— 1958 —

John and Antonia Koukouras emigrate from Greece to Banff

— 1972 —

Jason and Joanna Karlos join Joanna’s Uncle and Aunt, John and Antonia, in Canada

— 1984 —

Inspired by the wholesome meals they grew up with

— 1984 —

And the fresh ingredients from rural Greece

— 1984 —

Balkan The Greek Restaurant opens on Banff Avenue

— 1986 —

Balkan became known for its lively atmosphere and "Greek Nights"

— 1990 —

Jason and Joanna’s family grew

— 2006 —

The second generation, Stavros and Yannis, take over the business

— 2006 —

— 2008 —

A full renovation is completed keeping this Banff tradition alive for the family moving forward

— 2016 —

Now in the fourth generation family is still first at the Balkan

— 2016 —