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
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 78 km from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 7h 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 Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 257 km and will cost you around £50. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about £134 for a journey of 821 km.
Airlines serving Kananaskis
Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis
Most booked hotels in Kananaskis
Hiring a car in Kananaskis
Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.74 and £18.32.