Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has a good range of dining options for its size and visitors can choose between eight different restaurants, cafes and bars, both in the resort village and on the mountain. The nearby town of Golden offers many more places to eat and drink, as well as a livelier night life if you feel like a party. There are some great micro-breweries in the region too, so be sure to try some of the tasty local Rocky Mountain brews on offer.
Mountain restaurants in Kicking Horse
The Eagle’s Eye restaurant is one of the top mountain restaurants in Canada, as well as its highest, and is well-known for its excellent views and interesting menu. Booking is essential as it’s a very popular spot, but you’ll kick yourself if you take a ski trip to Kicking Horse without paying it a visit. Part way up the mountain right next to the Stairway to Heaven lift The funky Heaven’s Door is housed in a yurt and serves up soulful mountain food, quick snacks and delicious hot chocolate.
Resort restaurants in Kicking Horse
The Whitetooth Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is both a popular and affordable choice. Peaks Grill, right by the gondola, is another good option, serving well-priced quality food and drink. Corks, housed in the Copper Horse Lodge, has a more intimate bistro atmosphere, as well as offering cocktails and a take-away pizza menu.
Après-ski in Kicking Horse
There are several places to enjoy après-ski in Kicking Horse ski resort, but it is a fairly laid-back affair and those looking for serious revelry will be better served in Golden. The Peaks Grill, with its strategic position at the base of the gondola is a firm favourite, as is the Whitetooth Grill, which also has live bands on weekends. The Local Hero Pub boasts down home cooking, country hospitality and ski-boot stomping fun!
