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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
$308
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in October
Estimated hotel price
$308
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 34h 51m.

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 Hertz and Alamo, 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 34h 51m.

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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Kananaskis

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Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,333 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 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)
$606+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$614+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$536+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$449+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$389+
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Hiring a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89.

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