Activities In Canmore
Lodges at Canmore is a family friendly all-suite condominiums resort located in the magnificent Canadian Rockies, surrounded by extraordinary mountain backdrops and picturesque views. Just minutes from Banff National Park, the area abounds with scenic hiking opportunities, stunning biking trails and a 4 world-class ski hills within a short drive. Lodges at Canmore offer the ultimate accommodations encapsulated by breathtaking scenery and unparalleled outdoor adventure.
Every year Canmore hosts a variety of festivals and events, below are some of the special events in the area.
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Canada Day – July 1
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Miner’s Day – July
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Canmore Folk Music Festival – August (Heritage Day Long Weekend)
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Canmore Highland Games – September (Labour Day Long Weekend)
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Canadian Rocky Mountain Marathon – September
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Vic Lewis Band Festival – November
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Light up Canmore – December
Canmore Caverns
Explore the exciting underground world of Rat’s Nest Cave under Grotto Mountain near Canmore. Twisting passages and chambers of stalactites and stalagmites. 6-hr Adventure Tour with 18 m (60 ft) rappel–climb and traverse large and narrow passages plus the ‘Laundry Chute’ ($115). 4.5-hr Explorer Tour is similar but has no rappel ($89). 25 min scenic hike to cave entrance (incl in tour times). Guide, helmet, light, coveralls and other gear. 5C (41F) year round. No experience necessary; participants should be reasonably fit; min age 11 yrs. Closed Mon-Tues.
Ph: 403-678-8819
Biking & Hiking
Information on Local Trails
Tourism Canmore Kananaskis
907A 7th Avenue
www.tourismcanmore.com
Guided Hiking
White Mountain Adventures
7107 Boulder Crescent
Ph: 1.800.408.0005
Bike Rentals
Gear Up Mountain Rentals
1302 Bow Valley Trail
Ph: 403.678.1636
Golf Courses
Canmore Golf & Curling Club
2000 8 Avenue
Ph: 403.678.4785
www.canmoregolf.net
Silvertip Golf Resort
1000 Silvertip Trail
Ph: 877.877.5444
www.silvertipresort.com
Stewart Creek Golf Club
4100 Stewart Creek Drive
Ph: 877.993.4653
www.stewartcreekgolf.com
Dog Sledding
Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours
With experienced guides and friendly four legged friends pulling you, the Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours offers the most amazing experiences in the winter and summer.
104 – 602 Bow Valley Trail
Ph: 403.678.4369
Horesback Riding
Cross Zee Ranch
2500 Palliser Trail
Ph: 403.678.4171
www.crosszeeranch.ca
Boundary Ranch
Kananaskis Village
Ph: 403.591.7171
www.boundaryranch.com
Brewster’s Kananaskis Guest Ranch
Exshaw, AB
Ph: 403.673.3737
www.kananaskisguestranch.com
White Water Rafting
Canadian Rockies Rafting
Ph: 1.877.226.7625
www.rafting.ca
Inside Out Experience
Ph: 1.877.999.7238
www.insideoutexperience.com
West n’ Wild Adventures
Ph: 1.800.668.9119
www.wetnwild.bc.ca
Skiing & Snowboarding
Banff Mt. Norquay
Ph: 403.762.4421 or 1.877.SKI.BANFF
www.banfforquay.com
Canmore Nordic Centre/Trail Sports
Ph: 403.678.2400 / 403.678.6764
www.canmorenordic.com
Ski Lake Louise
Ph: 403.522.3555 or 1.877.9LOUISE
www.skilouise.com
Nakiska
Ph: 403.591.7777
www.skinakiska.com
Sunshine Village
Ph: 1.87.SKI.BANFF
www.skibanff.com
Snowmobile Tours
Unforgettable tours in the Rockies west of Banff and Yoho parks. Spectacular waterfalls, historic trappers cabins, and opportunities to see wildlife. Half and full day trips include shuttle, suits, boots, helmets, gloves and western-style buffet lunch. Upgrades to powerful 600cc and 700cc sleds. Overnight, custom and group tours.
Ph: 1-888-293-8687
Lux Cinema Centre
A short drive to Banff takes you to the closest theatre outside of the Solara Resort & Spa and Canmore. With four screens that play first-run features.
Corner of Bear and Wolf Street
Ph: 403.762.8595
Chocolate Tastings
Le Chocolatier
See how the finest dark and milk Belgian chocolate is made at Le Chocolatier, indulge in a few samples and possibly buy a few tasty treats for friends and family at home.
121-701 Benchlands Trail
Ph: 403-679-3351