Canmore travel guide
Canmore Tourism | Canmore Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.
What to do in Canmore
Top activities & attractions in Canmore
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.
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 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Flair Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Ebus, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about C$ 149 for a journey of 274 km.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around C$ 259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 542 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn and Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa.
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$ 96 per day, on average, or C$ 289 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Calgary.
Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.71 and C$ 27.61. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.