This restaurant is located nearby Lake Louise, but has the advantage that prices aren’t completely outrageous over here, compared to the Chateau. Staff is friendly and professional. The interior is classic lodge style: with lots of wood and mounted animals.

I started my meal with a cocktail ‘bison in the hills’ (wodka, lemon, black current wine). This cocktail was absolutely fabulous, so I ordered another one: the backcountry (bourbon, drambuie, honey), which was also very nice.

Since I had never before eaten caribou meat, I couldn’t resist ordering it here. I was not disappointed: the meat was excellent, very tender. Loved the gratin also.

In total we payed about 100 Canadian dollar for our meal. I would definitely come back here.

Mount Fairview Dining Room, 109 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0, Canada
http://crmr.com/deer/
+1 403-522-4202

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Mount Fairview Dining Room also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 4/5, service 4/5, food 4/5.

We stayed for three nights in one of the cabins of this beautifully located lodge. Prices for staying at the Lodge are high and to be honest, you mostly pay for the unforgettable location. That lake is really is a gem.

You can’t park nearby the hotel, so you’ll have to leave your car on the parking lot and take the shuttle bus. The bus drivers are very friendly and the service is available 24/7. We never had to wait longer than 10 minutes for a shuttle, but I have to agree that it is a bit of a hassle.

Our cabin was nice, with a comfortable bathroom with lovely bathing products. There was also a fire place and wood available in the cabin, which we didn’t use, since it was quite warm during our stay. The bed could be better though, from such an expensive hotel I expect superb sleeping accommodations.

There was also some noice in the room from (we think) the heating system, a bit annoying, especially when you are looking forward to a quiet place to sleep.

I did love the breakfast though. Two times we ordered from the menu. Both times we had an excellent breakfast, although we had to wait longer than expected. For our last breakfast we tried the buffet, which was good, but again, it took too much time before the pancakes and the scrambled eggs were replenished.

We also had lunch in one of the restaurants. Really great food, but again, pricy. Be warned, the bar closes at 23u, so late night drinks are out of the question, which is a real shame, because you can’t go anywhere else for drinks without taking the shuttle.

We especially loved the hot tub and sauna accommodations. Very clean. Beautiful hot tub, perfect temperature. A great way to relax after a long day hiking.

O yeah, there is only wifi in the reception area.

Emerald Lake Lodge, Emerald Lake Road Yoho National Park, Field, Yoho National Park, British Columbia V0A 1G0, Canada

Stayed August 2015. You can find my review about Emerald Lake Lodge also on TripAdvisor. My scores: location 5/5, cleanliness 3/5, service 4/5.

The Takakkaw falls are really a marvel of nature. This is a must see when visiting Yoho National Park. It is just a short and easy walk from the car park to the falls. Make sure to put on a raincoat, because this falls will get you very wet. Since the water comes from a glacier it is also ice cold.

Highly recommended.

Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/yoho/index
+1 250-343-6783

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Takakkaw Falls also on TripAdvisor.

This is really an excellent place for a quick lunch or take-out. The buffet is absolutely amazing. Both the warm and the cold buffet are great. Lots of fresh vegetables, great salades, fresh fruits, perfectly cooked meat and pasta. You pay by weight, which is very convenient. For about 10 to 15 euro you have a really tasty and healthy lunch. They even offer kale! After our first visit here, we returned the next day, because we were so impressed by the quality of the food.

The wine selection at the bar is also excellent and the glasses are big. Good value for money.

Foodease, 835 N Michigan Ave, Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL 60611-2203
http://foodeasechicago.com/
+1 312-335-3663

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Foodease also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 5/5, service 4/5, food 5/5.

This is a breathtaking place, too bad everybody knows this by now. You’ll be standing on the shore of the lake surrounded by selfie sticks. I also disliked the Chateau a lot. A very ugly building in such a beautiful environment.

I have to add that renting a kanoo is ridiculously expensive: 55 dollars for half an hour. You better rent a kanoo on Emerald Lake, over there it only costs 66 dollar for two hours.

Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0, Canada
http://www.skilouise.com/
1-877-956-8473-1-403-522-3555

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Lake Louise also on TripAdvisor.

This restaurant is located nearby Lake Louise, but has the advantage that prices aren’t completely outrageous over here, compared to the Chateau. Staff is friendly and professional. The interior is classic lodge style: with lots of wood and mounted animals.

I started my meal with a cocktail ‘bison in the hills’ (wodka, lemon, black current wine). This cocktail was absolutely fabulous, so I ordered another one: the backcountry (bourbon, drambuie, honey), which was also very nice.

Since I had never before eaten caribou meat, I couldn’t resist ordering it here. I was not disappointed: the meat was excellent, very tender. Loved the gratin also.

In total we payed about 100 Canadian dollar for our meal. I would definitely come back here.

Deer Lodge, 109 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0, Canada
http://crmr.com/deer/
+1 403-522-3991

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Deer Lodge also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 4/5, service 4/5, food 4/5.

The color of the ocher is really exceptional. Very photogenic. The information panels are in need of a make-over thought, some were hardly readable. Be warned though: insects love it over here, so make sure to put on lots of insect repellant.

Paint Pots, 85 km from Radium Hot Springs, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/kootenay/index

Visited August 2015. You can find my review about Paint Pots also on TripAdvisor.

Rosa is located conveniently close to the ‘Zeelaan’, the central shopping street of Koksijde. The restaurant has a nice terrace, where we unfortunately couldn’t eat, because it was raining very hard. Inside it was nice and warm though. The place has big windows on three sides, so a lot of light can get in. I liked the wicker chairs which were very comfortable.

We ordered the menu (starter, main course and desert for 34,50 euro). Sadly the waiter told us the tuna for the starter was not good. He offered us a choice of other starters: We went for the home made shrimp croquettes, which were excellent.

The main dish was an excellent cooked cod with mashed potatoes. To my taste there was too much leek in the dish, but I liked it nonetheless. Sauce and mashed potatoes were served in seperate bowls. I always like it when I can choose myself how much sauce I add to my dish. The soufflé was something completely different than I imagined beforehand, but it was also nice.

The white wine of the house was a bit of a disappointment though, too bitter for my taste.

Rosa, Boulognestraat 7, Koksijde 8670, Belgium
http://www.rosakoksijde.be/
+32 58 62 66 10

Visited September 2015. You can find my review about Rosa also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, service 4/5, food 4/5.