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

Kananaskis travel guide

Kananaskis Tourism | Kananaskis Guide

You're Going to Love Kananaskis

With a population of 249, Kananaskis is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kananaskis to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Kananaskis

Kananaskis in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 256
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kananaskis in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kananaskis, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Kananaskis

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 78 km from Kananaskis. 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 Kananaskis departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 78 km from Kananaskis. 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 Kananaskis departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Kananaskis

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Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 58+
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Skyridge Glamping
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 444+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 510+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Renting a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.99 and C$ 31.99.

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.99 and C$ 31.99.