Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Kananaskis Country travel and tourism

Canmore, Alberta

Canmore, Alberta, Canada is a mountain village in the Bow Valley region of Kananaskis Country resting on the banks of the Bow River.

Canmore, Alberta, Canada Canmore is the main commercial hub, adventure destination and transportation centre servicing Kananaskis Country which includes the surrounding smaller villages of Kananaskis Village, Fortress Junction, Deadman Flats, Highwood House and Exshaw.

Kananaskis Country is a large system of protected parklands, ecological reserves, wetlands and recreational areas in the Canadian Central Rockies Eco System popular for many year-round adventures.

In the summer months - hiking, backpacking, kayaking, fishing, river rafting, canoeing, picnicking, mountain biking, camping, cycling, golfing, horseback riding, flightseeing and rock climbing are just a few of the popular activities enjoyed in Kananaskis Country.

In the winter, after the snow has fallen, activities to enjoy include cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, downhill skiing and snowboarding.

There are many services important to travelers located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada like accommodations, sightseeing tours, health and wellness centres, activity guides, banks, restaurants, gas stations, internet, coffee shops, gift stores, art galleries, campgrounds, laundromat, post office and grocery stores.

On the main highway routes, the Bow Valley Trail and Railway Avenue, there are larger businesses like hotel and motel accommodations, fast food chains and some big box stores.

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