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Nature Adventure and Exploration
You will find Canmore area map, things to do here, and useful websites!
Canmore is charming and nestled in the mountains outside of the park. Known for scenery, outdoor activities, and wildlife. When travelling in the Rockie Mountains, Banff National Park is the jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Canmore offers the same scenery without the crowds or steep prices, Canmore has been a primary vacation destination for the past thirty years.
Map: https://www.explorecanmore.ca/content/uploads/2021/05/Explore-Canmore-Kananaski-Visitors-Guide-2021-Canmore-Map.pdf
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Canmore
Canmore is charming and nestled in the mountains outside of the park. Known for scenery, outdoor activities, and wildlife. When travelling in the Rockie Mountains, Banff National Park is the jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Canmore offers the same scenery without the crowds or steep prices, Canmore has been a primary vacation destination for the past thirty years.
Map: https://www.explorecanmore.ca/content/uploads/2021/05/Explore-Canmore-Kananaski-Visitors-Guide-2021-Canmore-Map.pdf
The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail was constructed in honour of the park’s 125th anniversary. This trail offers cyclists, pedestrians, and other users a fantastic link from the Town of Canmore to the Banff Park East Gate. Users can enjoy 20km of continuous scenic paved pathway connecting the communities of Banff and Canmore. The trail also continues up to the Canmore Nordic Centre via a multi-use trail by the Rundle Power Plant on the Bow River.
It can be busy on the trail. Expect to encounter other users of varying abilities. This multi-use recreation path is built for the enjoyment of diverse users – from cyclists to skateboarders, pedestrians, and in-line skaters. To ensure enjoyment of all users, please be considerate:
- Travel at a reasonable and controlled speed
- Be courteous to slower users
- Always keep to the right
- Wear a helmet
- Announce "on your left" and pass with care at a reasonable pace
- Horses always have the right of way; stop and allow horses to pass safely
- Pets must be leashed
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Legacy Trail station
The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail was constructed in honour of the park’s 125th anniversary. This trail offers cyclists, pedestrians, and other users a fantastic link from the Town of Canmore to the Banff Park East Gate. Users can enjoy 20km of continuous scenic paved pathway connecting the communities of Banff and Canmore. The trail also continues up to the Canmore Nordic Centre via a multi-use trail by the Rundle Power Plant on the Bow River.
It can be busy on the trail. Expect to encounter other users of varying abilities. This multi-use recreation path is built for the enjoyment of diverse users – from cyclists to skateboarders, pedestrians, and in-line skaters. To ensure enjoyment of all users, please be considerate:
- Travel at a reasonable and controlled speed
- Be courteous to slower users
- Always keep to the right
- Wear a helmet
- Announce "on your left" and pass with care at a reasonable pace
- Horses always have the right of way; stop and allow horses to pass safely
- Pets must be leashed
The way to lake Minnewanka makes for easy access to this lake. Two Jack Lake is a picturesque emerald-green lake with a sweeping view of Mount Rundle. It is great for families and people of all ages.
Two Jack Lakeside Banff Bound
The way to lake Minnewanka makes for easy access to this lake. Two Jack Lake is a picturesque emerald-green lake with a sweeping view of Mount Rundle. It is great for families and people of all ages.
The Banff Gondola is the quickest and easiest way to get to the top of a Rocky Mountain peak.
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Banff Gondola
100 Mountain AveThe Banff Gondola is the quickest and easiest way to get to the top of a Rocky Mountain peak.
The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth Returns July 8-17, 2022.
The Stampede Parade is an iconic part of Calgary’s cultural identity. Since 1912, the Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Each year, the Stampede Parade entertains our community with a showcase of colourful floats, majestic horses and the high-energy marching bands. It's not just a parade marching down a street; it is a march through tradition, history and Calgary’s culture.
https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth Returns July 8-17, 2022.
The Stampede Parade is an iconic part of Calgary’s cultural identity. Since 1912, the Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Each year, the Stampede Parade entertains our community with a showcase of colourful floats, majestic horses and the high-energy marching bands. It's not just a parade marching down a street; it is a march through tradition, history and Calgary’s culture.
https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede
Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and dizzying peaks draw visitors from around the world. With exceptional hiking and sightseeing, the park offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders, from the secrets of ancient ocean life to the power of ice and water.
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Yoho National Park Of Canada
Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and dizzying peaks draw visitors from around the world. With exceptional hiking and sightseeing, the park offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders, from the secrets of ancient ocean life to the power of ice and water.
Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, defy conventional tours and behold incomparable beauty. Discover natural alpine landscapes and high mountain vistas on an alpine heli-hike, or just sit back and enjoy the soaring mountain ranges from an eagle’s eye view. You will be astounded by incredible views of alpine lakes, glaciers and waterfalls. Watch for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears. Flights range in duration from 12 minutes to 30 minutes, or join us for one of our guided heli-hiking adventures.
