Downhill ski resorts in proximity to Canmore (approximate times & weather dependant): Mount Norquay (20 mins) Sunshine (30 mins – to gondola base station) Nakiska (35 mins) Does Canmore have a ski hill? Located in Kananaskis Country, in the front…
Summer and winter trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre can be accessed from many locations. The trailheads below provide the easiest, most direct access. The winter trailhead for recreational skiing is located just outside the north end of the Daylodge.…
Prime spots for paddleboarding in the mountains close to Calgary are Vermilion, Johnson and Two Jack Lakes near Banff. In Canmore, the Canmore and Spray Lakes Reservoirs are calm with good views and a lot of space to paddle. Also…
Canmore is a great base for skiing in the Bow Valley. Skiing normally starts around November 10th and finishes in late May depending on snow conditions. You can ski “The Big 3”, Sunshine Village, Norquay and Lake Louise or head…
“The spring isn’t monitored or tested by the Town of Canmore, and since it is a spring, it is essentially groundwater. As with any water that isn’t tested regularly, there may be risks and people using it should be aware…
Bus. From Banff you can take a local Roam Transit bus to and from Canmore or Lake Louise. Roam will also take you around the Canmore and Banff areas, including stops within walking distance of each town’s hostel. How do…
Canmore is a beautiful town in Alberta, Canada. It’s just 81 km west of Calgary, just about an hour’s drive. Canmore, Alberta also neighbors the famous Banff National Park but is far less heard about internationally. It’s a stunning town…
Although the town is quieter than Banff you’re accommodation might not be. For a short stay and particularly for a first time visit it might be better to stay in Banff so that you have easy and central access to…
** JUNE 2019 UPDATE ** This blog post used to present photos and a guide to the popular, scenic Canmore Swing, a lovely little swing near a hiking trail in Canmore, however sadly the swing was cut down by someone…
Land Acknowledgement Historically, there is a long-standing connection to the Bow Valley around Canmore for many Indigenous nations – Stoney Nakoda, Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Dene, Mountain Cree, and Métis. What is the indigenous name for Canmore? Article content. The…
Millions of years ago, sediments from inland seas were buried and compacted to form limestone – as witnessed by the fossils and reefs exposed in the Rocky Mountains at Canmore. This limestone, then, dissolves into the river systems and makes…
Canmore Nordic Centre has a dedicated snowshoe loop with orange signage about 3 km long. Check our map for details. There are many beautiful trails in Kananaskis Country suitable for snowshoeing. Several are within a 30-45 minute drive south of…
12 BEST Stops on the Drive from Calgary to Canmore Calgary. Calgary city skyline view over the Centre Street bridge during a snowy winter day. The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Cochrane. Ghost Lake. Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course. Kananaskis Village and…
In 1883, when Canmore was known as a mining town, Albert Rogers named these three peaks the “Three Nuns” following a winter storm that left the peaks snow-capped and resembled nuns in white veils. In 1886, they were renamed by…
You can hike 365 days a year in Canmore Kananaskis, but Spring Hiking has its perks! Can you go hiking in Canmore? The town’s locals and its visitors are fortunate to have a wide selection of walks, hikes, and mountains…