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Activities in Canmore, AB
Located on the outskirts of Banff National Park is the town Canmore, Alberta. Canmore has evolved from a sleepy, near-abandoned coal mining town to a well-renowned tourism destination. If Canmore wasn’t on your “To Do” list, it should be. Beautifully situated between the towering summits of Mount Rundle, Ha Ling, Grotto Mountain, Mountain Lady MacDonald and the Three Sisters, it is filled with a wide range of outdoor activities, shopping and great restaurants. When driving from Canmore to our River Base, plan for a 1 hour and 40-minute drive.
Explore some of our favourite things to do in Canmore!
- Rock Climbing & Mountaineering: Experience some of the best outdoor rock climbing and mountaineering in the world. Our partners at Yamnuska Mountain Adventures offer a wide variety of programs, from beginners to experts, and from one-day to multi-day programs.
- Hiking: There are so many different trails to explore in and around Canmore. Whether you’re looking for day hikes, or multi-day backpacking, there’s something for everyone!
- Rafting: If rafting on the Kicking Horse River isn’t enough, stop by our friends location over at Canadian Rockies Rafting. They operate whitewater rafting trips on the Kananaskis River and Horseshoe Canyon.
- Water Activities: If you prefer more of a float trip where you can marvel at nature and scenery, Canmore Raft Tours and Canmore Canoe can do just that!
- Canyoning: Take a road less traveled – descend a canyon through a combination of rappels, jumps, swims, scrambles and slides for a truly unique experience in the Canadian Rockies!
- Mountain Biking: The Nordic Centre was the area used in the 1988 Winter Olympics for Cross Country skiing. In the summer, it is home to biking trails from paved scenic loops to challenging black diamond single track. These trails are all under the mighty Mount Ruddle which stretches from Canmore to Banff. Bike rentals can be found at the Nordic Centre or at our friends at GearUp Sports.
- Rainy Day: Try Elevation Place. This modern facility hosts the Town of Canmore’s swimming pool, climbing wall, weight room, art gallery and library. Being a local hub, you are sure to run into locals doing what they do.
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