Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Canmore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canmore

With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) and Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 845
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 845
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canmore

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 24h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of National and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 170 miles and will cost you around AED 242. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about AED 819 for a journey of 595 miles.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 24h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of National and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Ebus and Bus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 170 miles and will cost you around AED 242. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about AED 819 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airports near Canmore

YYCCalgary
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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,933 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around AED 810 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,044 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canmore, with prices from AED 275 to AED 6,769 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canmore are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 508+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 352+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 311+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 523+
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Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 320+
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Rundle Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 323+
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Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay AED 4.56 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 54.66 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 54.66 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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