Cave & Basin Café
311 Cave Ave T0L 0C0 Banff, AB, Canada

Mountain Movie Mash-up: Deep Powder Paradise August 8, 2015. Doors open 9:30 p.m. Program starts 10 p.m. Join us for another late night movie mash-up presented by mountaineering legend and historian Chic Scott. Footage from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and films by local filmmaker Adam Greenberg. Backcountry skiing at its highest and finest! Café open serving beer, wine and snacks.... Admission at door: $10.80 See more

Photos from the WW1 Tavern Nights held at the Cave and Basin this past weekend. Huge thanks to The Banff Ave Brewing Co, Parks Canada, Signal Hill National Historic Site, Mt Mt. Norquay Banff, and all that came out to enjoy the lovely Karen Minish!

WW1 Tavern Night at the Cave July 31 (see also August 1 and 2) - 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Journey back to Banff in the days of the First World War. The world was in turmoil and yet people rallied together. Live music of the era, soldiers in period costume, stories, films, pub grub, cash bar. Feature beer brewed just for this event by Banff Avenue Brew Company. A night at the tavern, a night to remember. $35 per person (price includes a commemorative beer stein and first beer on the house) For tickets, call 403-845-6680.

The annual Teddy Bear Picnic is happening today at the Cave and Basin. Bring your favourite teddy bear to the Cave and Basin. Come early and get a free teddy! Learn about bears and other wildlife with friends from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Meet Parka, parks largest kid! Family-friendly games, treats, and activities and songs for all ages.

HAPPY CANADA DAY! Come to the Cave and Basin and celebrate with this classic cream soda float: cream soda from the Grizzly Paw company, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top! FREE admission today.

Preparing for Canada day tomorrow at the Cave and Basin! You are going to love what we have in store for you. The birthplace of our Canadian Park System is the place to be tomorrow! FREE ADMISSION.

The best biking trail in Banff starts at the Cave and Basin! The Sundance Canyon trail is a paved biking path perfect for families.

Major heat wave moving through Banff right now. Stay hydrated and cool this weekend! Come enjoy an iced latte, ice cream, or ice cold beer at the Cave and Basin Cafe.

Drawn to Nature is back at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site! Tomorrow, June 27, 2015: 10 a.m. to noon. In collaboration with The Banff Centre's Walter Phillips Gallery, explore still-life sketching along the marsh boardwalk trails. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Materials will be provided. Advance registration is required through the Walter Phillips Gallery, 403-762-6281.

Happy Father's Day :) The sun is shining for you guys!

Have you played snakes and snails at the Cave and Basin yet? Tons of games and activities going on here this weekend! Bring your family and friends to the birthplace of our National Parks. The Cafe is open selling specialty coffees, bakery goods, grilled sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream, beer and wine.

The Banff Farmers Market is back! The new bear street location looks great. We were there early this morning picking up some produce for the Cafe. Come down to the Cave and Basin Cafe today to see what's cooking!

Now selling Acadian Maple products! There is nothing like the true taste of maple syrup. Come try the maple butter, cookies, peanuts, and our personal favorite: lollipops.

Come warm up at the Cave and Basin Café with this Malibu vegetable wrap.

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Sometimes we forget to explore our own backyard... Did you know that The Cave and Basin hosts a discovery tour daily at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm? This is a 45 minute guided tour that explains the discovery of the thermal waters and the stories that make the site so unique. Site fees apply. Café is open daily serving speciality coffees, grilled sandwiches, bakery goods, ice cream, beer and wine.

There's a lot of history hidden at the Cave and Basin! Come down for a speciality coffee and check out this cafe menu from the early days!

Check out this box of produce we just got from Boxburn Farms in Lethbridge! Everything here was grown in their greenhouse using organic practices. We are going to get creative with this today. Come by and enjoy this delicious fresh produce at the Café today.

Fresh salad jars at The Cave and Basin Cafe today: quinoa, black beans, cucumber, beets, spinach, blueberries, topped with lemon and balsamic vinaigrette. This is what healthy looks like!!!

What's your flavor: cookies n' cream, strawberry, maple walnut, bubblegum, cookie dough, or cotton candy? Perfect day for ice cream at The Cave and Basin!