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Canmore is in a town in the Alberta Rockies, Canada.

[edit] Get in

From Calgary, take the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) West. There are three exits into Canmore most popular being the second exit (When going to the town center)it is about an hour and a half from the airport.

There are three different airport shuttle providers from the Calgary Airport to Canmore.

• Banff Airporter Inc. [1] offers 10 shuttles daily or private charter shuttles in needed.
• Brewster Airporter & Resort Connector [2] offers shuttle service from both the Calgary & Edmonton Airports.
• Mountain Connector [3] offers up to 8 shuttles daily, never wait more then an hour to be on the road to the Rockies.

[edit] Get around

The Canmore town center is small, and you can walk just about anywhere you want to go. Taxis within the city limits will range in price from around $5. Walking is quick, easy and allows for random adventures down to the Bow River, through the forests, up the mountains. All of Canmore's activities are within a 10 - 20 minute walking distance. Biking around town is popular too. There are several shops to rent bicycles if you are interested in either mountain biking, quick travel downtown or trail riding on many locations. Canmore is filled with biking and hiking trails that take you through forested areas, along streams and waterfalls, and ultimately lead to incredible lake and mountain views.

[edit][add listing] See

The Canadian Rockies offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. It may seem a daunting task to try and see it all in a limited amount of time.

Fortunately there are a host of companies available that eliminate the hassle, giving you the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. The friendly guides offer fun and informative sightseeing tours in and around the Banff area in comfortable vehicles.

[edit][add listing] Do

Canmore is a Rocky Mountain playground. Golf, hike, dine, party, ski, snowshoe, dog sled, spa, etc. — it's all here.

• SilverTip Golf Resort, 1000 Silvertip Trail, ☎ 1 (877) 877-5444, [4].  edit
• Stewart Creek Golf Club, 4100 Stewart Creek Drive, ☎ 1-877-993-GOLF (4653) (fax: 1 (403) 609-6085), [5]. $85-195/round, depending on date and time of day.  edit

• Take a tour of main street of Canmore
• Nordic Centre. Great for x-country skiing.  edit
• Hike up to Grassi Lakes, a famous and short hike in the region.
• Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours, 104-602 Bow Valley Trail, ☎ 1-888-311-6874, [6]. Winter/Summer. Summer Tours: $35-90, Winter Tours: starting at $149.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

Enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques and cafés. Shops range from unique furniture, florists, gifts, to independently-owned establishments.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Canmore offers a wide variety of dining options all within easy walking distance of each other. Main Street /8th Street is the heart of downtown and is filled with everything from upscale dining rooms to corner cafes, from brew pubs to casual bistros. Being small does have it's advantages. Why not restaurant hop and try appetizers in one, entrees in another, and finish the evening with dessert and after dinner drinks at a third.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Iron Goat Pub & Grill, [7]

• Murrieta's Bar & Grill, [8]

• The Grizzly Paw, [9]

• Rose & Crown, [10]

• Stoney's Bar & Grill, [11]

• The Drake Pub, [12]

• The Wood, [13]

• Zona's Bistro, [14]

• The Canmore Hotel, [15]

• The Hostel Bear Bar & Lounge, [16]

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Bow Valley Motel, [17] 610 Main Street, tel: +1 403 678-5085. Clean, comfortable accommodations.

[edit] Midrange

• Holiday Inn Canmore, 1 Silvertip Trail, ☎ 1-888-609-4422, [18]. checkin: 3:00 pm; checkout: 12:00 noon. Breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains from every room.  edit

• Banff Boundary Lodge, 1000 Harvie Heights Road, Harvie Heights, ☎ 1-877-678-9555, [19]. checkin: 4:00 pm; checkout: 11:00 am. Just outside the Banff Park Gates, it offers 1 and 2 bedroom chalets with gas fireplaces. $84 to $239.  edit

• Canadian Rockies Chalets, 1206 Bow Valley Trail, ☎ 1-800-386-7248, [20]. checkin: 4:00 pm; checkout: 11:00 am. Condominium style accommodations. $89 to $279.  edit

• The Georgetown Inn, [21]. Cozy hotel with extremely helpful staff. The fireplaces in the rooms are a great touch! The only downside is that it can be difficult to find the place in the dark as the sign is on the smaller side, on the ground, and not lit very well.  edit

• Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge, 1711 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, ☎ 1-800-665-6111, [22]. Right next to "downtown" so you can leave your vehicle for the entire duration of the stay if you wish - everything is within the walking distance (for Nordic Centre you'd have to walk a bit longer though).  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Fire Mountain Lodge, [23]. Comes with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.  edit
• The Lodges at Canmore, [24]. Comes with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.  edit
• Canmore Crossing, [25]. Comes with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.  edit
• Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools, [26]. Comes with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.  edit
• Blackstone, [27]. Comes with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.  edit

[edit] Get out

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