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The small townsite of Canmore, nicknamed the 'Gateway to the Rockies',
is nestled in the Bow Valley Corridor just inside the Canadian Rockies.
The small, picturesque townsite of Canmore, Alberta is famous for
its easy-going, small-town atmosphere and spectacular, unspoiled scenery.
The area surrounding Canmore is also well-known for it's extensive
wildlife, world class golfing, extensive hiking trails and outstanding mountain
biking.
Only 40 minutes from Calgary and a mere 15 minutes from Banff, Canmore
is close to a large number of amenities and recreational activities
that are sure to keep the whole family entertained!
Accommodations in Canmore are as varied as the town itself and visitors
have their choice from numerous world-class hotels. Guests to Canmore
have their choice of one of these oustanding hotels - the
Chateau Canmore, Four
Points Sheridon, Howard
Johnson, Best
Western Pocaterra, BW
Canmore-Green Gables, Canadian
Rockies Chalets, Marriott Residence Inn Canmore, Raddison
Hotel or Banff Boundary Lodge.
There are many ways to experience Canmore year round. From golf
at Silvertip to flyfishing the Bow River to mountain biking the
Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore has something for every outdoor enthusiast.
GOLFING IN CANMORE
Home to some of the most unique golf terrain in Western Canada,
Canmore's golf courses offer players a truly unforgettable golf
experience.
Silvertip
in Canmore is a world-class, Les Furber designed course, cut from
the eastern slopes of the rockies. SilverTip offers 18 holes of
what many players have considered to be one of the most beautifully
designed courses in the world.
The Bow Valley area surrounding Canmore is home to several other
world class golf courses as well. Courses like the spectacular Gary
Browning designed 'Stewart Creek Golf Club' located at the foot
of the Three Sisters. 30 minutes south of Canmore lies the Kananaskis
golf course featuring two amazing 18 hole courses - Mt. Lorette
and Mount Kidd. Up the road from Canmore is the renowned Banff
Springs Golf Course which allows players to play at the foot
of majestic Mt. Rundle while the local elk population grazes nearby.
CANMORE MOUNTAIN BIKING
Canmore is well-known for having one of the top mountain
biking centres in North America - the Canmore Nordic Centre. Originally
designed for x-country skiing in the 1988 Olympics the Centre now
hosts some of the largest mountain biking events in Western Canada.
With over 60 km of trails the Noric Centre offers both single and
double track trails for beginners and experts alike.
FISHING IN THE CANMORE AREA
The Bow River, alpine lakes and crystal clear streams offer
some of the best fishing in North America. Spectacular scenery,
fresh mountain air and a variety of pristine lakes, rivers and streams
provide anglers with the chance to catch cutthroat, golden, brown,
brook, rainbow and bull trout.
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HIKING
Hikers to Canmore can enjoy spectacular trails like
Wedge Pond, Baldy Pass, Ribbon Falls, Barrier Lake,
Grassi Lakes, Heart Creek and Centennial Ridge. |
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GOLFING
Silvertip,
Stewart Creek and the Kananaskis
golf couse are just a few of the world class golf
courses in the Canmore area ...more
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SIGHTSEEING
One of the best ways to enjoy Canmore & area
is by hiking or mountain biking. Several tour companies
offer various sightseeing tours & packages ...more |
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 RAFTING
Enjoy Whitewater
Rafting in beautiful Kananaskis Country located
a short 30 minutes east of Canmore on the Kananaskis
River |
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FLY
FISHING
Spectacular scenery, fresh mountain air and a variety
of unspoiled rivers and streams provide the perfect
backdrop for fishermen. |
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MOUNTAIN
BIKING
Canmore Nordic Centre is home to one of the finest
mountain biking facilities in North America with
over 60 km of trails and a huge variety of terrain. |
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