Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgette Bar Canmore (1030 Spring Creek Dr building b) and Murrieta's Canmore (200-737 Main St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) and Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
£131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
£131
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 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

YYCCalgary
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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,085 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,449 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,780 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around £172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £304 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from £56 to £1,269 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£311+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Hiring a car in Canmore costs £46 per day, on average, or £183 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.01 and £17.34. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Canmore costs £46 per day, on average, or £183 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.01 and £17.34. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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