CANMOREKANANASKIS

Go Beyondthe Extraordinary

John Gibson

Welcome to Alberta’s incredible Rocky Mountains.

Only an hour from Calgary, Canmore Kananaskis offers you a haven to enjoy the activities you want to do, all at your own pace, and all within a stunning and uplifting mountain setting.

Whether it is the wide range of mountain sports and activities, the mountain arts, the mountain lifestyle or simply the mountain views that draw you to Canmore Kananaskis, you are assured it is a place where you can challenge your limits and dare to do what you have always dreamed; knowing that at the end of every day, the spirit of this very special place will always stay with you.

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On the Trails

Locals know that the perfect way to explore the region’s magnificent mountains and valleys is under your own steam — on foot, by bike, or on cross-country skis.

Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 days, and whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert, there is a perfect trail waiting for you to come and experience the natural beauty of Canmore Kananaskis. Some of our favourites are listed opposite.

Go Beyond the Highway

Bike & Ski RentalsKananaskis Outfitters 1 Mt.Sparrowhawk Crescent, Kananaskis Village 403.591.7000kananaskisoutfitters.com

Gear Up Mountain Sports and Rentals6-1302 Bow Valley Trail403.678.1636gearupsport.com

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Sports Experts1080 Railway Avenue403.609.3030canmoreskirentals.com

Trail SportsCanmore Nordic Centre403.678.6764trailsports.ab.ca

On the Trails

WalkBow River LoopEasy 35 minute walk2km round trip with no elevation gainIf you’re looking for a walk after dinner or a nice stroll with the family, Bow River Loop is the trail for you. Be sure to stop at the old Engine Bridge to take in the breathtaking view of the Three Sisters.

HikeGrotto CanyonEasy to Moderate 1.5 – 2 hour hike6 km round trip with 50m elevation gain Grotto Canyon is another hike that the whole family will really enjoy. The narrow walled creek bed snakes its way towards a fork in the road; heading right will take you to a sparkling waterfall, continuing on straight will lead you to hoodoos and a cave.

Grassi LakesModerate 1.5 – 2 hour hike3.8 km round trip with 250m elevation gain Grassi Lakes is the perfect family hike. The trail winds past a waterfall where it eventually leads you to two majestic turquoise lakes, you can’t miss the panoramic views of Canmore that surround you every step of the hike.

Chester LakeModerate 4 hour hike10.2 km round trip with 310m elevation gainHikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers unite! Chester Lake is a year round trail that meanders through forests and meadows leading to the emerald waters of Chester Lake itself.

Ha-Ling PeakSteep Hiking/Beginner Scramble 3 – 4 hour hike5.6 km round trip with 700m elevation gain Ha-Ling starts by winding through beautiful lodgepole pine and spruce forests then opens up for the final ascent of scree and shale. The hike is short and steep but well worth the effort; the view from the top sweeps the Bow Valley and takes your breath away.

BikeLegacy Trail Easy to Moderate 2 – 3 hour bike26km one way with 30m elevation loss (Canmore to Banff)The Legacy Trail is a great paved path that allows you to take in the beauty of both Canmore and Banff (and everything in between). If riding the trail twice isn’t for you then check out the shuttles that run regularly from Banff to Canmore.

Goat Creek TrailModerate 1 – 3 hour bike19.2 km one-way with 250m elevation loss (Canmore to Banff)Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider you’ll have fun riding the Goat Creek trail. When ridden from Canmore to Banff it is mostly downhill with short uphill portions.

Cross-Country SkiNordic CentreThe Canmore Nordic Centre, site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Nordic events, offers a wide variety of cross-country ski options, from competitive to recreational — a truly world-class facility.

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Canmore Kananaskis offers an adventure in all seasons. Whether you are seeking the excitement of trying something new, the rush of a high adrenaline, the challenge of a mountain sport, or simply the comfort of being shown around in style, we have a world-class experience ready for you.

Activity & Adventure

Go Beyond the Thrills

HelicoptersAlpine Helicopters Ltd. 403.678.4802alpinehelicopter.com

Kananaskis Heli Tours403.881.2500kheli.com

SightseeingDiscover Banff Tours 403.760.7629banfftours.com

Highland Executive Chauffeur 800.991.6571highlandexecutivechauffeur.com

Street Sherpa 403.401.9349streetsherpa.ca

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Ranch/Horseback RidingBoundary Ranch403.591.7171boundaryranch.com

Cross Zee Ranch403.678.4171crosszeeranch.ca

Rafter Six Ranch Resort403.673.3622raftersix.com

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Dog SleddingHowling Dog Tours Ltd.403.678.9588howlingdogtours.com

