Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 30 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.

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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, 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$326
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$326
1 night at 3-star 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. The shortest flight to Canmore from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, 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. The shortest flight to Canmore from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

YYCCalgary
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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,333 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $685 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $706 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from $124 to $3,036 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$606+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$614+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$536+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$449+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$389+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.92 and $31.89. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.92 and $31.89. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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