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 65 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
$319
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$319
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 23h 42m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, 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 23h 42m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Canmore

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,551 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $539 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Mountain View Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from $115 to $3,133 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 9% 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)
$221+
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The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$421+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.86. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.86. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.