Truffle Pigs Bistro + Lodge

Truffle Pigs Bistro + Lodge is a full-service restaurant with a twelve-room lodge in Field, inside Yoho National Park. It makes a good sit-down meal stop just off the Trans-Canada, with a menu that ranges from meat and seafood to vegetarian and vegan dishes. The dining room and lodge sit in a mountain setting, and guest rooms are just steps from the bistro.

One distinctive item is the Purple Burger, a patty made with beet, roasted yam, garlic, nuts and millet. It is the house specialty to know about, especially if you want a substantial vegetarian meal. The menu also includes Arctic char and house-made desserts.

Dinner is busiest from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; aim earlier, especially with a larger party. Field is reached from the Trans-Canada, though a train switching conductors can briefly block the crossing into town. A national park pass is required for a visit to Yoho, including a meal stop in Field.

Truffle Pigs began as a café across the street in Field's old railway Siding, a building that also served as the local general store, liquor agency and gift shop. In 2008, the business bought the former Kicking Horse Lodge as it grew into the larger property it occupies today.

The lodge has twelve rooms, with different layouts and amenities. Some room types require stairs and are reached outdoors; the family suite has a full kitchen. Check the details for the room you are booking if stairs or indoor access matter.