Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgette Bar Canmore (1030 Spring Creek Dr building b) and Murrieta's Canmore (200-737 Main St) 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

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 183
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 WestJet, Delta, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

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 WestJet, Delta, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around C$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 467 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Mountain View Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from C$ 84 to C$ 2,579 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 343+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 111 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, 19% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.31 and C$ 25.75. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 111 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, 19% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.31 and C$ 25.75. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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