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Location
The setting is stunning. The scenery, surreal. Nestled in the Bow Valley on the Front Ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and surrounded by 2.8 million acres of forever protected wilderness, Canmore is the ideal mountain resort — a community rife with natural riches and manmade treasures. It’s your gateway to adventure, no matter the season, no matter your tastes.
When you call Canmore home, major centers, legendary sights and world-class amenities are just minutes away:
- 60 minutes from downtown Calgary; 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport
- 5 minutes from Banff National Park
- 15 minutes from Banff townsite
- Within 40 minutes of three world-class ski hills (15 minutes to the closest)
- Within 40 minutes of five world-ranked golf courses (5 minutes to the closest)
- Home to the Canmore Nordic Centre, a hub for all of your cross-country pursuits
- A short 10-minute walk to downtown canmore
For the outdoor enthusiast, winter brings world-class downhill, heli- and Nordic skiing to Canmore’s doorstep. It also brings opportunities for snowshoeing, ice skating and even dogsledding. The remaining seasons bring thrills of their own, including hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing, as well as fishing, canoeing and kayaking in the crystal blue waters of the Bow River. Canmore is also a golfer’s paradise: there are five top-rated courses in close proximity, all set against a majestic mountain backdrop.
The possibilities don’t stop there. Canmore is home to a vast array of upscale restaurants, cozy cafes, charming art galleries and delightful shops. And it hosts a variety of fun-filled festivals and events each year. The options are endless. The allure of the area, irresistible.