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Updated: May 10, 2021
By Santorini Dave
Essentials
• Location: Banff Ave.
• Hotel website: canaltalodge.com
• Hotel phone: 403-762-2112
• Check prices on Booking.com
Rustic, chalet-style hotel featuring very spacious rooms, complimentary breakfast, and a fantastic outdoor Nordic spa with hot tubs, a cold plunge pool, and a sauna.
Canalta Lodge – New, all-weather, family-friendly base camp with large rooms.
Banff’s newest hotel has a fun, casual vibe and features a trendy outdoor courtyard with hot tubs, a cold plunge pool, barrel-style sauna, and a fire pit. The spacious rooms are comfortable with a base camp theme featuring black and white plaid and yellow lantern-style lights, and feel extra spacious with high ceilings. A complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet is served daily. They have a small coffee bar and licensed lounge, and lots of common areas for guests to share their stories. The hotel is located at the far end of Banff Avenue, so the area is quieter and only has a handful of eateries nearby.
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Canalta Lodge – Location
- Area: On the north end of Banff Avenue – Banff’s main street – in a quiet area of town. A handful of restaurants and bars are nearby, otherwise, the majority are in the town center.
- Address: 545 Banff Ave #1B5.
- Nearest Bus: Rotary Park (100m) and Inns of Banff (200m).
Canalta Lodge – The Basics
- Ages: Guests of all ages are welcome.
- Pet Policy: Pets are allowed in ground-level standard rooms only. No other restrictions. CA$20 per night, per pet.
- View: Some rooms have mountain views.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: No private pools or jacuzzis.
- Laundry: Coin-operated laundry facilities on-site.
- Parking: Underground parking available for CA$7. No valet.
- Extras: Bicycles are available for rent at CA$25 per day (24-hour period). Community fire pit, swing chairs, and outdoor barbecue. 10 suites have fireplaces. Keurig coffee machines in all rooms.
- When to Book: Booking 3-4 months in advance is advised.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: 403-762-2112
- Email: canaltalodge@canalta.com
- Website: canaltalodge.com
Canalta Lodge – Amenities
- Pool: Sauna hut with dry sauna located in the pleasant courtyard, along with two hot tubs and a glacier plunge tub.
- Spa: No spa.
- Fitness Center: Open 24/7.
- For Disabled Guests: One of the Single Queen rooms is accessible.
Canalta Lodge – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: No restaurant.
- Cafe: Happy Camper coffee shop in the lobby with shared seating in the lobby/breakfast area. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays featuring local musicians (6-9pm).
- Bar/Lounge: No bar or lounge.
- Breakfast: Complimentary hot and cold breakfast is served daily.
- Room Service: No room service.
Canalta Lodge – Rooms
- Room Types: Single Queen (Accessible) • Double Queen (Standard/with Kitchen/with Sofa and Fireplace) • Double Queen Suite (Loft/Loft with Bunk Beds) • Single King (Standard/with Kitchen) • Single King Loft (with Sofa/with Sofa and Kitchen) • Triple Queen Suite (with Sofa and Fireplace) • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: Canalta Lodge is 100% smoke-free.
- Best Room: Suites and Lofts are spacious and feature sofas. Some have full kitchens. All rooms have AC, Keurig coffee machines, and HDTVs. 10 rooms/suites come with fireplaces.
- For Families: There are no adjoining rooms/suites but the larger suites and suites with lofts can sleep 4-6 people, and some even have kitchens. Cribs are available.
Canalta Lodge – What’s Nearby
Best Nearby Restaurants
- BeaverTails – Popular spot for its unique pastries, freshly-baked on-site. Also ice creams, sundaes, and smoothies. (1.5 km).
- Magpie & Stump – Cozy and informal tavern-style restaurant with eclectic décor serving excellent and authentic Mexican fare with over 60 tequilas. Its rooftop patio is popular during the summer. (1.5 km).
- Bear Street Tavern – Family-friendly diner serving fantastic signature thin crust pizzas and other classics in a family-friendly atmosphere. (1.5 km).
- Wild Flour Bakery – Fresh breads, fresh coffee, surprising soups, and hearty sandwiches make this a fabulous and popular coffeeshop. (1.5 km).
- La Terrazza – Upscale Italian restaurant located in the Banff Park Lodge. Quiet and cozy with delicious gourmet homemade pasta. (1.5 km).
- The Juniper Bistro – Located in the Juniper Hotel, it offers a great menu, gourmet cuisine, and amazing mountain views. Try the Rockies Road dessert if you are a chocolate lover. (3 km).
Best Nearby Bars
- Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub – Classic hole-in-the-wall neighborhood pub in downtown Banff. Serves fantastic pub fare at affordable prices. (1.5 km).
- Maclab Bistro – Located in the The Banff Centre, this air and bright café and wine bar has huge windows and fabulous mountain views. The outdoor fireside patio overlooks the Banff Centre’s amphitheater. (2 km).
Canalta Lodge – The Hotel
The hotel has a rustic, chalet-style design.
The lobby has a practical design with no carpet and limited sofas.
The breakfast area is next to the lobby and gets very busy in the mornings.
Standard King Rooms have King beds and are very spacious.
The rooms also feature small work desks and a lot of wall art.
The bathrooms have a black and white plaid design and come with a bathtub and shower.
There is even a small kitchenette with coffee machine, microwave, and mini-fridge.
The patio of the ground-level room looks out onto the street.
The King Loft Rooms are duplexes, with the living and dining areas on the main floor…
…and the King-sized bed in the loft.
The views are much better from the King Loft rooms.
Complimentary hot and cold breakfast is served every morning. Nothing too fancy but the variety is good.
A small snack bar serves coffee, tea, and snacks.
The hotel has a uniquely-designed spa with a basic nordic theme featuring hot tubs and a cold plunge pool.
The pool area also has a fire pit and barbecue.
A traditional barrel sauna is the highlight of the spa.
The gym is small and has basic machines.
Hotel bikes are available to rent. May come in handy for some as this hotel is farther from town center than most.
For great desserts, smoothies, and sweet treats, visit BeaverTails.
Magpie & Stump is a fantastic Mexican restaurant with over 60 types of Tequila.
It has a colorful rooftop patio that’s open in the summer and offers a limited menu.
Bear Street Tavern serves fantastic thin crust pizzas and other signature dishes.
Wild Flour Bakery is popular for its freshly-baked breads, freshly-brewed coffee, hearty soups, and delicious salads.
Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub has a cozy atmosphere and a delicious, wholesome menu.
La Terrazza offers Italian fine dining with a good selection of wines and cocktails.
Maclab Bistro is a bright and airy café and wine bar with great views.
The Juniper Bistro serves great food and has a very friendly vibe.
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