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Things To Do | Canmore, AB

Canmore, Alberta is a true four season resort destination. The amazing terrain and beautiful surroundings offer amazing opportunities year round. Discover for yourself just how much Canmore has to offer, no matter what time of year.

Golf enthusiasts that have come to experience the “ultimate mountain golf vacation” will find that Canmore is the ideal location to base their vacation. Just a few minutes from Main Street, golfers can experience two highly rated resort courses in the form of Stewart Creek Golf Club and SilverTip Golf Resort. While not inexpensive, both SilverTip and Stewart Creek are two of the finest additions to the Canadian golfing landscape and will leave you awestruck.

Winter offers visitors equally compelling reasons to vacation in Canmore. Already the premier destination for cross-country skiers, Canmore is also becoming a popular home base for downhill skiers and snowboarders that prefer the comforts and value of private condos and vacation homes over the less spacious and economic hotels / lodges found within Banff and Lake Louise. While not at the base of a ski hill, Canmore is encompassed by five world-class ski resorts within a 15-45 minute drive (Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Nakiska).

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Canmore Activities Guide | WINTER

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing in Canmore, Alberta

Canmore is home to the famed Canmore Nordic Center and is well known for its cross country skiing for good reason. The combination of beautiful surroundings and amazing terrain Canmore is the perfect cross country destination.

Hot Springs

Hot Springs in Canmore, Alberta

There is a mystical allure to hot springs. They offer a sense of sanctity which inspires calm and relaxation. One of the best ways to kick back and blow off the world, the mineral hot springs of the Canadian Rockies offer soothing to the muscles of visitors after a day of adventure in the mountains.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling in Canmore, Alberta

Canmore offers excellent snowmobiling adventures through pristine trails and deep powder basins in a majestic setting. Most winter tourism has been focused on skiing over the years but the growing popularity of snowmobiling is beginning to make its mark. While snowmobiling is generally not permitted within the National Parks, the Columbia Valley area in the BC Rockies features some of the most spectacular riding found anywhere.

Canmore Activities Guide | SUMMER

Canoeing & Kayaking

Cycling in Canmore, Alberta

There is something special about spending a day on a glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies with nothing to disturb you save the odd beaver or grizzly bear going about their own business on shore. Whether you are in a canoe, kayak, rowboat or powerboat, spending a day on the sparking blue and green waters of the Rockies will revitalize the soul.

Cycling

Canoeing and Kayaking in Canmore, Alberta

Bicycle touring is a very popular activity in the Canadian Rockies due to breathtaking scenery and hundreds of miles of paved and well-shouldered highways. Two short tours in particular are considered classics: the Golden Triangle, and the Icefields Parkway.

Hiking & Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking in Canmore, Alberta

The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the world's best mountain biking and hiking trails. The area provides a number of different types of trails ranging from beginner to advanced.

Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater Rafting in Canmore, Alberta

The Canadian Rockies are world-renown for their raging rivers cut through towering mountains and the fun they provide water sport enthusiasts throughout the summer months. Perhaps the most popular activity is the adrenalin pumping sport of whitewater rafting.