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.
Activities & attractions in Canmore
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, Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) and Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.
When to visit Canmore
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 Aeromexico, China Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 10m.
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 Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Cold Shot. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 90 miles and will cost you around $90. From Lethbridge, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore
Most booked hotels in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Calgary.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.