The Range

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Now that the weather is getting nice, I'm starting to look towards the mountains for hiking season. There's nothing like conquering a mountain ridge and giving nature the finger 

Fuck you mountain

Of course, after all that conquering, you're gonna be hungry. So let's get to that mountain town with ya. 

The Range 

#103 802 8th St

Canmore 

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This is honestly one of my favourite spots in all of Canmore. Opened in August of 2015, The Range is an artisanal sandwich shop with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. I come here pretty much anytime I go hiking out by Canmore, and their $9 half sandwich and soup deal is always a steal. 

That roast beef and beet soup though 

The meats they use are all roasted and prepared in house, and they use local bakeries and produce sellers whenever possible. The best thing about this place is that they're extremely accommodating for dietary restrictions, and they always have a vegan soup option(!). 

The flavours in each sandwich are carefully considered to stand out and complement each other. The roast beef has beautiful garlic aioli and balsamic onions that sing with the tender meat, all sandwiched with fresh arugala on a crispy ciabatta. While the soup changes pretty much constantly, I've never had a bad bowl of soup, and from the samples I've had of the mushroom staple and chili, they're no different. 

Taken 2.5 seconds after the first photo

When my companions and I came here two weeks ago, they were just closing up, and the owner, Todd, not only let us sit down and enjoy our meal, but comped us a free glass of wine and some excellent conversation. His passion for his food really comes through, and how could it not? Nestled in the mountains, with such great components, it's hard not to fall in love with this little bistro.

Our view 

I would completely recommend this place to everyone I know. The food is incredible, with a warm and welcoming staff and beautiful view of the mountains. Treat yourself to a little vacation and drop by The Range, and say hi to Todd.