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 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, 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

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$330
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 26h 25m.

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 National, 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 26h 25m.

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 National, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,034 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,769 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,803 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,107 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,353 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,263 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $871 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from $125 to $2,824 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 8% 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)
$328+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$384+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$292+
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Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$357+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$281+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$289+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay $2.63 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 $31.45 and $41.93. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.63 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 $31.45 and $41.93. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.