Canmore

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Canmore showing mountains and a small town or village
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Canmore featuring a small town or village
Canmore
A stunning backdrop of three mountain peaks entices travelers to enjoy many choices of outdoor activities. Make a visit any time of year.

Faith, Hope and Charity are the names given to the peaks of the Three Sisters Mountain that symbolizes the town of Canmore, Alberta. On your visit to Canmore, take a half-day hike from the town for a closer look at the peaks or bring the right gear for a more challenging climb. A nearer summit hike to Ha Ling Peak takes 3 or 4 hours with proper footwear and provides a stunning view of the town and its surroundings.

If you prefer to stay on the level with a family outing, Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk follows a 2.4-mile (3.9-kilometer) nature loop from the center of town. Follow a more strenuous path along the Grassi Interpretive Trail, which rewards hikers with a waterfall and spellbinding lakes in aquamarine tones. Cyclists also use the paved Legacy Trail that covers the 14-mile (22-kilometer) distance between Canmore and Banff.

Year-round beauty in the area is captured by the town’s artistic community in plenty of galleries. Avens Gallery offers a showcase of work from Western Canadian artists. Attend one of many festivals throughout the year, such as February’s Canmore Winter Carnival, August’s popular Canmore Folk Music Festival and September’s traditional Canmore Highland Games and epicurean Canmore Uncorked Festival. Plan to include ice-skating on a downtown pond in your itinerary.

Travel 10 minutes east of the town for a challenging hike up Grotto Mountain with even more stunning views. Look for the Grotto Canyon Trail, a year-round marvel that snakes between limestone cliffs and includes a waterfall and cave.

For geological and historical information about the area’s beauty and features, Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre offers resources on the town’s early beginning as a coal-mining center. Learn the reason for the high concentration of fossils found in the vicinity.

Travel to Canmore by driving from Calgary toward the Rocky Mountains, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) on the Trans-Canada Highway. Shuttle and charter services are also available from Calgary and Banff.

Where to stay in Canmore

Canmore which includes a small town or village and mountains

Town Centre

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Town Centre, Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery and Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Town Centre
Pathways on both sides on the creek.

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Spring Creek

When in Spring Creek, you can plan a visit to Grassi Lakes and Canmore Caverns, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Cougar Creek

Cougar Creek might not have many top sights, but Canmore Caverns and Silvertip Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cougar Creek
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Three Sisters Mountain Village

While visiting Three Sisters Mountain Village, you might make a stop by sights like Stewart Creek Golf Club and Bow River.

Three Sisters Mountain Village
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Silvertip

Silvertip might not have many top sights, but Silvertip Golf Course and Cross Zee Ranch are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Silvertip
A truly awesome restaurant with great food and exceptional service. Make a reservation it's very popular.

Teepee Town

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

When in Teepee Town, you can plan a visit to Silvertip Golf Course and Canmore Recreation Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Teepee Town
Northwinds Hotel Canmore

Northwinds Hotel Canmore

2 out of 5
1600 2nd Ave, Canmore, AB
$92 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$100 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,445 reviews)
"It was a good place to stay and base ourselves for a few days. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy walk into town. Clean room"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Northwinds Hotel Canmore
Blackstone Mountain Lodge by CLIQUE

Blackstone Mountain Lodge by CLIQUE

4 out of 5
170 Kananaskis way, Canmore, AB
$124 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$135 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,831 reviews)
"Very clean and everything was well maintained. Staff at the front desk and housekeeping were all very friendly and helpful. Easy walk into town. Mountain View’s from the deck. Would certainly stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Blackstone Mountain Lodge by CLIQUE
Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide

2.5 out of 5
1725 Mountain Ave, Canmore, AB
$90 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$98 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,365 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and professional staff along with comfortable, clean rooms. Highly recommend and would stay again if in the area. Breakfast is excellent."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,333 reviews)
"They are very attentive and communicative to us during our stay. Will definitely comeback."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE

Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE

3.5 out of 5
190 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,910 reviews)
"Wonderful property and great staff"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE
Basecamp Suites Canmore

Basecamp Suites Canmore

3.5 out of 5
721 10 Street, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
"Lovely apartment, more spacious than expected and worked really well for our needs. Easy check in process. Just make sure you have the right location because there are 3 basecamps in Canmore that have very similar names. Only downside is there was no bedding for the pull out couch and we didn’t realize ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Basecamp Suites Canmore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Canmore

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice place to unwind...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There's not too much to do in canmore but it's worth the short drive into town from this hotel

5/5 - Excellent

KB

Good Times

4/5 - Good

Thordis

Nice down-town area, scenery just gorgeous with lots of snow and the sunshine. The roads and streets very-very icy

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great little shops! For the 'active vacationer' the Switching Gear shop is a great place to pick up 'anything' you may have forgotten for your biking/hiking/skiing etc. Great selection of 'awesome gear/bags/boots/clothes' etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Amity

Love that it’s less busy than Banff.

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