Welcome to the Valley of Adventure

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Welcome to the Valley of Adventure

Great location for a variety of activities for every season.

Training facility to so many athletes, you too can experience world class cross country ski trails, Mountain bike trails, fat bike trails, skating and even an 18 hole disc golf course. Plus there is equipment rental on site at Trail Sports.
163 locals recommend
Canmore Nordic Centre station
163 locals recommend
Training facility to so many athletes, you too can experience world class cross country ski trails, Mountain bike trails, fat bike trails, skating and even an 18 hole disc golf course. Plus there is equipment rental on site at Trail Sports.
Kananaskis Village is a great place to start a number of great hikes, biking trails, snow shoe adventures even cross country ski trails. If something at a slower shorter pace is more your style, take a walk around the village and take in the breathe taking mountain views. Only a half hour drive from Canmore and even the drive will not disappoint. Rentals available on site!
16 locals recommend
Kananaskis Village
16 locals recommend
Kananaskis Village is a great place to start a number of great hikes, biking trails, snow shoe adventures even cross country ski trails. If something at a slower shorter pace is more your style, take a walk around the village and take in the breathe taking mountain views. Only a half hour drive from Canmore and even the drive will not disappoint. Rentals available on site!
Great family ski hill just 30 minutes from Canmore, located in Kananaskis Provincial Park. This ski hill also offers a great tube park! Rentals available on site!
70 locals recommend
Nakiska Ski Area
2 Mt Allan Dr
70 locals recommend
Great family ski hill just 30 minutes from Canmore, located in Kananaskis Provincial Park. This ski hill also offers a great tube park! Rentals available on site!
Mount Norquay is a great family ski hill that offers a tube park as well. There are some great look offs on the way to the ski hill and this is only 30 minutes away from Canmore located just outside of the town of Banff. Something unique about this ski hill is they offer night skiing! Rentals available on site!
84 locals recommend
Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay Rd
84 locals recommend
Mount Norquay is a great family ski hill that offers a tube park as well. There are some great look offs on the way to the ski hill and this is only 30 minutes away from Canmore located just outside of the town of Banff. Something unique about this ski hill is they offer night skiing! Rentals available on site!
World class ski hill located on the continental divide. Banff Sunshine Village offers skiers and snowboarders more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from gentle, inviting beginner runs all the way up to the most extreme big mountain runs. Rentals available on site!
142 locals recommend
Sunshine Village
142 locals recommend
World class ski hill located on the continental divide. Banff Sunshine Village offers skiers and snowboarders more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from gentle, inviting beginner runs all the way up to the most extreme big mountain runs. Rentals available on site!
Interested in learning a bit of Canmore history? Be sure to stop in to the Canmore Museum. With exhibits changing all the time there is a wide variety to learn about many different aspects of our little mining town and a great gift shop!
45 locals recommend
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
902B 7 Ave
45 locals recommend
Interested in learning a bit of Canmore history? Be sure to stop in to the Canmore Museum. With exhibits changing all the time there is a wide variety to learn about many different aspects of our little mining town and a great gift shop!
CanGolf & Finchy's Bar & Grill. This is great fun for all ages. Golf simulators, great food & drinks plus some arcade fun!
CanGOLF
306 Bow Valley Trail
CanGolf & Finchy's Bar & Grill. This is great fun for all ages. Golf simulators, great food & drinks plus some arcade fun!
Great place to rent your water SUP, kayaks, surfboards, bikes & more
28 locals recommend
Bow Valley Stand Up Paddleboarding
1430 Bow Valley Trail
28 locals recommend
Great place to rent your water SUP, kayaks, surfboards, bikes & more
Sporting Gear Rentals shop
49 locals recommend
Gear Up
1302 Bow Valley Trail
49 locals recommend
Sporting Gear Rentals shop
Great Coffee Shop & Groceria
Take A Hike Market
Great Coffee Shop & Groceria
This multi purpose building features a very large swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, climbing gym, fitness centre, meeting rooms, excercise classes, meeting rooms, art gallery & public library. Located on Railway Avenue.
119 locals recommend
Elevation Place
700 Railway Ave
119 locals recommend
This multi purpose building features a very large swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, climbing gym, fitness centre, meeting rooms, excercise classes, meeting rooms, art gallery & public library. Located on Railway Avenue.

