Banff Revisited
Gluten-free options everywhere... but there is a catch
How cold was it the last time I visited Banff National Park? It was so cold that a sled-dog excursion I’d booked was cancelled because — and I quote — “It’s too cold for the dogs.” Did that stop me from hiking in Johnston Canyon and other gorgeous areas in Canada’s Rocky Mountains? No, it did not! (Hey, I’m adventuresome, not necessarily smart.) But I have no regrets about the visit, because I got to see some of the most beautiful wilderness I’ve ever encountered. Here, check it out for yourself…
But I won’t pretend it wasn’t absolutely freezing. It was so cold that even my eyelashes froze!
The Banff townsite is nestled inside the national park, and it’s a place of wonder, too. When I first arrived, I was amazed at how many of the local restaurants have gluten-free offerings — but there is a catch. While it’s easy to find Banff restaurants with menu items marked “GF,” some of those restaurants are not being careful on the cross-contamination front, and they’re doing things like using the same fryer for regular and “GF” foods. In other words, they’re not safe for people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten intolerance. But there are still plenty of terrific spots that take gluten-free dining seriously. Here’s my recommended list.
