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Canmore, Alberta

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

Type CityPopulation 17,036

Why go

  • Town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Known for hiking trails, mountain climbing, paddling rivers.
  • 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Silvertip Golf Resort.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.

History

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. With a population of 17,036 in 2023, Canmore is the fifth-largest town in Alberta.

Must-see attractions

2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 3J4 · silvertipresort.com
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10509 Smith Dorrien Spray Trail, Canmore, AB T0L 2C0
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Where to stay

302 George Biggy Sr Rd, Dead Man's Flats, AB T1W 2T8, Canada · banffgate.com
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2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3J4, Canada · silvertipresort.com
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123A Rundle Crescent, Canmore, AB T1W 2L6, Canada · amblesidelodge.ca
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3 Flat Creek Rd, Kananaskis Village, AB T0L 2H0, Canada · skyridgeglamping.com
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Wellness Centre, 709 Benchlands Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3G9, Canada · creeksidevilla.ca
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1010 Spring Creek Dr, Canmore, AB T1W 0C8, Canada · springcreekvacations.com
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190 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB T1W 3K5, Canada · falconcrestlodge.ca
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1201 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1P5, Canada · ladymacdonald.com
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170 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB T1W 0A8, Canada · blackstonelodge.ca
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321 Spring Creek Dr, Canmore, AB T1W 2J8, Canada · malcolmhotel.ca
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721 10 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2A3, Canada · basecampresorts.com
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1 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 2Z7, Canada · stayeverwild.com
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1101 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N6, Canada · georgetowninn.ca
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1602 2 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1M8, Canada · basecampresorts.com
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1506 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N5, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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610 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B5, Canada · basecampresorts.com
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107 Montane Rd, Canmore, AB T1W 3J2, Canada · lodgesofcanmore.ca
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1725 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 2W1, Canada · pocaterrainn.com
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610-M 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B1, Canada · explorecanmore.ca
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1818 Mountain Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 3M3, Canada · silvercreekcanmore.ca
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1719 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1L7, Canada · canmorerockymountaininn.com
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1711 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1L8, Canada · canmoreskilodge.com
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100 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB T1W 2X2, Canada · mountainviewinn.ca
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901 Mountain St Unit 110, Canmore, AB T1W 0C9, Canada · granderockies.com
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909 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P3, Canada · drakeinn.com
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1402 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N6, Canada · canmoreinn.com
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1723 Bow Valley Trl, Canmore, AB T1W 2W1, Canada · rundlemountain.com
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160 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB T1W 3E2, Canada
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1100 Harvie Heights Rd, Harvie Heights, AB T1W 2W2, Canada · rundlechalet.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Banff Airport (YBA) 19 km to the centre
Banff, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Canmore, Alberta — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Canmore, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Sunshine Coach → Banff, Alberta
Free Bus Transportation from Calgary and Canmore to Sunshine Village with the purchase of a lift ticket. (child ticket excluded) · Banff, Alberta guide →
Calgary airport to Canmore, about 90 minutes. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
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Tours & experiences