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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:22:05 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>News</title><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:19:02 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Valentine's Day in Banff</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/2/9/valentines-day-in-banff.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:14963783</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Balkan the Greek Restaurant has a special Banff dining treat in store for our guests this year: Valentine's Day Greek Night. &nbsp;Looking for something a little different for you and that signifigant other or a group of friends the Valentine's Day? &nbsp;We can deliver.</p>
<p>This Tuesday February 14th The Balkan is featuring a live bellydancing show with Hala Jamal. &nbsp;She's bee trained by some of the top bellydance master in the world in the art of bellydancing. &nbsp;Sensual, exotic, amazing. &nbsp;Then what better way to say I love you than with some plate smashing. &nbsp;A fun evening out in Banff that you won't soon forget.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://www.banffbalkan.ca/storage/BellySm7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1328815130613" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-14963783.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Corporate and Group Dinner Functions in Banff</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:46:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/30/corporate-and-group-dinner-functions-in-banff.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:14794861</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Balkan Restaurant has a long history of serving great dinners to corporate groups of all sizes. &nbsp;With three seperate dining areas and a lounge we can easily and comfortably accomodate groups of up to 120 people. &nbsp;Our menus feature a wide range of mediterranean and Greek classics as well as our hugely opoular Greek Feast dining experience.</p>
<p>We can help organize any special requests for your group. &nbsp;We offer a full PA system, large tables, communal dining options and semi private areas. &nbsp;It is our job to make your group experience as delicious and fun as possible. &nbsp;For groups looking for something a little crazier we also offer live bellydancing and plate smashing shows. &nbsp;A trip to Banff wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Balkan Restaurant!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-14794861.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Skiing in the Rockies and dining in Banff!</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:16:32 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/27/skiing-in-the-rockies-and-dining-in-banff.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:14760968</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>So we're well into ski season in the Canadian Rockies and let me tell you the snow is amazing. &nbsp;With all three ski areas, <a href="skibanff.com">Sunshine Village</a>, <a href="skilouise.com">Lake Louise</a> and <a href="banffnorquay.com">Norquay</a> all boasting huge bases we continue to get the white fluffy stuff. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.d602291.Travel-Guide-Hotels">Midweek accomodations in Banff</a> are extremly cheap for most of February. &nbsp;If you can make the trip out it's well worth it. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;A fun experience for the whole family. &nbsp;Pop in for a huge plate of our famous roast lamb and a Mythos beer to refuel after a great day on the mountains.</p>
<p>We're also one of oldest family owned <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g154911-d682190-Reviews-Balkan_Restaurant-Banff_Banff_National_Park_Alberta.html">Restaurants in Banff</a>. Stop in to see why!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-14760968.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Get ready, get set... SNOW DAYS!</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:12:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2012/1/4/get-ready-get-set-snow-days.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:14441505</guid><description><![CDATA[<h4><strong>Get Ready, Get Set, SnowDays!</strong></h4>
<p><em>It is always a 'snow day' in Banff National Park</em></p>
<p><strong>January 14 - February 12, 2012</strong></p>
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<p>Banff National Park is the cool place to be this winter &ndash; 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.</p>
<p>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!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Create your own snowy adventure by pairing a weekend festival with ongoing activities. The new&nbsp;<a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/events-and-festivals/festivals/snowdays/mountain-adventure-festival" target="_blank">Mountain Adventure Festival</a>, January 14 &amp; 15, gets you outdoors for a serious adrenaline rush. &nbsp;This year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/events-and-festivals/festivals/snowdays/mountain-adventure-festival" target="_blank">Ice Magic Festival</a>, January 20 - 29 is now two weekends for twice the magic! See the world&rsquo;s best ice carvers and revel in the new ice playground. To top it all off February 11 &amp; 12 introduces Banff&rsquo;s first ever<a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/events-and-festivals/festivals/snowdays/take-it-to-the-street" target="_blank">TAKE IT TO THE STREET</a>&nbsp;ball hockey tournament.</p>
