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

Kananaskis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kananaskis

With a population of 249, Kananaskis is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada.

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When to visit Kananaskis

Kananaskis in January
Estimated hotel price
$275
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in January
Estimated hotel price
$275
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kananaskis in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kananaskis, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Kananaskis

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 29h.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 29h.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Kananaskis

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Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,318 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$179+
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Hiring a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $2.47 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.53 and $39.38.

Expect to pay $2.47 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.53 and $39.38.