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Alpine Helicopters Inc.
91 Bow Valley TrailExperience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, defy conventional tours and behold incomparable beauty. Discover natural alpine landscapes and high mountain vistas on an alpine heli-hike, or just sit back and enjoy the soaring mountain ranges from an eagle’s eye view. You will be astounded by incredible views of alpine lakes, glaciers and waterfalls. Watch for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears. Flights range in duration from 12 minutes to 30 minutes, or join us for one of our guided heli-hiking adventures.
Great trail and one of the most unique places. Took the moderate up and the easy trail down. Relatively easy both trails. The lakes are absolutely stunning, the waterfall you can see from the intermediate trail is beautiful, as is the weeping wall. And the views of Canmore are incredible. Amazing hike for the difficulty leve.
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Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes TrailGreat trail and one of the most unique places. Took the moderate up and the easy trail down. Relatively easy both trails. The lakes are absolutely stunning, the waterfall you can see from the intermediate trail is beautiful, as is the weeping wall. And the views of Canmore are incredible. Amazing hike for the difficulty leve.
The Policeman's Creek Boardwalk is a short hiking trail and wooden boardwalk that follows Policeman's Creek. The Boardwalk is accessable from Downtown Canmore off Main Street near Spring Creek Drive. At the end of the trail cross the bridge into the Spring Creek community and follow the road back to Downtown Canmore.
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Spring Creek Boardwalk
747 Railway AveThe Policeman's Creek Boardwalk is a short hiking trail and wooden boardwalk that follows Policeman's Creek. The Boardwalk is accessable from Downtown Canmore off Main Street near Spring Creek Drive. At the end of the trail cross the bridge into the Spring Creek community and follow the road back to Downtown Canmore.
Quarry Lake is a reclaimed mining quarry turned into a recreational park with a 100m deep lake, picnic area, trails, swimming area, and off-leash dog park. A popular summer spot for locals and visitors alike, Quarry Lake is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. The park boasts incredible views of Mount Rundle, Ha Ling Peak, and the Fairholme Range.
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Quarry Lake Park
Spray Lakes RoadQuarry Lake is a reclaimed mining quarry turned into a recreational park with a 100m deep lake, picnic area, trails, swimming area, and off-leash dog park. A popular summer spot for locals and visitors alike, Quarry Lake is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. The park boasts incredible views of Mount Rundle, Ha Ling Peak, and the Fairholme Range.
The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park offers a variety of recreational activities including cross country skiing, biking, hiking, disk golf and orienteering. Host site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Nordic events, the Canmore Nordic Centre continues to host regional, national and international events year round.
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Canmore Nordic Centre station
The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park offers a variety of recreational activities including cross country skiing, biking, hiking, disk golf and orienteering. Host site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Nordic events, the Canmore Nordic Centre continues to host regional, national and international events year round.
Canadian Rockies Adventure Centre is your one stop adventure shop, providing year round tours & adventure throughout the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Winter activities include Canyon Tours, Ski and Snowboard Packages, Dogsledding, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, ATV Tours, Helicopter Sightseeing, Ice Climbing and much more!
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Canadian Rockies Rafting and Adventure Centre
909A Railway AveCanadian Rockies Adventure Centre is your one stop adventure shop, providing year round tours & adventure throughout the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Winter activities include Canyon Tours, Ski and Snowboard Packages, Dogsledding, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, ATV Tours, Helicopter Sightseeing, Ice Climbing and much more!
It is the most accessible way to get your family out on the water this summer. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Bow Valley Stand Up Paddleboarding
1430 Bow Valley TrailIt is the most accessible way to get your family out on the water this summer. All ages and abilities welcome.
Food scene
The staff are friendly and prices are reasonable considering the quality of food and the fact that everything is from local farms. You can't go wrong with ordering any of the Flatbreads, they're so delicious and are made to perfection in a wood-fired oven.
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 StThe staff are friendly and prices are reasonable considering the quality of food and the fact that everything is from local farms. You can't go wrong with ordering any of the Flatbreads, they're so delicious and are made to perfection in a wood-fired oven.
Family restaurant with great mountain views! Provide breakfast, lunch and dinner!
The Bankhead Restaurant And Lounge
1602 2 AvenueFamily restaurant with great mountain views! Provide breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Comfy, counter-serve haunt with healthy light bites & brews, plus live music & outdoor seating!
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveComfy, counter-serve haunt with healthy light bites & brews, plus live music & outdoor seating!
Craft beer and Cocktails/Best view and Camnore/Fantastic Food
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailCraft beer and Cocktails/Best view and Camnore/Fantastic Food
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Located in Downtown Canmore, Mountain Juice Café is the Bow Valley's original fresh café.
