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. Kananaskis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kananaskis

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Summit Restaurant (1 Lorette Drive Highway 40 South) and Finish Line Lounge (2 Mt Allan Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Kananaskis

Kananaskis in April
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in April
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kananaskis in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kananaskis, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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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 48 miles from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 160 miles and will cost you around $31. From Lloydminster, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 375 miles.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 160 miles and will cost you around $31. From Lloydminster, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 375 miles.

Airports near Kananaskis

Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 678 reviews)
$271+
Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 153 reviews)
$30+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 397 reviews)
$292+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1442 reviews)
$131+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 814 reviews)
$89+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1085 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.