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, 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

Canmore in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
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 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 15m.

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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 80. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about C$ 311 for a journey of 585 miles.

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 15m.

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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 80. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about C$ 311 for a journey of 585 miles.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around C$ 307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 343 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from C$ 104 to C$ 2,551 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 30% more expensive 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$ 184+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 440+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
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Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 88 per day, on average, or C$ 177 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, 22% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 88 per day, on average, or C$ 177 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, 22% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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