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.
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
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 26h 53m.
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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around $343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $604 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 $134 to $3,277 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore
Most booked hotels in Canmore
Hiring a car in Canmore
Expect to pay $2.66 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 $31.84 and $42.45. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canmore, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.