Title: Visit Lac des Arcs: 2026 Travel Guide for Lac des Arcs, Exshaw | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Lac-Des-Arcs-Hotels.d553248635974899564.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Lac-Des-Arcs-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635974899564.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lac-Des-Arcs.d553248635974899564.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lac-Des-Arcs.d553248635974899564.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lac des Arcs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lac-Des-Arcs.d553248635974899564.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lac des Arcs ## Travel Guide ![This is one of the busiest attractions in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, which is a highway pullover with a view of the country’s largest cement plant on the banks of Lac des Arcs. Just behind that, a strip mine wearing down Grotto Mountain. The EcoDome, in the middle of the photo, is 35m tall and 100m diameter, can be seen from the TransCanada Highway, houses materials used in the process of producing cement and reduces the spread of dust. #GreatOutdoors #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974899564/b99d8e8a-d169-49f7-9d8f-fbc2220e476c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is one of the busiest attractions in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, which is a highway pullover with a view of the country’s largest cement plant on the banks of Lac des Arcs. Just behind that, a strip mine wearing down Grotto Mountain. The EcoDome, in the middle of the photo, is 35m tall and 100m diameter, can be seen from the TransCanada Highway, houses materials used in the process of producing cement and reduces the spread of dust. #GreatOutdoors #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974899564/b99d8e8a-d169-49f7-9d8f-fbc2220e476c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lac des Arcs Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(2,231 reviews) The view and staff are amazing Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=35649&PinnedHotelID=35649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899564) ![Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64043/6c104d2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide 1725 Mountain Ave Canmore AB $95 nightly $103 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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! (3,660 reviews) In overall, stay was good. 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(1,811 reviews) Great beds great views Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=6941250&PinnedHotelID=6941250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899564) [See all 1,639 properties in Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026®ionId=553248635974899564) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567500/18567410/48d1c446_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Basecamp Resorts Canmore 1102 Bow Valley Trail Canmore AB Stay at this condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews) Very clean, good location. Great rooms, beds are a tad hard but not bad at all. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Canmore-Hotels-Basecamp-Suites.h45738414.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lac des Arcs](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974899564&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Lac des Arcs hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899564&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Heart Mountain Trail Enjoy the mountain views and explore Heart Mountain Trail, a lovely green space in Lac des Arcs. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Heart-Mountain-Trail-Exshaw.d6289416.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. 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