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
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in April
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 78 km from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Delta, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 266 km and will cost you around $70. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 885 km.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 78 km from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Delta, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 266 km and will cost you around $70. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 885 km.

Airports near Kananaskis

Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,501 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, 681 reviews)
$271+
Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 152 reviews)
$30+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 399 reviews)
$290+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1443 reviews)
$128+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 814 reviews)
$89+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1083 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.