My Canmore guidebook
Activities
I have had guests rent bikes and the company was really helpful. They even met them in Banff to fix a bike that broke down entire to Banff from Canmore.
Rundle Mountain Bike Rental
1723 Bow Valley TrailI have had guests rent bikes and the company was really helpful. They even met them in Banff to fix a bike that broke down entire to Banff from Canmore.
This is a fun way to bike or run to Banff. A net downhill and beautiful views of mount Rundle.
Goat Creek Trail
Goat Creek TrailThis is a fun way to bike or run to Banff. A net downhill and beautiful views of mount Rundle.
This is the most iconic and accessible hike out of Canmore and provides amazing views of the Bow Valley. You could take kids up it too since its a shorter hike. The first half up is forest trail and the second half above the tree line was recently improved to incorporate a number of staircases. The staircases make the too much easier to scale. For a regular Joe and Jane this hike will take 3-4 hours total.
45 locals recommend
Ha Ling Peak trailhead
Alberta 742This is the most iconic and accessible hike out of Canmore and provides amazing views of the Bow Valley. You could take kids up it too since its a shorter hike. The first half up is forest trail and the second half above the tree line was recently improved to incorporate a number of staircases. The staircases make the too much easier to scale. For a regular Joe and Jane this hike will take 3-4 hours total.
A great family recreation center with climbing, swimming, and exercise rooms. I take my kids there every time I am in town and they love it!
119 locals recommend
Elevation Place
700 Railway AveA great family recreation center with climbing, swimming, and exercise rooms. I take my kids there every time I am in town and they love it!
One of the big four mountains. Watch out for the top though haha, it’s steep! Look it up on YouTube first!
14 locals recommend
Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald trail head
500 Benchlands TrailOne of the big four mountains. Watch out for the top though haha, it’s steep! Look it up on YouTube first!
Grotto Mountain Trailhead
201 Indian Flats RdA big hike on Canmore’s big north side mountain.
One of the big four mountains of Canmore. An easy hike with beautiful views.
8 locals recommend
East End of Rundle
One of the big four mountains of Canmore. An easy hike with beautiful views.
This is the easiest hike with the most bang for your buck in terms of effort to view ratio. I took my three year old up this and he fared well!
Tunnel Mountain Trail Head
190 Tunnel Mountain DrThis is the easiest hike with the most bang for your buck in terms of effort to view ratio. I took my three year old up this and he fared well!
Canmore Skating Pond
1100 7 AveBeautiful skating pond.
Awesome place in winter or summer, cross country skiing or trail biking, running, hiking.
163 locals recommend
Canmore Nordic Centre station
Awesome place in winter or summer, cross country skiing or trail biking, running, hiking.
A great place to hang out on the beach and enjoy some swimming or paddle boarding in a beautiful environment.
10 locals recommend
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake RoadA great place to hang out on the beach and enjoy some swimming or paddle boarding in a beautiful environment.
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
1 Centennial DrA cool spa near Canmore. Hydrotherapy, massage, relaxation!
Lake Minnewanka
Great skating but check conditions
Spray Lakes Reservoir
Great skating but check conditions.
This is a good option for someone who wants a relatively easy and unique canoe experience. Very pretty scenery too.
31 locals recommend
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf StreetThis is a good option for someone who wants a relatively easy and unique canoe experience. Very pretty scenery too.
Sightseeing
Banff
Because it’s beautiful.
There is a reason Lake Louise is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world - it is stunning like nothing else. Please go. Please.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailThere is a reason Lake Louise is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world - it is stunning like nothing else. Please go. Please.
Grassi Lakes Trail Head
Ken Richie WayBeautiful and easy hike. Great view of Canmore.
East End of Rundle trailhead
Alberta 742Great hike, fairly easy but more challenging than Ha Ling.
One of Canada’s most beautiful lakes. Great for paddle boarding, canoeing, or walking. Not always possible to get in, however, as the park staff monitor traffic and close the road if it is too busy. Back up plan - Lake Louise.
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
One of Canada’s most beautiful lakes. Great for paddle boarding, canoeing, or walking. Not always possible to get in, however, as the park staff monitor traffic and close the road if it is too busy. Back up plan - Lake Louise.
Spray Lakes Reservoir
Beautiful area.
Great swimming /sunbathing / paddleboarding / kayaking in summer, great skating in winter but check conditions.
10 locals recommend
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake RoadGreat swimming /sunbathing / paddleboarding / kayaking in summer, great skating in winter but check conditions.
Food scene
This pub is a short walk away and great fun for everything from a casual pub drink to a wild party night adventure.
31 locals recommend
The Drake Pub
909 Railway AveThis pub is a short walk away and great fun for everything from a casual pub drink to a wild party night adventure.
Great food, and great drinks. You will have fun. Awesome patio.
213 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailGreat food, and great drinks. You will have fun. Awesome patio.
The only encounter with a Grizzly that you want. Great beer, great food, great atmosphere. Been going here for over two decades and I love it.
160 locals recommend
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetThe only encounter with a Grizzly that you want. Great beer, great food, great atmosphere. Been going here for over two decades and I love it.
Try the affogato ice cream from Canary Coffee. It's vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso!
6 locals recommend
Canary Coffee Ltd.
710 8 StTry the affogato ice cream from Canary Coffee. It's vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso!
This place is a classic coffee bar. Definitely check it out and take home some coffee beans!!!
47 locals recommend
Beamer's Coffee Bar
737 7 AveThis place is a classic coffee bar. Definitely check it out and take home some coffee beans!!!
Canary Coffee Ltd.
710 8 StGreat coffee! Wonderful espresso beans.
This is a decent and relatively inexpensive pub style restaurant with a great patio.
52 locals recommend
The Wood Restaurant & Lounge
838 8 StreetThis is a decent and relatively inexpensive pub style restaurant with a great patio.
Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 StGood for an early morning bagel and coffee.
Classic and quick Thai food, great for takeout or dine in. Not too spicy.
14 locals recommend
Thai Pagoda Restaurant
Classic and quick Thai food, great for takeout or dine in. Not too spicy.
BLAKE
810 Bow Valley TrailMy guests love this place!
Incredible local bakery and the best apple fritters and curlers I’ve ever had. Worth a stop.
10 locals recommend
Fergie's Convenience & Pizza
1001 Cougar Creek DrIncredible local bakery and the best apple fritters and curlers I’ve ever had. Worth a stop.
Table Food + Drink
511 Bow Valley TrailExcellent food and drinks, and so close to the suite!
Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley TrailSome of the best lattes and latte art in the town!
Bear spray and outdoor gear
You can get bear spray here for about $40.
726 8th street
Valhalla Pure Outfitters Canmore
726 8 StBear spray