Canmore travel guide
Canmore Tourism | Canmore Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.
Where to Eat in Canmore
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks.
When to visit Canmore
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. The shortest flight to Canmore from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 29m.
Car
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 129 km and will cost you around $46. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around $467 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $607 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
Hiring a car in Canmore
Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.17 and $33.56. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.