Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 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, änkôr (1430 2 Ave) and The Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (321 Spring Creek Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$304
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 58 miles from Canmore. The shortest flight to Canmore from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 25h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Alamo and National, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. The shortest flight to Canmore from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 25h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Alamo and National, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,147 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,014 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,360 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,341 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $483 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,318 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn and Mountain View Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from $128 to $3,047 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 12% cheaper 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$582+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$429+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$472+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$344+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$319+
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Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$553+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.11 and $36.14. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.11 and $36.14. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.