Guidebook for Canmore
Essentials
Best place to shop for groceries in Canmore. If you will be buying many items it may be worthwhile to signup for their free rewards program as it will likely give you a discount on some items.
116 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
950 Railway AveBest place to shop for groceries in Canmore. If you will be buying many items it may be worthwhile to signup for their free rewards program as it will likely give you a discount on some items.
Large grocery store, you should be able to find anything you need here.
135 locals recommend
Safeway Canmore
1200 Railway AveLarge grocery store, you should be able to find anything you need here.
Shoppers Drug Mart
933 Railway AveLarge pharmacy and drug store.
Canmore General Hospital
1100 Hospital PlHospital
Nutters Everyday Naturals
900 Railway AveNatural and oganic grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Large facility with rock climbing walls, swimming pool and fitness activities. More information and pricing on their website: https://canmore.ca/recreation-facility/elevation-place
119 locals recommend
Elevation Place
700 Railway AveLarge facility with rock climbing walls, swimming pool and fitness activities. More information and pricing on their website: https://canmore.ca/recreation-facility/elevation-place
The only movie theatre in the area, check showtimes online at https://luxbanff.com/.
31 locals recommend
Lux Cinema Banff
229 Bear StThe only movie theatre in the area, check showtimes online at https://luxbanff.com/.
You can do many activities here including cross country skiing. Equipment rental avaialble on site. Activities/events and additional info online at: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/canmore-nordic-centre-pp/
163 locals recommend
Canmore Nordic Centre station
You can do many activities here including cross country skiing. Equipment rental avaialble on site. Activities/events and additional info online at: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/canmore-nordic-centre-pp/
Best ski resort in the Area.
For snow report and additional info visit www.skibanff.com
142 locals recommend
Sunshine Village
Best ski resort in the Area.
For snow report and additional info visit www.skibanff.com
Athletic Evolution
180 Kananaskis WayGym
Parks & Nature
Excellent local hike. I recommend taking the difficult way up and coming down the easy. The difficult way is still quite easy and you will pass a waterfall.
155 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes
Excellent local hike. I recommend taking the difficult way up and coming down the easy. The difficult way is still quite easy and you will pass a waterfall.
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley ParkwayBeautiful easy walking trail.
Beautiful and world famous Lake Louise. You can rent a canoe here and go out on the lake or do one of the many lovely hikes.
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailBeautiful and world famous Lake Louise. You can rent a canoe here and go out on the lake or do one of the many lovely hikes.
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Canmore Brewing Company
1460 Railway AveSmall micro brewery with a tasting room.
Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetTrendy cocktail bar with good food and snacks.
Tavern 1883
709 9 StLocal watering hole with good food and occasionally live music.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery, music venue and theatre. Check their website for events taking place during your visit.
https://www.banffcentre.ca/
28 locals recommend
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
107 Tunnel Mountain DrArt Gallery, music venue and theatre. Check their website for events taking place during your visit.
https://www.banffcentre.ca/
Shopping
Banff Avenue
Banff AvenueMain strip in Banff with many restaurants and shops, nice and walkable.
Sightseeing
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave AveBeautiful hotel, a castle in the mountains. Its worth coming just to have a look or visiting the spa.
http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/
46 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray AveBeautiful hotel, a castle in the mountains. Its worth coming just to have a look or visiting the spa.
http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/
Banff Gondola
100 Mountain Ave https://www.banff.com/banff-tours/banff-gondola/