NewsNewshttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012-05-12T15:35:35ZSquarespaceNew Handcrafted Summer Cocktailshttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/5/12/new-handcrafted-summer-cocktails.htmlStavros2012-05-12T15:33:13Z2012-05-12T15:33:13ZWe just launched our new house made summer cocktails. Does a Cherry Lemonade strike your fancy or how about The Med with Mastiha? Cool, refreshing and we even hand crush the ice for that extra love. Nothing beats a great cocktail after a long day of hiking in Banff.

Try one of our amazing handcrafted cocktails today!

Check out thsi link for some information about Mastiha! 

 

]]>Fantastic Restaurant Lunch Specials in Banffhttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/4/25/fantastic-restaurant-lunch-specials-in-banff.htmlYannis2012-04-25T21:58:21Z2012-04-25T21:58:21ZTry our delicious, flavour-packed, housemade lunch specials in Banff today.  

6oz AAA Top Sirloin Steak Sandwich ONLY $9.5

Our delicous housemade Greek or East Coast Donair ONLY 8.5

The above come with your choice of fries, soup or salad

 

Or try our daily soup and sandwich special, hugely popular with locals!  Deli style meats, crispy salads, fresh breads, house made soups and more!

]]>Great job opportunitieshttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/4/13/great-job-opportunities.htmlYannis2012-04-13T18:32:00Z2012-04-13T18:32:00ZLooking to work at one of Banff's finest family owned businesses? We pride ourselves on great food and service and are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team as our busy summer season begins.  We are currently hiring for all kitchen positions and part time day serving positions.  Join us.  Please forward resumes to info@banffbalkan.ca

]]>springstART event in Banff National Park!http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/4/2/springstart-event-in-banff-national-park.htmlStavros2012-04-02T19:42:19Z2012-04-02T19:42:19Z
The Balkan Restaurant loves to keep Banff diners informed about all te great activities and events happening in Banff Natonal Park!  Here's a great new Spring event!
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springstART Festival

Leap into spring with a new festival that promises to deliver a fresh perspective on Banff National Park! This April, as springtime breathes new life into the landscape, exciting new programming at springstART will highlight Banff’s cultural, historic and artistic scene.

Since Banff National Park’s inception in 1885, its spectacular beauty has inspired artists of every kind. Many of the first explorers and mountaineers were painters, writers, photographers and musicians, each one interpreting the mountain landscape in a way that would make the destination even more famous than before.

Continuing with that tradition, springstART offers a rich collection of events that are as diverse and they are educational and inspiring. Heritage plays and First Nations storytelling introduce you to characters from the past while live theatre, Spoken Word and music performances demonstrate why Banff is a hub for world-class creativity. Mountain films, photography workshops and art exhibits bring a unique mountain culture to life and Earth Day celebrations honour the treasured environment of the Canadian Rockies.

During springstART you’ll discover a vibrant cultural scene matched only by the spectacular mountain landscape.



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]]>Small and large group restaurant dining in Banffhttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/3/15/small-and-large-group-restaurant-dining-in-banff.htmlStavros2012-03-15T18:16:20Z2012-03-15T18:16:20ZThe Balkan Restaurant in Banff offers group dining options from groups of 10 all the way to 120 people.  

Whether you're looking for an intimate meeting space for a small group or the entire restaurant for a larger group The Balkan Restaurant has event hosting capabilities for your group.  Contact us today for our group menu package.  

We believe that dining should be an experience unto itself.  Our 100% locally owned restaurant is built around the Greek tradition of philoxenia (hospitality). An ancient Greek concept of welcoming all guests and treating them like long lost family.  We’ve combined this spirit with delicious food and beverage offerings wrapped up in a beautiful setting.  Located in downtown Banff we are within walking distance of all hotels.  

Whenever possible we try to enhance the culinary experience with special Greek nights featuring live belly dancing, plate smashing and of course plenty of ouzo. “A smashing Greek time” at Banff’s only live dinner show.  We specialize in medium-sized group and corporate functions as well as being Banff’s most entertaining wedding rehearsal venue.  Greek Nights are on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.  

]]>Cheap Spring Ski Passes at Sunshine Village, Lake Louise & The Mighty Quay!http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/2/28/cheap-spring-ski-passes-at-sunshine-village-lake-louise-the.htmlStavros2012-02-28T19:40:38Z2012-02-28T19:40:38ZSome amazing deals happening at the Banff ski hills right now.  Spring is always the best time of the year to get upto the mountains.  Snow, sun and goggle tans.  Check out these spring pass sales:

LAKE LOUISE

67 Days of Skiing/Riding

This very affordable spring pass provides up to 67 days of spring skiing/riding at the Lake Louise and is valid from Thursday, March 1 until closing on Sunday, May 6, 2012. A Mid-Week pass pays for itself in 4 visits, and a full Adult pass in only 5 days!

