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  Canmore & The Canadian Rockies

Kananaskis Country and Canmore
Alberta's Mountain Playground

Kananaskis Country is Located West & SouthWest of Calgary with several entrances (Canmore, Highway 40 off Highway 1, through Bragg Creek,) in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains.

Canmore, Alberta is conveniently just West of Calgary, only 1.5 from Calgaryís International Airport, 5 minutes East of Banff National Park (20 minutes to the town site of Banff ), and virtually nestled into the northwest corner of Kananaskis Country, which is home to a multitude of Provincial and Wild-land Parks. Stand almost anywhere in Canmore, turn around 360 degrees, and you will fully appreciate the term ìMountainî community, we are surrounded.

Canmore has a rich history and is a wonderful place for the discerning traveler who recognizes the value of an authentic mountain community oriented to sharing a passionate sense of place with its guests.

There is no better place than Canmore to base your exploration and discovery of the Canadian Rockies. Whether you plan short front country forays and scenic drives looking at scenery, sights, and animals, or longer day trips sightseeing or perhaps venturing off the beaten path and into surrounding wild-lands of Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Alberta is the ideal place to base yourself.

A town for all seasons, Canmore moves effortlessly from season to season and you can be as laid back and casual as you like or as active and engaged as you desire. Recreational opportunities abound, with Recreational Facilities, absolutely more hiking than you can shake a stick at with enough variety to accommodate all levels ranging from casual walks on in town trails, to significant backcountry excursions which means naturally that there is also incredible cross country skiing and snow shoeing in wilderness settings. Within a 15 to 60 minute drive are 5 Ski Hills to enjoy. Mountain Biking in summer on the trails of the Nordic Centre will yield to the soft swish of Cross Country skiis as Olympians and beginners alike enjoy the incredible 1988 Olympic legacy facility of the Canmore Nordic Centre.

For wildlife watchers, there are frequent opportunities to see elk, deer, Rocky Mountain sheep, bears, pine martens, pikas, moose and snowshoe hares. Wildflowers abound in spring and summer. Year-round, Kananaskis offers an enormous variety of outdoor activities to suit every taste and level of experience - hiking, skiing, horseback riding, fly fishing and caving, to name a few.
Oh, let's not forget the multitude of Golf Courses in the area!
The magnificent mountain setting is a photographer's paradise, offering scenic views in every direction. 

Golf... Skiing... Mountain Biking... Fishing... Rafting... Hiking...
Snowmobiling... Caving... Wildlife Viewing... Climbing... 
Equestrian Activities... Cultural Events and Activities...The list is endless.

Travel and Information Network
www.BestOfCanmore.com - Online Booking for Canmore Accommodation
www.TourismCanmore.com - Visitor Guide to the Canmore Area
www.RedDeer.com - Your Guide to Red Deer and Central Alberta
www.CanmoreBusiness.com - Canmore Economic Development Authority
 

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