Go Beyond: things to see and do while visiting Canmore.
Located an hour West of Calgary and only 5 minutes from Banff National Park, Canmore lies nestled along the banks of the Bow River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It’s known for craggy summits like the Three Sisters and Ha Ling Peak. In nearby Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, the Grassi Lakes Trail weaves past a waterfall to two exquisite turquoise-blue lakes. The park also features cross-country ski and mountain-bike trails. To the east, Grotto Canyon’s steep limestone walls flank a narrow creek bed leading to a cave.
Outdoor Sports & Recreation
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Hiking is one of the main activities in the Canadian Rockies that can be enjoyed by everyone. You will find anything between easy, shorter hikes to long day hikes around Canmore and Kananaskis Country.
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The Canadian Rockies are one of the finest places in North America for cross country mountain-biking! World-class Canmore Nordic Centre, Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park are right at your doorstep.
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Canmore offers an extensive list of winter activities that can be enjoyed from October until April.
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Cross-country skiing in the Kananaskis area near Canmore is sublime, with excellent snow, amazing views and well-groomed trails. Kananaskis is the playground for Calgarians looking to get some great XC Skiing near Calgary.
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Within the boundaries of Banff National Park lie the ski towns of Banff and Lake Louise, providing home-base to three distinctive ski resorts; Sunshine Village, Lake Louise & Norquay. Access a combined 7,748 acres of skiable terrain and 30' of feather-light, dry Canadian Rockies powder annually with the SkiBig3 lift ticket.
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Canmore offers an extensive network of multi-use trails extending throughout town, and beyond to surrounding recreation areas and municipalities. Discover the opportunities Canmore has to offer below.
Restaurants & Indoor Fun
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The small town of Canmore has much to offer, from its easy proximity to Banff National Park to great mountain views and, as it turns out, an excellent set of restaurants catering to all different tastes and styles.
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From bigger stores with everything you need, to smaller quick-in-and-out shops featuring locally made grocery and sundries.
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With it's awe inspiring backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canmore Alberta has a strong historical, cultural, creative and artistic connection to it's physical environment.
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Canmore has more than its fair share of places to get your glow on or find your inner space. Here are just a few.
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From local pools to Banff’s world famous hot springs, if water’s your thing, get set to get wet!