Includes a $40 Bonus Credit

Purchase by March 12 and get a preloaded bonus credit of $40 on your Spring Pass that can be used for anything at the ski area! Buy after March 12 and get a $25 credit.  Family Passes get a shared $80 credit if purchased before March 12 and a $50 credit if purchased later. *Note: Tiger or Super Senior Season Passes do not recieve bonus credits.

SUNSHINE VILLAGE

Spring Midweek (18+) 2011-12
Our Price: $297.00 Exc GST   


Valid from March 20th to May 21st  
Our 2011-2012 Mid-Week spring passes offer the best value, and pays for itself in five (5) visits.

 

MOUNT NORQUAY

ToonieThursdays

A TOONIE HAS NEVER GONE SO FAR. OR SO HIGH.

Starting Thursday January 12, all full day lift passes are only $2 on the second Thursday of every month. So you can get up (and down) the mountain for as much as a cup of coffee.

2012 TOONIE THURSDAY DATES

FEBRUARY 9
MARCH 8
APRIL 12

 

 

 

Don't forget all Lake Louise and Sunshine Card or Pass Holders always get 15% off dining in Banff with us at the Balkan Restautant!!!
]]>Valentine's Day in Banffhttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/2/9/valentines-day-in-banff.htmlStavros2012-02-09T19:14:09Z2012-02-09T19:14:09ZBalkan the Greek Restaurant has a special Banff dining treat in store for our guests this year: Valentine's Day Greek Night.  Looking for something a little different for you and that signifigant other or a group of friends the Valentine's Day?  We can deliver.

This Tuesday February 14th The Balkan is featuring a live bellydancing show with Hala Jamal.  She's bee trained by some of the top bellydance master in the world in the art of bellydancing.  Sensual, exotic, amazing.  Then what better way to say I love you than with some plate smashing.  A fun evening out in Banff that you won't soon forget.

]]>Corporate and Group Dinner Functions in Banffhttp://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/30/corporate-and-group-dinner-functions-in-banff.htmlStavros2012-01-30T20:46:08Z2012-01-30T20:46:08ZThe Balkan Restaurant has a long history of serving great dinners to corporate groups of all sizes.  With three seperate dining areas and a lounge we can easily and comfortably accomodate groups of up to 120 people.  Our menus feature a wide range of mediterranean and Greek classics as well as our hugely opoular Greek Feast dining experience.

We can help organize any special requests for your group.  We offer a full PA system, large tables, communal dining options and semi private areas.  It is our job to make your group experience as delicious and fun as possible.  For groups looking for something a little crazier we also offer live bellydancing and plate smashing shows.  A trip to Banff wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Balkan Restaurant!

]]>Skiing in the Rockies and dining in Banff!http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/27/skiing-in-the-rockies-and-dining-in-banff.htmlStavros2012-01-28T03:16:32Z2012-01-28T03:16:32ZSo we're well into ski season in the Canadian Rockies and let me tell you the snow is amazing.  With all three ski areas, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay all boasting huge bases we continue to get the white fluffy stuff.  Midweek accomodations in Banff are extremly cheap for most of February.  If you can make the trip out it's well worth it.  Plus every Tuesday and Thursday night we have the only live dinner show at any Banff Restaurant! Greek night features the live bellydancing of Hala Jamal and Meysa plus Greek dancing and plate smashing.  A fun experience for the whole family.  Pop in for a huge plate of our famous roast lamb and a Mythos beer to refuel after a great day on the mountains.

We're also one of oldest family owned Restaurants in Banff. Stop in to see why!

]]>Get ready, get set... SNOW DAYS!http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/4/get-ready-get-set-snow-days.htmlStavros2012-01-04T23:12:46Z2012-01-04T23:12:46ZGet Ready, Get Set, SnowDays!

It is always a 'snow day' in Banff National Park

January 14 - February 12, 2012


Banff National Park is the cool place to be this winter – in more ways than one! Celebrate the wonders of this exciting season with SnowDays, a fun-filled month of heart pumping, mid-week activities and weekend festivals jam-packed with adventures of all kinds.

Ninety-five years ago, Banff hosted its first Banff Winter Carnival, which saw enthusiastic participants hit the ice on the Bow River for some curling, and strap on their skis and snowshoes for fun in the snow. Nearly a century later, a full slate of festivals and activities bring those traditions to life: ice climbing, outdoor skating, hockey, ice carving, curling, snow sculptures, and more! 

Create your own snowy adventure by pairing a weekend festival with ongoing activities. The new Mountain Adventure Festival, January 14 & 15, gets you outdoors for a serious adrenaline rush.  This year’s Ice Magic Festival, January 20 - 29 is now two weekends for twice the magic! See the world’s best ice carvers and revel in the new ice playground. To top it all off February 11 & 12 introduces Banff’s first everTAKE IT TO THE STREET ball hockey tournament.

Do you love treasure hunts?  Then accept the SnowDays Heritage Geocache challenge!

For more info check out Banfflakelouise.com

For really cool Banff Images for purchase plus photography courses check out: Paul Zizka

http://paulzizkaphotography.blogspot.com

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