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Mountain Juice Cafe
837 8 StLocated in Downtown Canmore, Mountain Juice Café is the Bow Valley's original fresh café.
Love to the 'Coffee Culture' and it is this love that is the inspiration behind the Bagel Company. Coffee Culture is a commitment to serving amazing coffee and food in a comfortable environment by friendly people who share that passion. In our coffee culture everyone is welcome, whether your 9 months or 90 years and from all walks of life. You can go and relax, watch films or the major sporting events on the flat screen, absorb the art that rotates around the walls or sit on their couches gathering with friends and you'll probably find your head bopping and foot tapping while you take in the tunes playing.
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Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 StLove to the 'Coffee Culture' and it is this love that is the inspiration behind the Bagel Company. Coffee Culture is a commitment to serving amazing coffee and food in a comfortable environment by friendly people who share that passion. In our coffee culture everyone is welcome, whether your 9 months or 90 years and from all walks of life. You can go and relax, watch films or the major sporting events on the flat screen, absorb the art that rotates around the walls or sit on their couches gathering with friends and you'll probably find your head bopping and foot tapping while you take in the tunes playing.
Located in the heart of downtown Canmore, Murrieta's achieves a lovely balance of rich traditional aesthetics and twenty first century culinary style. Enjoy the fine combination of Westcoast cuisine blended with Rocky Mountain influence.
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Murrieta's Mountain Bar & Grill
737 8 StLocated in the heart of downtown Canmore, Murrieta's achieves a lovely balance of rich traditional aesthetics and twenty first century culinary style. Enjoy the fine combination of Westcoast cuisine blended with Rocky Mountain influence.
Essentials
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveSupermarket and Pharmacy
provides Health, Beauty and Convenience with extended hours, prescription and over-the-counter medications, and quality health, beauty, grocery, and gift items
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Shoppers Drug Mart
933 Railway Aveprovides Health, Beauty and Convenience with extended hours, prescription and over-the-counter medications, and quality health, beauty, grocery, and gift items
Rusticana Grocery
801 8 StBig grocery store to fit all needs.
Rental Shop
A complete outdoor rental shop for outdoor sports! Not only to rent skis and snowboards, but a complete line of gear to play in the mountains. Other items include telemark, backcountry, snowshoes, x-country, ice skates, ice climbing, mountaineering, avalanche safety equipment and more. They are a full service shop with all work fully guaranteed. Open daily. For the greatest selection of skiing, biking, and outdoor rentals in the Canadian Rockies.
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Gear Up
1302 Bow Valley TrailA complete outdoor rental shop for outdoor sports! Not only to rent skis and snowboards, but a complete line of gear to play in the mountains. Other items include telemark, backcountry, snowshoes, x-country, ice skates, ice climbing, mountaineering, avalanche safety equipment and more. They are a full service shop with all work fully guaranteed. Open daily. For the greatest selection of skiing, biking, and outdoor rentals in the Canadian Rockies.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
514 Bow Valley TrailCar Rental
"LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Established in the mid-90’s Rebound is one of the premier bike shops anywhere, known world-wide for quality staff, bikes, rentals and customer service. Carrying bike brands like Scott, BMC, Pivot, Trek, Niner, Salsa, Devinci & many others. With mountain, road and fat biking as our specialties they aim to stock only the highest quality brands our industry has to offer in those categories.
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Rebound Cycle
902 8 St"LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Established in the mid-90’s Rebound is one of the premier bike shops anywhere, known world-wide for quality staff, bikes, rentals and customer service. Carrying bike brands like Scott, BMC, Pivot, Trek, Niner, Salsa, Devinci & many others. With mountain, road and fat biking as our specialties they aim to stock only the highest quality brands our industry has to offer in those categories.
BEST Things To Do in Canmore
Blog: BEST Things To Do in Canmore
We highly recommend checking out the excellent blog created by local residents. If you're wondering what to do in Canmore throughout the year, this blog offers a plethora of ideas for activities in every season. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your stay in Canmore.
AB-1A, Canmore, AB, Canada
Blog: BEST Things To Do in Canmore
We highly recommend checking out the excellent blog created by local residents. If you're wondering what to do in Canmore throughout the year, this blog offers a plethora of ideas for activities in every season. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your stay in Canmore.
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Town of Canmore _Parking
Please visit Town-of-Canmore website for 2022 Paid Parking Program, and check out free parking area if your reservation doesn't include parking.
https://canmore.ca/projects/transportation-projects/paid-parking-fare-free-transit
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Information for Visitor - Town of Canmore
https://canmore.ca/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-canmore/information-for-visitors
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Bus, Taxi or Car
Find Transportation from Canmore to Banff
https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Canmore/Banff
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Dirty Laundry
The place to do all your basic laundry.
Address: 610-8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B5