Canmore
A mountain town just outside the eastern gate of Banff National Park, with a walkable main street beneath the Three Sisters peaks. Accommodation is cheaper than in Banff.
Canmore lies about 20 km east of Banff town, just outside the national park boundary. It was once a coal mining town, and the cross-country skiing events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics were held here (at the Canmore Nordic Centre). The iconic Three Sisters peaks overlook the town. Canmore's main street has cafés, bakeries and outdoor gear shops, and its atmosphere is more relaxed than Banff's, with more affordable accommodation, making it a popular base for many visitors. Nearby are Grassi Lakes, the Nordic Centre trails, Quarry Lake and hiking in Kananaskis Country. Entering the town does not require a national park pass, and Roam Transit Route 3 runs between Canmore and Banff.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Grassi Lakes
- Banff Hoodoos Viewpoint
- Two Jack Lake
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)
- Lake Minnewanka
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Tunnel Mountain
- Bow Falls