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I know there is someone on this board who lived in Banff and I know there is a post that says where you can get good gluten-free foods in Banff, but I can't find it. I know about Nutters in Canmore and there's the health food store in the mall in Banff, but where else? I know other places were posted. I haven't actually tried shopping at either place since being gluten-free but I used to spend all my summers in Canmore and Nutters was an awesome store for all my other problems.

I'm going to be in Banff this coming week and weekend for one of my dad's conferences. I'm staying at the Rimrock so I know that eating in will be fine (they've taken good care of me before), but I'd like to have some snacks etc. Of course I'll take stuff with me but it's always nice to know locations in and around where I'm going.

Any restaurants? I used to love Des Alpes in Canmore, but it's shut down.

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I know there is someone on this board who lived in Banff and I know there is a post that says where you can get good gluten-free foods in Banff, but I can't find it. I know about Nutters in Canmore and there's the health food store in the mall in Banff, but where else? I know other places were posted. I haven't actually tried shopping at either place since being gluten-free but I used to spend all my summers in Canmore and Nutters was an awesome store for all my other problems.

I'm going to be in Banff this coming week and weekend for one of my dad's conferences. I'm staying at the Rimrock so I know that eating in will be fine (they've taken good care of me before), but I'd like to have some snacks etc. Of course I'll take stuff with me but it's always nice to know locations in and around where I'm going.

Any restaurants? I used to love Des Alpes in Canmore, but it's shut down.

Is the tex Mex place still their on the corner of Wolf and something? I went before I wass diagnosed but wioth a friend who had particualr requirements and I remember them beoing really good.

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corinne Apprentice
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Banff is limited and REALLY expensive. It caters to the needs of tourists. I'd pick stuff up in Calgary if you can.

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Weeds & Seeds sells gluten-free products. 211 Bear Street (403-760-5060)

Coyotes restaurant has well trained chefs and they should be able to accomodate you. It is just down the road from Weeds & Seeds.

Banff is limited and REALLY expensive. It caters to the needs of tourists. I'd pick stuff up in Calgary if you can.

Banff has a population (5000+) of many locals that make low wages but still have to eat there. You just have to get off the main street and there are some deals to be found.

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Thanks for the replies...

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I do shop away from main street, but I find that the best prices in Banff are still about 10-20% higher than the best prices in Calgary.

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