Canmore Hotels

Canmore Hotels

Cradled by snowcapped mountains and sitting before the natural grandeur of the Bow River Valley, the small town of Canmore takes an enviable seat in the Canadian Rockies. Oozing with mountain culture charm and sprinkled with cosmopolitan flair, the once sleepy town sprung to life back in ’88 when it hosted the Winter Olympics. Now a laid back holiday haven and an adventure junkie’s base, skiing, mountain biking, and hiking all come at a gold medal standard - while sheer R&R comes as pretty as a picture.

Things to see

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is a vast playground of adrenaline fuelled thrills and relaxed outdoor pursuits alike. Set among breathtaking mountain scenery, visitors can ski the glittering slopes, bike across the rugged terrain, or just take a hike. The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre is crammed with an eclectic collection of over 10,000 exhibits. Here you can learn about Canmore’s history - from its humble beginnings as a mining town, to the 1988 Winter Olympics. If golf is more your drive, the Silvertip Golf Course and Canmore Golf and Curling Club are two of the best courses in the region. Carved out of the Rockies terrain, the manicured parcels both offer world class facilities in the most magical of settings. For a bit of horse play, don your cowboy hat and trot to Cross Zee Ranch. With many scenic riding trails to choose from, it’s a memorable way to see the Rockies.

Hotels in Canmore

Hotels in Canmore come suited to every taste and pocket. There’s one thing most of the accommodation in and around the town share however – immaculate views of the Rockies. Whether from a bathtub or balcony, the luxury hotels in Canmore treat their guests to beautiful vistas as standard, as well as plenty of lavish amenities. Think steaming outdoor swimming pools, fully equipped spas, and toasty fireplaces with flat screen TVs above. The mid-range offers much of the same, along with a selection of more humble, but no less comfortable, inns, lodges and self contained apartments. Budget accommodation is also available, and comes well kitted out with all the mod cons.

Where to stay

Canmore takes all the authentic appeal and whimsy you might expect from a mountain town and blends it with cosmopolitan amenities. Among the cornucopia of restaurants and shops here, you’ll find an array of galleries and museums to visit when you’re taking a break from the great outdoors. Should you want to hop right into the action however, many tour and activity companies are based in the town, making things all the more convenient. As a popular holiday hotspot you can also expect a vibrant nightlife. Whether you want to dance the night away or sit by a pub fire with an après-ski drink, the town has every tipple.

How to get to Canmore

Serving destinations throughout the world including America, Europe and East Asia, Calgary International Airport will be the first port of call for most visitors. Once you’ve touched down, getting into Canmore is easy. The Banff Airporter bus shuttles visitors directly from the airport to Canmore, before carrying on to Banff. Journeys take approximately an hour and 20 minutes, giving you time to marvel at the landscape along the way. The service runs between 05:00 and 10:30, so be sure to book ahead to make sure there’s space available for when you arrive. Though pricier, private sedan transfers are also available.