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. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Roaring Rolls (304 Old Canmore Rd 302) and Devil's Table at Creekside Villa (709 Benchlands Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Avianca and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Lethbridge, the ticket costs about C$ 41 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Avianca and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Lethbridge, the ticket costs about C$ 41 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around C$ 276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 483 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 337+
The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 398+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 471+
Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 287+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 178+

Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 135 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay C$ 1.90 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.79 and C$ 30.39. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 135 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay C$ 1.90 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.79 and C$ 30.39. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.