Canmore | Alberta - 1000 Towns of Canada
Top 24 Places to Visit in Canmore | Alberta
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Region:
Canadian Rockies
Known For:
Three Sisters mountains | Rocky Mountain scenery | Bow Valley trails | Outdoor adventure hub | Historic coal mining roots | Canmore Nordic Centre
Best For:
Hiking | Mountain biking | Skiing | Wildlife viewing | Scenic photography | Alpine escapes
Three Sisters Mountain
Outdoor, Selfie Spot
- Address: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
- Website: explorecanmore.ca
Symbol of Canmore, a notable landmark on the horizon, the Three Sisters Mountain has been the subject of many art pieces and has become a symbol of Canmore. The peaks even have names: Faith, Charity, and Hope.
Bow River Trail
Outdoor
- Address: Bow River Park, 152 Rundle Crescent, Canmore, AB T1W 2L6
- Website: alltrails.com
Enjoy dozens of trails in the area. Hiking is one of the loveliest activities for locals. Discover this 6.0-km trail in the famous Bow Valley—fantastic views of the mountains and the water's incredible color.
Canmore Engine Bridge
Selfie Spot
- Address: Spur Line Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 1V9
- Website: bigdoer.com
Walking along the Spur Trail on the banks of the Bow, you will come to this historic bridge (or rather, two bridges). Previously, they served the railway but are now intended only for pedestrians.
Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk
Outdoor
- Address: Bow Trail Road, Canmore, Alberta, T0L 0M0
- Phone: (403) 678-1500
- Website: travelalberta.com
Access this scenic trail from downtown Canmore, near the Big Head sculpture. Follow a 3.9-km boardwalk that runs alongside Policeman’s Creek. You’ll pass ponds with swimming ducks and forested areas with songbirds singing.
Enjoy Wildlife
Outdoor, Selfie Spot
- Location: Throughout the whole Town of Canmore
You have no idea how many elk, deer and unexpected signs you can find on the streets, parks and trails of Canmore. Be prepared to meet someone unusual at any moment.
Canmore Downtown
Art, Drink, Food, Shop
- Address: Main Street (8th street), Canmore
Walk downtown to enjoy local restaurants, art galleries, and dozens of craft stores. Relax on one of the benches. Feel the beautiful heart of Canmore.
North-West Mounted Police Barracks
History, Selfie Spot
- Address: 609 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B1
- Website: canmorealberta.com
Built in 1893, the North-West Mounted Police Barracks was the home, lodging, and jail for police officers stationed in Canmore until 1929.
Underground by Katherine Govier
Famous Canadians, History
- Address: 709 10th Street, Canmore AB
- Website: plepuc.org
Canadian novelist and essayist Katherine Govier has been made a member of the Order of Canada for contributing to Canada’s literary scene as an acclaimed author and for supporting refugee and immigrant women.
The Canmore Miner
Art, Selfie Spot
- Address: 738 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B6
Canmore Miner’s Bronze by Lorne Wall is a tribute to European immigrant miners who made the community of Canmore a reality.
Canmore Mountain Market
Farmer's Market
- Address: 902 7 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 2B6
- Phone: (403) 678-1500
- Website: canmore.ca
Thursdays from May to October, the Canmore Mountain Market has been a summer tradition in Canmore for over twenty years.
Big Head Sculpture
Art, Selfie Spot
- Address: 8 Street, Canmore, AB T1W 1P3
- Website: travelalberta.com
Big Head is a sculpture created by the artist Al Henderson inspired by Canmore’s name, which means “Great Head” or “Chief.”
Cafe Books
Food
- Address: 100-826 Main Street, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2B7
- Phone: (403) 678-0908
- Website: cafebooks.ca
Café Books was voted in the top 11 dreamiest bookstores to visit in Canada by Chatelaine.
Stirling Patio at the Malcolm
Food, Selfie Spot
- Address: 321 Spring Creek Dr, Canmore
- Phone: (403) 812-0680
- Website: malcolmhotel.ca
The Stirling Patio in the famous Malcolm Hotel offers gorgeous views.
The Home Town of Olympic Champions
Famous Canadians
- Address: 100-1995 Olympic Way, Canmore, AB T1W2T6
- Website: fastandfemale.com
Canmore is the home town of Canadian Olympic Champions Chandra Crawford and Beckie Scott.
Canmore Highland Games
Kids & Family, Outdoor
- Address: 1 Spring Creek Gate, Canmore, AB T1W 0A7
- Phone: (403) 678-9454
- Website: canmorehighlandgames.ca
The Canmore Highland Games fosters and encourages our Celtic culture and tradition in all its forms—dance, music, and sports.
Canmore Folk Music Festival
Art
- Address: 2B-110 Kananaskis Way (Office), Canmore, Alberta T1W2X2
- Phone: (403) 678-2524
- Website: canmorefolkfestival.com
The longest-running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest, held on Heritage Day long weekend in August.
Canmore Winter Carnival
Kids & Family, Outdoor
- Address: 902 7th Avenue, Canmore
- Website: canmore.ca
Every February, the Canmore Winter Carnival celebrates the best parts of our unique winter lifestyle.
TransCanada Highway
Selfie Spot
- Address: TransCanada Highway, Canmore AB
The fastest way from Calgary to Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise with fantastic mountain views all the way.
Canmore Raft Tours
Kids & Family, Outdoor
- Address: 829 8th (Main) Street, Canmore, AB
- Phone: (403) 688-1775
- Website: canmorerafttours.com
This tour along the Bow River allows you to relax and enjoy the forests and wildlife that live on the riverbanks.
Canmore Caves Tours
Selfie Spot
- Address: 129 Bow Meadows Crescent Unit 202, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8
- Website: canmorecavetours.com
Join year-round for a Natural History tour into Rat’s Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain.
Artists of Elk Run Studio Tour
Art
- Address: 111 Bow Meadows Crescent #8, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8
- Website: artistsofelkrun.com
Visit talented artists creating their work in Canmore’s Elk Run Industrial Park.
Brewery and Distillery Tours
Drink
- Address: 1 – 702 8th Street Canmore, AB T1W 2B5
- Phone: (403) 688-1775
- Website: canmorebrewerytours.com
Experience Canmore’s finest craft beer, distilleries and exclusive brewery access!
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
History
- Address: 617 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 0J3
- Phone: (403) 675-0064
- Website: ralphconnor.ca
Built in 1890-91, named for its founder Charles W. Gordon.
The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies
History
- Address: 2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4
- Phone: (403) 678-5022
- Website: rockiesshrine.org
A recently built beautiful Catholic shrine with modern elements intermingling with old aspects of churches.