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Sled Dog Expeditions403.609.3670maddogsexpeditions.com

Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours403.678.4369snowyowltours.com

AdrenalineBlast Adventures (Kayaking)403.609.2009blastadventures.com

Canmore Cave Tours403.678.8819canmorecavetours.com

Canmore Quad Tours403.678.6655canmorequads.com

Elevation Place (Climbing)Canmore Multiplex700 Railway Avenue

Unlimited Canmore Adventures (Paintball)403.675.0973unlimitedcanmoredventures.com

Guided Hiking & ClimbingWhite Mountain Adventures403.760.4403whitemountainadventures.com

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures403.678.4164yamnuska.com

GolfCanmore Golf & Curling Club403.678.5959canmoregolf.net

Kananaskis Country Golf Course403.591.7154kananaskisgolf.com

Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course403.673.2700kananaskisranchgolf.com

Silvertip Golf Course403.678.1600silvertipresort.com

Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club403.609.6099stewartcreekgolf.com

Ski/BoardMount Norquay403.762.4421banffnorquay.com

Nakiska Ski Area403.254.7669skinakiska.com

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RaftingCanadian Rockies Rafting & Adventure Centre403.678.6535canadianrockies.ca

Chinook Rafting403.763.2007chinookrafting.com

Hydra River Guides403.762.4554raftbanff.com

Inside Out Experience1.877.999.7238insideoutexperience.com

Kananaskis White Water Rafting403.678.7238kananaskiswhitewaterrafting.com

CasinoStoney Nakoda Resort & Casino403.881.2830stoneynakodaresort.com

Out & AboutIcefield Helicopter Toursicefieldheli.com

Banff Gondolaexplorerockies.com/banff-gondola

Banff Lake Cruiseexplorerockies.com/minnewanka

Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventureexplorerockies.com/columbia-icefield

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Canmore Kananaskis is a region to explore, offering some of the most dramatic scenery on earth without the traffic usually associated with such beauty. There is a new and inspiring view around every corner and with a wide range of abundant wildlife you never know what you might see. The region also borders Banff National Park, and is an ideal point from which to explore some of its renowned sights. We invite you to take a drive and explore.

Out and About

Go Beyond the Town

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In-town DrivesCougar Creek and Elk RunMinimum 15-minute loop from downtown Canmore

A short drive from the town centre offering one of the best views in town from the Cougar Creek Bridge. Take in some unique dining and shopping along the way. Follow Benchlands Trail and Elk Run Boulevard to complete your route.

Why Not: Visit one of the artists of Elk Run along the way.

Three Sisters ParkwayScenic route between Canmore and Calgary

A scenic alternative to the Canmore’s usual highway entrances. Follow Bridge Road and Rundle Road to Three Sisters Parkway, and wind along a hillside featuring beautiful vistas and evidence of Canmore’s mining history.

Why Not: Take a detour and visit the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Regional DrivesBanff, Lake Louise and the IcefieldsFull day trip from Canmore

The scenery of Canada’s Mountain Parks is just minutes away from Canmore and its many attractions can be accessed easily along the TransCanada Highway.

Why Not: Leave the TransCanada and enjoy the scenic Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise.

Kananaskis Wildlife DriveMinimum 3-hour loopfrom Canmore

Kananaskis Country is surrounded by towering mountains and breathtaking wilderness, as well as abundant wildlife including bears, moose, elk, deer and mountain sheep. The wildlife drive route may be used as a day trip from Canmore or as an alternate route to or from Calgary. Combine highway 40 to Kananaskis Village and Kananaskis Lakes with Highway 742, a well-maintained gravel road. Best times are early mornings and evenings – but drive carefully as wildlife is frequently on the road, and NEVER leave your vehicle to approach wildlife.

Why Not: Take in one of the many activities, hikes or accommodations along the way.

See Kananaskis Country Map in the back of this brochure.

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Go Beyond the Tranquility

Body and Soul

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With a deep breath of Canmore’s fresh mountain air, its open sky and abundant sounds of nature, your stress and daily concerns evaporate.

Canmore’s opulent full-service day spas and holistic wellness centers will help you find tranquility and balance within. Reward yourself with a traditional or exotic spa treatment to soothe your body and your soul.

Awaken your physical, mental, and spiritual side with reiki, or relieve muscular tension and improve circulation with gentle reflexology.

