The Canadian Rockies town of Canmore, located just 15-minutes from Banff National Park, is a town literally built around recreation and entertainment. From the 1890s up until the late 1970s, Canmore was a coal-mining town. When the mines closed in 1979 due to low demand for coal, it probably didn’t occur to people living there…
Category: Canmore & Kananaskis Country
Canmore and Kananaskis Accommodation
Many accommodations in this area fill up for the summer holidays at a rapid pace. If you are planning on visiting the Canadian Rockies do not hesitate – the Bow Valley receives over 5 million visitors a year – the bulk of which visit in June – Sept. followed by a second wave for the ski season – book in advance.
Destinations in British Columbia
Visit British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies British Columbia offers up another side of the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll find Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke and Yoho National Park. Golden, British Columbia is a great little town from which to explore the ample skiing, hiking, rafting, backpacking and other activities the Canadian Rockies offer. Look for more…
Canmore and Kananaskis Country Hiking and Walking Trails
The best way to get to know Canmore and the surrounding area is on foot. And with a network of walking trails through town, along the river side and into mountain valleys, you won’t want to forget your camera. Some of the trails lead to picturesque Quarry Lake, follow a mountain stream through the community…
Canmore Scenic Drives
Scenic Drives throughout Canmore and Kananaskis are tough to miss …. but here’s a few of our favorites which offer some of the most inspiring views. If these sound too normal for you – contact us and we would be happy to make some more recommendations… The Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail From/To: Canmore to Highway 40…
Canmore Local Museums and Historic Sites
Longtime residents and more recent arrivals are united in their interest in Canmore’s rich and varied history, much of which can be found at the Canmore Centennial Museum located on 7th Avenue, north of Main Street (8th Street).