Canmore & Kananaskis Country
Get ready to play in this premier recreation paradise, where bird watching, photography and every possible outdoor recreation activity is offered.
About Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis Country, located southwest of Calgary, comprises five provincial parks as well as the resort village of Kananaskis itself. This is recreation central: take advantage of the beautiful scenery, bird watching (bird migrations in October are especially impressive!), and wildlife spotting. Get ready to see elk, deer, Rocky Mountain sheep, bears, snowshoe hares, and moose.
About Canmore
Canmore is home to a cave system known as the ‘Rats Nest’, and with a guide, visitors have the opportunity to embark on an in-depth exploration of these mountain caves. Hiking companies offer escorted hikes deep into the Rockies, and Aboriginal guides teach about native traditions on snowshoe and cross-country skiing trips.
Canmore offers more than excellent hiking and outdoor recreation; we recommend you take in the annual ArtSpeak and outdoor music Festivals (Folk Festival & Mozart in the Mountains) during the summer months. View Events
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Top Attractions
Hiking in Canmore is one of the most popular activities with so many trails to choose from. Grassi Lakes makes for a leisurely stroll while hiking the iconic Three Sisters may take from sun-up to sun-down.
Grotto Canyon
Grotto Canyon is a popular hiking destination near Canmore in winter and in summer.
Canmore Nordic Centre
The Canmore Nordic Centre is a provincial park just on the outskirts of the town of Canmore. Formerly a winter Olympic events site, the Centre is now home to year round events and outdoor recreation including cross-country skiing, trail running, and biking along a great pathway.
Stewart Creek Golf Course
The pinnacle of Canada’s mountain golf is Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, consistently rated among the best golf experiences in the country. Few golf courses in North America enjoy the spectacular combination of setting, extraordinary vistas and fantastic golf. Designed by Canadian Golf Architect Gary Browning in 2000, it continues to be a favourite among returning guests, and a discovered jewel for new visitors.
Wildlife
Canmore Alberta is well known for it's wildlife viewing opportunities - especially Elk. Large herds of elk can be found on the edges of town where large fields are. When you go hiking in the alpine, you are sharing wildlife corridors with bears and cougars so bear spray, noise and hiking in groups is recommended.
