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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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

Kananaskis in May
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in May
Estimated hotel price
£122
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 57m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Lethbridge, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 209 km and will cost you around £39. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about £56 for a journey of 266 km.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 57m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Lethbridge, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 209 km and will cost you around £39. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about £56 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Kananaskis

Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£24+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£235+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£92+
Mount Kidd Manor
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£121+

Hiring a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.68 and £18.24.

Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.68 and £18.24.