<p>Do you love treasure hunts?&nbsp; Then accept the<a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/events-and-festivals/festivals/snowdays/snowdays-heritage-geocache" target="_blank">&nbsp;SnowDays Heritage Geocache</a>&nbsp;challenge!</p>
<p>For more info check out <a href="Get 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 &ndash; 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 &amp; 15, gets you outdoors for a serious adrenaline rush.  This year&rsquo;s Ice Magic Festival, January 20 - 29 is now two weekends for twice the magic! See the world&rsquo;s best ice carvers and revel in the new ice playground. To top it all off February 11 &amp; 12 introduces Banff&rsquo;s first ever TAKE IT TO THE STREET ball hockey tournament. Do you love treasure hunts?  Then accept the SnowDays Heritage Geocache challenge! Check the schedule tab above for details.  Stay in touch to keep up to date on the developing buzz....">Banfflakelouise.com</a></p>
<p>For really cool Banff Images for purchase plus photography courses check out: Paul Zizka</p>
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<p>Our Christmas schedule is as follows:</p>
<p>Saturday December 24th: 11am-11pm</p>
<p>Sunday December 25th: Closed for Christmas Day</p>
<p>Monday December 26th: 11am-11pm</p>
<p>Tuesday and Thursdays are Greek Night featuring the live bellydancing of Hala Jamal and Meysa. &nbsp;With Greek dancing and plate smashing fo the most adventurous of our guests.</p>
<p>We still have some availability for New Years Eve 2012 in Banff. &nbsp;Seats are going quickly so call soon. 4037623454</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-14225968.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bon Appetit Banff</title><dc:creator>Yannis</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:43:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2011/11/18/bon-appetit-banff.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:13773729</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class="object-left">
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<p><br /><em><strong>TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS!</strong></em></p>
<p>Sweet and savoury, fresh and flavourful, the culinary options in Banff and Lake Louise will have your mouth watering before you can say, "Bon Appetit!"</p>
<p>Over this ten-day festival, participating restaurants will offer unique three-course menus, including three options per course, at a prix fixe of either $25 or $35. With this amazing value for money, and with select ingredients coming from local suppliers, you can dine in style knowing your penchant for a great culinary experience comes with peace of mind. Bite into a succulent cut of world famous Alberta Beef or bison and learn more about the people and practices behind the arrangement of succulent items on the plates in front of you.</p>
<p>From<strong>&nbsp;November 17 to 27,</strong>&nbsp;pull up a chair, spread out your napkin and take your taste buds to the lofty heights of the surrounding peaks of Banff National Park. &nbsp;The Balkan Restaurant Bon Appetit Menu features some of our most popular and delectable dishes that our guests come back for time and time again. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>***This menu is not valid with any other offers, coupons, discounts or groupons***</p>
<p>***Valid for in house dining ONLY***</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-13773729.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Banff New Years Eve 2012</title><dc:creator>Yannis</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:28:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2011/11/8/banff-new-years-eve-2012.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:13645048</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Every New Years Eve Banff becomes alive with the revelry one can only expect from a world class tourist destination, and the Balkan Restaurant is an integral part of it.&nbsp; We offer a la carte service for reservations between 5pm and 8pm. The Balkan Restaurant in banff features the largest selection of Greek wines in Western Canada and a variety of specialty cocktails including our delicious fruit mojitos. &nbsp;Delicious tradtional and contemporary Greek dishes are created by our talented culinary team headed by Joanna Karlos and made using only the freshest of ingredients.</p>
<p>Early night seating (5pm to 8pm) is available with no set price. &nbsp;It is <strong>a la carte dining</strong> for you and you group. &nbsp;Dining times for the early evening are set at 2 hours or you can go all out and join us for our now famous late night festivities which run from 9:30pm to 2am.</p>
