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

Canmore travel guide

Canmore Tourism | Canmore Guide

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.

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Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgette Bar Canmore (1030 Spring Creek Dr building b) and Murrieta's Canmore (200-737 Main St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) and Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in March
Estimated package price
$36
2 travelers
Flight to Canmore
3 nights at hotel
Canmore in March
Estimated package price
$36
2 travelers
Flight to Canmore
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Canmore

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico 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 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico 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 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,983 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $597 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from $75 to $1,825 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Canmore by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1284 reviews)
$378+
Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1666 reviews)
$356+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2013 reviews)
$258+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1931 reviews)
$322+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 683 reviews)
$401+
Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 257 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.