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Canmore, Alberta

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

Type CityPopulation 17,036

Why go

  • Town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Known for hiking trails, mountain climbing, paddling rivers.
  • 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Silvertip Golf Resort.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.

History

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. With a population of 17,036 in 2023, Canmore is the fifth-largest town in Alberta.

Must-see attractions

2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 3J4
Outdoor
10509 Smith Dorrien Spray Trail, Canmore, AB T0L 2C0
Outdoor

Where to stay

302 George Biggy Sr Rd, Dead Man's Flats, AB T1W 2T8, Canada
Indoor

Airports

Banff Airport (YBA) 19 km to the centre
Banff, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Canmore, Alberta — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Canmore, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Sunshine Coach → Banff, Alberta
Free Bus Transportation from Calgary and Canmore to Sunshine Village with the purchase of a lift ticket. (child ticket excluded) · Banff, Alberta guide →
Calgary airport to Canmore, about 90 minutes. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences