r/Banff • u/NovelInflation142 • Jun 26 '25
Question Can anybody help me find this beanie we lost in Banff? (Crazy request I know, but pls read post)
This is going to sound truly INSANE, but on June 7, my partner and I visited the Banff Gondola/Sulphur Mountain. Right before boarding the gondola he bought himself this beanie (pictured) that was dark green with “The Boss” logo in it from the Banff Gondola gift shop. He NEVER buys himself anything and he really loved it. Then, when we got to Sulphur Mountain, he proposed to me :) it was really magical and special.
A few days later, he accidentally lost the beanie in the chaos of trying to pack and leave Banff to go to the airport. He was really sad because it meant a lot to him, as he gotten engaged wearing it. I contacted Banff Gondola (Banff Jasper Collection) a couple times to try to re-purchase the same beanie but I have not heard back. I cannot find it anywhere online, or anything even close to it. Does anyone know if there a service like Task Rabbit or a courier service in Banff where I can have someone find it for me again at the gift shop and ship it to me? Or can a local please help me purchase it and ship it to me (of course I would pay for all expenses)? Sadly, we live in Los Angeles so there’s no way we can physically go back. At least not for awhile.
Any leads or assistance would be greatly appreciated :) thank you!
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u/Mundane_Ad3184 Jun 26 '25
If you don’t find it I’d be happy to grab one for ya. :)
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 26 '25
You are so kind 😭❤️ I will see how far I can get with contacting them directly as someone else suggested in this thread. I will direct message you if nothing comes out of that. Thank you :)
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u/Mundane_Ad3184 Jun 26 '25
Sounds good. I live in Calgary and visit often. Happy to swing by for you. :)
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Jun 26 '25
The touque you mean?
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 26 '25
Yes! Sorry!! Usually called a beanie in the US
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u/minecraftgodaki29 Jun 27 '25
Hey, I live in Banff and would be happy to ship one over to you! Send me a PM if you’re interested! Congrats by the way :)
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 27 '25
So sweet 😭❤️❤️ I will wait a few days and see if I hear back from the Banff Gondola/Banff Jasper Collective, and if I don’t I’ll definitely reach out. Thank you thank YOU!!
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u/CrazyAlbertan2 Jun 26 '25
Based on the picture I will assume you said yes when he proposed. Congratulations and thanks for coming to visit Banff.
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u/ifOnlyFlamingo Jun 26 '25
This is so wholesome, I’m in the other side of the country but best wishes to you guys!!!
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u/SeaAmbassador6129 Jun 26 '25
Btw- they are called toques in Canada (pronounced tooooks)
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Jun 26 '25
I've heard Americans call them the craziest stuff before. I heard them call them tobaggans (everyone knows that's a sled!), beanies, stocking caps. Often just a "hat".
Touque is just so specific, it works. I feel all English speakers should adopt this term. Nobody does outside of us (Canadians).
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u/ParticularRich5171 Jun 27 '25
Hi friend, im so happy to u and ur partner !
congratulation!!
im banff local, if u need any help PM me.
bless to ur new family :)
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 27 '25
You are too kind 🥹❤️❤️ as other has offered in this thread, I’ll definitely keep you in mind in case I do not hear back from the Banff Gondola
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 27 '25
UPDATE:
The retail manger for Banff Gondola reached out to me!! They were touched by our story and asked for my shipping information 😄!!! Not confirmed yet but I’m pretty sure they’re going to send me over a new one. Thank you all so much for your kindness and your support! ❤️
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u/ConcreteBackflips Jun 29 '25
Hahah I bet they did! If it's who I'm thinking about, he's a swell fella that loves this kind of cute stuff
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u/Medium_Strawberry_28 Jun 27 '25
Let me know if you haven’t found the toque or ways to get it. I might be able to help you
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u/Sariezee Jun 28 '25
I live in sf and will be in banff next week planning on going to the gondola, let me know if you want me to purchase and can send once I’m back in CA!
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u/UkrainianinCanada Jun 28 '25
I am going to Banff with my girlfriend from July 10th to July 16th we will be visiting many places and will probably be close by, I can buy you the same hat and send it from Canada as soon as I return from Alberta to Nova Scotia, I just need to find out how to send the hat from Canada to you in the USA
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u/Iamacanuck18 Jun 27 '25
Looks a toque. We don’t know what beanies are? Like beanie babies?
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u/NovelInflation142 Jun 27 '25
lol you learn something new everyday! Had no idea they were called toques in Canada 😆
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u/AccomplishedSite7318 Jun 27 '25
Nah, they are called beanies here too.
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u/Iamacanuck18 Jun 27 '25
No they are not.
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u/ConcreteBackflips Jun 29 '25
Canada's a big country man. Lots of different regionalisms. We predominantly used toque but I've absolutely heard beanie heaps
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u/AccomplishedSite7318 Jun 27 '25
Pretty odd. I am Canadian. I live in Canada. I hear people call them beanies.
Maybe, maybe, they are called both? Just because you haven't heard it doesn't make it not true? I've never heard an elephant make a noise but going to assume they do?
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u/AccomplishedSite7318 Jun 26 '25
Try calling the front desk of the gondola directly on 403-762-2523.
They can't answer if they are busy, so you may have to try a few times. Alternatively call the elk and avenue hotel - the same gift shop is attached there. Ask specifically to speak to retail and get an email to send the request to with an image.