Canmore Pitstop

Saturday morning we head to Canmore for the evening wedding celebration - a small cast of two dozen for an intimate ceremony followed by drinks and dinner at a new resort in Canmore, The Grande Rockies Resort (a new addition to the Metropolitan Hotels chain, so sure to be modern and comfy!). http://www.grandrockies.com/

The suites look beautiful - spacious, modern and with kitchens to house everything you need for your mountain getaway.

Drinks and dinner will take place in the newly appointed Habitat Restaurant - a fusion menu of both Asian and "Rockies" influence - I can't wait to check this restaurant out!

And as this hotel is just getting "off the ground", there are some great rates and packages to be had. All rooms are suites with full kitchens, patios with BBQs, etc, so my guess is that in the near future, The Grande Rockies will be a fractional ownership opportunity for those longing to spend their downtime in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.

If you are planning a quick getaway to the Rockies, it looks like a great place to hang your hat.  I also found a list of things to do (which includes restaurants, accommodations, etc) for Canmore from Trip Advisor:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g181727-Canmore_Alberta-Vacations.html#24949198

I am also quite interested in stopping into The Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company, on the main road, they serve a variety of organic wood-fired flatbreads.

Looks very appealing to dig into after a beautiful walk or hike in the mountains, or simply a stroll through the town.  Whatever your poison, Canmore looks like a great spot to spend a weekend, get away from the city noise and traffic and take in some beautiful scenery with a loved one, or in my case, two.  How lucky!

K