Things to do in Canmore

 

SCENIC DRIVES
 
                         
Enjoy the many walking and biking paths throughout town.  
                               Many winter sports, snow shoeing, dog sledding, ice climbing, cross country skiing, 4 downhill ski hills,  
                            
          
 
 
 

 

 Breathe deep, keep your eye on the ball and crack a long  drive on the

Six stunning golf courses in the Canmore area.

 

 

Other activities available include: 

 

  • Bird Watching
  • Walks & Hikes
  • Canoeing
  • Climbing
  • Skiing
  • Dog Sledding
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Galleries & Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking
  • Cave Tours
  • River Rafting
  • Snowshoeing
  • Relaxing Spas
  • Wonderful Dining
  • Much, much more
 
 

 

 
 

Events

Canmore 

  • Canmore Winter Carnival (February, ski main street)
  • Cross Country Ski & Biathlon Racing (January - March)
  • Canada Day Fun (July 1)
  • Heritage Days Folk Festival (1st longweekend in August)
  • Canmore Highland Games (1st longweekend in September)
  • Festival of Eagles (October)
  • Vic Lewis Band Festival (November)

Lake Louise:  Ice Carving Competition (end of January)

Ski Hills

  • Nakiska (40 minutes east)
  • Norquay (20 minutes west)
  • Sunshine (30 minutes west)
  • Lake Louise (45- 60 minutes west)

Cross Country Skiing

  • Nordic Centre (right here)
  • Kananaskis
  • Morraine Lake (45-60 minutes west)
  • Lake Louise

 

 

 

 

 

Spend a week without moving and go to a different scenic adventure each day.

Approximate travel times and day trip suggestions: 

  • Banff: 15 minutes west to Banff town, Lake Miniwanka, Johnson Canyon       

  • Lake Louise:  50 minutes west, Morraine Lake, Spiral Tunnels, Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge

  • Kananaskis Provincial Park: Just out the door or 20 minutes east to Highway 40 Kananaskis Trail.

  • Calgary/Cochrane: 50 minutes east

  • Radium Hot Springs:  1 1/2 hour south #93, Marble Canyon, Numa Falls, Ocar Beds & Paint Pots, Radium Hot Springs Pool.

  • Columbia Icefields:  2 1/2 hour drive north on #93

  • Drumheller: 2 1/2 hour drive to the  famous Tyrell Dinasaur Museum

  Or just stay in Canmore to relax and enjoy the scenery