<p>Our late night seating begins at 9:30pm. &nbsp;For $75 you get a fantastic 3 course menu with our most popular dishes, Banff's only live dinner show, a glass of champagne to ring in the new year and all of your party favours. &nbsp;Live entertainment begins at 11:30 with the bellydancing of Hala Jamal followed by some Greek dancing an plate smashing. &nbsp;This is a New Years Eve experience we guarantee you won't forget!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.banffbalkan.ca/contact/">Reserve today</a>.</p>
<p>Our seating time are for 2 hours if you reserve for 5:00 to 8:00 pm or if you would like to stay for the late night dinner and bellydancing we are accepting reservations after 9:30pm. &nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.banffbalkan.ca/storage/falls.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321060590362" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-13645048.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Fall 3 Course Menu ONLY $22</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:02:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2011/10/18/fall-3-course-menu-only-22.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:13320746</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Our fantastic Banff fall dining menu specials are now on! &nbsp;</span></p>
<p>As a result of the overwhelming response last year we will again be offering an amazing 3 course menu in addition to our Greek Platter Special. &nbsp;As one of Banff's locally owned restaurants we love to take care of our guests as best we can!</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">The 3 course menu will be $22 and it features favorites like kalamari, arni psito (slow roasted lamb shank), Greek lemon half chicken and much much more.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greek Platter for 2 will also be offered for $25 per person.</p>
<p>These are the best Banff restaurant deals (available Sunday to Thursday from now until the end of November). &nbsp;Don't miss out, book today.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>*Not valid in conjunction with any other specials, promotions, groupons or other gift certificates*</em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-13320746.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>...for all of your video, multimedia and DJ needs while in the Rockies.</title><dc:creator>Stavros</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:29:06 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/2011/9/24/for-all-of-your-video-multimedia-and-dj-needs-while-in-the-r.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">287241:2926633:12969194</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.aydin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Aydin-banner.jpg"><img class="wp-image-756 size-medium alignleft" title="Aydin banner" src="http://www.aydin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Aydin-banner-300x38.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="38" /></a></p>
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<p><span>Aydin Productions Ltd. is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies providing clients from around the world&nbsp; a variety of services from entertainment, video and multimedia services.</span></p>
<p><span>Visit one of our websites below which provide a variety of services from video production, Entertainment, Wedding services, Real Estate and meeting services.</span></p>
<p><span>Banff Entertainment Company Providing DJ and entertainment services&nbsp;<a title="Banff Entertainment" href="http://www.banffentertainment.com/">www.Banffentertainment.com</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff Video Providing Video Production services for Events &amp; Weddings &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title="Banff Video" href="http://www.banffvideo.com/">www.Banffvideo.com</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff Weddings Wedding portal for services in the Canadian Rockies&nbsp;<a title="Banff Weddings" href="http://www.banffweddings.ca/">www.Banffweddings.ca</a></span></p>
<p><span>Canmore Real Estate TV is a website for real estate in Canmore<a title="Canmore Real Estate TV" href="http://www.canmorerealestate.tv/" target="_blank">www.Canmorerealestate.tv</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff Meetings is a meetings website -<a title="Banff Meetings" href="http://www.banffmeetings.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.Banffmeetings.com</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff Incentives is a Incentive meetings website -<a title="Banff Incentives" href="http://www.banffincentives.com/">&nbsp;www.Banffincentives.com</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff Conferences is a Conference meetings website &ndash;&nbsp;<a title="Banff Conferences" href="http://www.banffconferences.com/" target="_blank">www.Banffconferences.com</a></span></p>
<p><span>Banff lake Louise TV is a website based on what&rsquo;s happening in Banff and Lake Louise &ndash;<a title="Banff Lake Louise TV" href="http://www.banfflakelouise.tv/" target="_blank">www.BanffLakeLouise.tv</a></span></p>
<p><span>Kismet Cafe TV is a TV show in the development stages &nbsp;-&nbsp;<a title="Kismet Cafe TV" href="http://www.kismetcafe.tv/" target="_blank">www.Kismetcafe.tv</a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.banffbalkan.ca/journal/rss-comments-entry-12969194.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
