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. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 373
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 373
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 25h 22m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 165 miles and will cost you around AED 257. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about AED 617 for a journey of 510 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 25h 22m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 165 miles and will cost you around AED 257. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about AED 617 for a journey of 510 miles.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around AED 587 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,290 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 467+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 327+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 387+
Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 299+

Hiring a car in Canmore

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 60.82 and AED 81.09. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 60.82 and AED 81.09. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.