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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kananaskis travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kananaskis to see all of its attractions.

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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in July
Estimated hotel price
$233
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, China Airlines, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 2h 18m.

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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 170 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about $225 for a journey of 585 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, China Airlines, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 2h 18m.

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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 170 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about $225 for a journey of 585 miles.

Airports near Kananaskis

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Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1172 reviews)
$133+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, 470 reviews)
$96+
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Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 161 reviews)
$31+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 652 reviews)
$318+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1965 reviews)
$85+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1679 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10.

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