Sightseeing

Beautiful spot for a picnic, to throw some frisbee or just enjoy the scenery. Great starting point to enjoy the trails around the Bow River at any time of year!
12 locals recommend
Riverside Park
600 River Rd
12 locals recommend
Beautiful spot for a picnic, to throw some frisbee or just enjoy the scenery. Great starting point to enjoy the trails around the Bow River at any time of year!
This is a beautiful spot for a picnic, walk or a really great photo opportunity.
15 locals recommend
Spray Lakes Reservoir
15 locals recommend
This is a beautiful spot for a picnic, walk or a really great photo opportunity.
This is a world class ski resort with something for everyone in every season. You'll feel like you are on top of the world when you reach the top. In winter you will experience powder like no other and in the summer you can ride the gondola to do hiking and sightseeing. See the famous lake at the historic Chateau and or many of the other beautiful mountain lakes in the area. Hiking, sightseeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, canoe or kayak - what can't you do while in Lake Louise!
110 locals recommend
Lake Louise Ski Area
1 Whitehorn Rd
110 locals recommend
This is a world class ski resort with something for everyone in every season. You'll feel like you are on top of the world when you reach the top. In winter you will experience powder like no other and in the summer you can ride the gondola to do hiking and sightseeing. See the famous lake at the historic Chateau and or many of the other beautiful mountain lakes in the area. Hiking, sightseeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, canoe or kayak - what can't you do while in Lake Louise!
Amazing sight, great photo opportunity and nice walking trail. Can bike on trails up to the falls but some trails are limited to walking. (Bike racks available)
13 locals recommend
Bow Falls Viewpoint
Bow Falls Avenue
13 locals recommend
Amazing sight, great photo opportunity and nice walking trail. Can bike on trails up to the falls but some trails are limited to walking. (Bike racks available)
The Legacy trail is a multi use, paved, trail that connects Canmore & Banff's trail systems. It is open to everyone and a must experience!
33 locals recommend
Legacy Trail station
33 locals recommend
The Legacy trail is a multi use, paved, trail that connects Canmore & Banff's trail systems. It is open to everyone and a must experience!
This is a beautiful and historic guided boat tour of Lake Minnewanka. Experience the breathtaking views from a unique perspective for all ages. This is a must do Banff experience.
Lake Minnewanka Loop Boat Tour Estimated Departure Point
This is a beautiful and historic guided boat tour of Lake Minnewanka. Experience the breathtaking views from a unique perspective for all ages. This is a must do Banff experience.
Where it all began; take a walk back in time and learn how the hot springs were discovered and how it drew people in from all over and eventually lead to the Town you see today. This is a very unique habitat to the rockies - can you guess why? A MUST EXPERIENCE while in Banff!
23 locals recommend
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave Ave
23 locals recommend
Where it all began; take a walk back in time and learn how the hot springs were discovered and how it drew people in from all over and eventually lead to the Town you see today. This is a very unique habitat to the rockies - can you guess why? A MUST EXPERIENCE while in Banff!
Ever wanted to feel like you are on top of the world but don't want to do the leg work...this is the place for you!
86 locals recommend
Banff Gondola
100 Mountain Ave
86 locals recommend
Ever wanted to feel like you are on top of the world but don't want to do the leg work...this is the place for you!

City/town information

The historic Town of Banff is just a quick 20 minute drive from Canmore. We have provided you with a National Park Pass to grant you access to the park and a few of the historic sites within the townsite. Be sure to visit the historic Cave & Basin, the Banff Gondola for some amazing mountain top views with out the sweat of a hike to the very top. The Banff Hot Springs, check out the amazing bike & hiking trails on tunnel mountain. There is so much to do with in this little mountain town, your options are almost limitless.
614 locals recommend
Banff
614 locals recommend
The historic Town of Banff is just a quick 20 minute drive from Canmore. We have provided you with a National Park Pass to grant you access to the park and a few of the historic sites within the townsite. Be sure to visit the historic Cave & Basin, the Banff Gondola for some amazing mountain top views with out the sweat of a hike to the very top. The Banff Hot Springs, check out the amazing bike & hiking trails on tunnel mountain. There is so much to do with in this little mountain town, your options are almost limitless.
Great small mountain town with plenty of unique shopping, great restaurants & pubs.
307 locals recommend
Canmore
307 locals recommend
Great small mountain town with plenty of unique shopping, great restaurants & pubs.
Enjoy a beautiful half hour drive from Canmore into this majestic valley. The village is located mountain top but you can drive right to its door. A variety of trails start right from the village and can be accessed all year round. Great sight seeing & restaurants!
16 locals recommend
Kananaskis Village
16 locals recommend
Enjoy a beautiful half hour drive from Canmore into this majestic valley. The village is located mountain top but you can drive right to its door. A variety of trails start right from the village and can be accessed all year round. Great sight seeing & restaurants!
Looking for some help planning your adventure. Checkin with the experts - maps available also!
6 locals recommend
Tourism Canmore Kananaskis
2801 Bow Valley Trail
6 locals recommend
Looking for some help planning your adventure. Checkin with the experts - maps available also!

Golf

Be sure to check out the restaurant while you are there!
14 locals recommend
Canmore Golf & Curling Club
2000 8 Ave
14 locals recommend
Be sure to check out the restaurant while you are there!
Amazing views and widely recognized course. May see a furry friend or two on the course also!
34 locals recommend
Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club
4100 Stewart Creek Dr
34 locals recommend
Amazing views and widely recognized course. May see a furry friend or two on the course also!
Amazing course, plenty of food & beverage with an amazing restaurant on site.
43 locals recommend
Silvertip Golf Course
2000 Silvertip Trail
43 locals recommend
Amazing course, plenty of food & beverage with an amazing restaurant on site.
Unique 36 hole course which gives your game that many more options. Located in the beautiful provincial park: Kananaskis Country.
16 locals recommend
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
1 Lorette Road
16 locals recommend
Unique 36 hole course which gives your game that many more options. Located in the beautiful provincial park: Kananaskis Country.

City advice

Getting around

Roam Transit

Did you know ROAM Transit is free public transportation within the town of Canmore. It also runs between the towns of Canmore & Banff with a variety of very affordable rates! Check out: roamtransit .com