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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$311
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in October
Estimated hotel price
$311
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 78 km from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 78 km from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Kananaskis

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Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 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)
$544+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$593+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$457+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$388+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$379+
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Hiring a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22.

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