Mountain Chocolates

About Mountain Chocolates

Mountain Chocolates makes its own truffles and fudge in-house, which means you're getting products made that week, not shipped from a factory months ago. This matters if you actually care about chocolate quality and freshness. The small storefront on Banff Avenue stocks seasonal flavors alongside standbys, and staff will let you sample before you commit to a box.

Pick up their dark chocolate sea salt truffles or the maple fudge if you're visiting in fall. They make gift boxes in various sizes, perfect if you've forgotten souvenirs for people back home. The selection rotates, so what's available depends on when you show up. Prices are fair for handmade chocolate, though you'll pay more than a gas station chocolate bar.

Go in the off-season (September to May) and you'll actually have space to browse. July and August get crowded with tour groups, and you might find popular flavors sold out by afternoon. Skip this if you're on a tight budget or looking for mass-produced candy. If you want legitimately good chocolate made locally, this is your stop.