The Stills Day 29, Banff, AB

Today is an off day that we are fortunate enough to spend in scenic Banff, AB. The drive from Vancouver through the Rockies was incredible, and we had the chance to make our first Tim Horton’s stop in Canada and initiate our American driver to the crack-cocaine of the average Canadian.

 

We got into town just in time for dinner, which for me was absolute perfection. Let’s back track for a minute here… (begin flashback sequence) I was last in Banff two years ago with the Sam Roberts Band. We happened to come upon a steakhouse called Saltlik and I remember walking out of there thinking that I had just eaten the best, most perfect steak that could possibly be served to a human being. I hung on to that thought and held every steak I’ve eaten since up to that criteria, and, quite frankly, some have come close, but have never surpassed the Saltlik. (end flashback sequence)

 

So, being back just in time for dinner was everything I could hope for and more. I managed to convince two of the guys to come with me for the experience, and after the appetizer and a glass of wine, everyone was sold, and then the steak. My God the steak. I’ve eaten there twice now and it’s the two best steak dinners I’ve ever had. The rest is just roadkill by comparison. The dessert was spectacular and we even went to the lounge downstairs for a drink after.

 

After that, we made our way to a place called Melissa’s, where the cops were raiding the bar and clubbing people in the street (seriously), so we kept on moving to the Rose & Crown, where there was actually a pretty good cover band playing. We hung out there with the band guys for a bit and had some drinks, then back to bus for a few more and our night in Banff came to a close. Could not have had a better day off.