Canmore travel guide
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You're Going to Love Canmore
With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Canmore
Tours
Activities
Sports & Fitness
Where to Eat in Canmore
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) and Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.
When to visit Canmore
How to Get to Canmore
Plane
Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 18m.
Car
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Bus, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about C$ 131 for a journey of 535 miles.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around C$ 323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 161 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from C$ 93 to C$ 2,596 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore
Most booked hotels in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 172 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Calgary.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.36 and C$ 28.48. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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