Kananaskis travel guide
Kananaskis Tourism | Kananaskis Guide
You're Going to Love Kananaskis
With a population of 249, Kananaskis is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kananaskis has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kananaskis
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Summit Restaurant (1 Lorette Drive Highway 40 South) and Finish Line Lounge (2 Mt Allan Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Kananaskis
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.
How to Get to Kananaskis
Plane
Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 20h 37m.
Car
Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 165 miles and will cost you around $45. From Lloydminster, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 375 miles.
Airlines serving Kananaskis
Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis
Most booked hotels in Kananaskis
Hiring a car in Kananaskis
Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.64.