lounge (403) 760-7680 • 137 Banff Ave.
The Maple Leaf Restaurant is offering our regular a la carte Menu on Dec 25th. We will offer a Special Turkey Entree for $35 on this date for guests who want a traditional meal. Open at 5 pm Advance reservations.

Balkan • (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave.
Open December 24th (11am-11pm) Regular menu, Closed December 25th, Open December 26th (11am-11pm) Regular menu

Dancing Sasquatch • (403) 762-4002 • 120 Banff Ave.
The Dancing Sasquatch will be open at 9pm on Christmas Eve with a turkey buffet $10. Closed Christmas Day.

The Bison 762-5550 • 211 Bear St.
Christmas at The Bison. Join us for a Rocky Mountain Christmas Celebration. A roaring mountain view patio campfire, a bubbling pot of Glühwein under our tree and Chef Sal's home-cooked 3 course dinner menu after 5pm - $45 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Reservations recommended. The Bison Restaurant & Terrace will be closed for brunch and lunch on Christmas Day.

The Bear Street Tavern 762-2021 • 211 Bear St.
The Bear Street Tavern will be closed for lunch on December 25th, but open for dinner service from 5pm. Menu

Tooloulou's • (403) 760-2796 • 537 Banff Ave.
Christmas Eve: 5:00-9:00pm Dinner Special Menu & Regular Menu (pdf). Christmas Day Breakfast: 7:00-10:30am Regular Breakfast Menu (pdf). Christmas Night: CLOSED.

Le Beaujolais • (403) 762-2712 • 212 Buffalo St.
Le Beaujolais Restaurant is open on Christmas Day featuring the regular 3 course menu or the 6 course Surprise menu.

Bistro Restaurant "Café de Paris" • (403) 762-2712 • 212 Buffalo St.
The Café de Paris is open on Christmas Day, featuring the regular menu. Same location as Le Beaujolais, corner of Banff Avenue and Buffalo Street.

Melissa’s (403) 762-5511 • 218 Lynx St.
Closed Christmas Day, Open Christmas Eve & Boxing Day. Menus: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Magpie & Stump (403) 762-4067 • 203 Caribou St.
At the Magpie and Stump we will maintain regular hours through the Christmas season, (noon till 2am) featuring a Turkey Burrito with Cranberries as well as the Regular Menu.

Bumper’s Beef (403) 762-2622 • 603 Banff Ave.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Giorgio’s Trattatoria (403) 762-5114 • 219 Banff Ave.
Giorgio’s offers a set menu. $39 per guest plus grat & GST. Reservations from 5pm. 403-762-5114.

Nourish 760-3933 • 2nd floor - 215 Banff Ave. • Menu
Nourish will be open 7 days a week for lunch 12:00-3:00pm and dinner 5:00-9:00pm from December 20th to Jan 1st. We will be offering festive daily specials throughout the holidays.

Rose & Crown • (403) 762-2121 • 202 Banff Ave
The Rose & Crown is open Christmas Eve regular hours (Regular menu) with Grant Slavin’s “The 3 Daze of Christmas” playing Dec 22-24th. Closed Christmas Day.

Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant (403) 762-3848 • 415 Banff Ave.
We are serving our regular a la carte Menu plus a Special Christmas Turkey Dinner for $ 29.95 during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations from 5:30 p.m.

The Old Spaghetti Factory (403) 760-2779 • 2nd fl. Cascade Plaza • Menu
Closed for Christmas Day. Business as usual for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

St. James’ Gate • (403) 762-9355 • 207 Wolf St.
Open regular hours Xmas eve 11am-2am. Open 1 pm Christmas Day till 2am (Regular menu)

Bruno’s 762-8115 • 304 Caribou St. • Menu
Christmas Eve - Heavy Metal Techno @ 10. Christmas Day - Hot Turkey Dinner 11 am to 7 pm.

Saltlik Steakhouse (403) 762-2467 • 221 Bear St.
Christmas Eve - last seating at 8pm. Christmas Day 5-9pm Dining Room, 5-11pm in the Lounge. (Regular Menu).

Cake Company Cafe (403) 762-8642 • 220 Bear St.
The Cake Company Cafe will be open on Christmas Day from 8am to 5pm. We'll be serving our regular menu including light breakfast and lunch items including wraps, sandwiches and soup, baked treats and specialty coffees.

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