SpaBodhi Tree Spa1818 Mountain Avenue403.609.7288bodhitreespa.ca

One Wellness + Spa187 Kananaskis Way403.679.7179onewellnessandspa.com

Summit Spa & Fitness Centre1 Centennial DriveKananaskis Village403.591.7711deltahotels.com

BeautyAzzuro’Terra Laser Spa and Hair Salon1702 Bow Valley Trail 403.609.7266azzuroterra.com

Canmore MediSpa and Laser Centre901B Main Street403.678.5511canmoremedispa.com

Pilatesre:focus PILATES205-826 Main Street403.688.5500refocuspilates.ca

Unique MedicineGaia Collaborative Medicine101-75 Dyrgas Gate403.675.4242gaiaclinic.ca

Ridgeview Medical Centre212-1240 Railway Avenue403.609.8333ridgeviewclinic.ca

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Canmore is a community where it is easy to find a real sense of inspiration amid an awe-inspiring mountain setting, and attracts a real diversity of remarkable residents. It is a haven for artists, writers and musicians, all of whom can flourish in an authentic atmosphere.

It is said that Canmore has more published writers per capita than anywhere else in Canada, and nowhere else in Canada will you find such prolific artists so vividly capturing the Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

Take some time to enjoy one of the Main Street art galleries, spend an evening at a dinner theatre, explore the art studios of Elk Run, or take the easy stroll along the downtown public art walking tour — a surprising collection of murals and sculptures.

Public Art (in transit)Enjoy a stroll of approximately one hour through Canmore’s downtown and enjoy just a small sampling of the sculptures, murals and installations that dot the Canmore Landscape. For more information visit the downtown Visitor Info Centre or go to canmore.ca

The Big Head: Al Henderson

Go Beyond the Creative

Arts & Culture

Museum & Theatre Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre902 7th Avenue403.678.2462cmags.org

Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant125 Kananaskis Way403.609.0004atthecorner.ca

Unique ShopsAmmonite Factory106 Bow Meadows Crescent403.678.1786ammonite-factory.com

of Cabbages and Kings (Pottery)129 Bow Meadows Crescent403.678.1922ofcabbagesandkings.ca

Le Chocolatier121-701 Benchlands Trail 403.679.3351lechocolatier.ca

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Hot Glass Studio/Susan Gottselig

The Artists of Elk RunJust 5 minutes’ drive from downtown is the Elk Run Industrial Estate, home to a number of diverse artists and their studios. From pottery to glass making to sculpturing there is an exciting mix of art to enjoy. For more details go to artistsofelkrun.com.

Galleries Carter-Ryan and Live Art Venue705 Main Street403.621.1000carter-ryan.com

Pro Image101-717 9th Street403.763.2010theproimage.ca

As local residents will tell you, Canmore is “real” and the people, businesses, and amenities are organic to the soul of the community. Nothing embodies this more than the experience of visiting the town’s thriving downtown core.

Downtown Canmore is where Canmore’s remarkable residents are to be found, the Olympic athletes, the Everest summiteers, the authors and the artists. In Canmore however things are different — here those remarkable residents are shop owners, innkeepers, or just people normally enjoying a coffee in the café.

We invite you to take a stroll downtown and experience the heart of our vibrant community.

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Go Beyond the Flavours

Downtown Eats

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When eating in Canmore, the question isn’t “WHERE to eat”…but, “Where to eat FIRST?”

Our exciting culinary pleasures are as tempting as our outdoor possibilities are thrilling.

No matter where you choose to enjoy Canmore’s culinary delights, an unsurpassed assortment of tastes, flavours, and aromas awaits you.

Here we offer you some of our remarkable Downtown Canmore dining experiences.

Castillo’s Gourmet102-802 Main Street403.675.7000castillosrestaurant.ca

Drake Pub909 Railway Avenue 403.678.5131 thedrakepub.com

Famous Chinese Restaurant 702 10th Street403.678.9535famouschineserestaurant.com

Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue629 Main Street403.678.9886 brazilianbbq.ca

Luna Blue Restaurant721 Main Street 403.609.3221lunablue.ca

Mountain Mercato102-817 Main Street403.609.6631mountainmercato.com

Murrieta’s Bar & Grill737 Main Street 403.609.9500murrietas.ca

O Bistro626 Main Street 403.678.3313 restaurantobistro.com

Rocky Mountain Bagel Company102-830 Main Street403.678.9978thebagel.ca

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company838 10 Street403.609.5508rockymountainflatbread.ca

Rose & Crown Restaurant and Pub749 Railway Avenue 403.678.5168

The Grizzly Paw Brewery622 Main Street403.678.9983 thegrizzlypaw.com

The TroUgh Dining Co.725 9th Street 403.678.2820thetrough.ca

The Wood Restaurant and Lounge838 Main Street403.678.3404thewood.ca

Zona’s Late Night Bistro710 9th Street403.609.2000zonascanmore.com

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Go Beyond the Aromas

Around Town Eats

Iron Goat Pub & Grill

Boston Pizza1704 Bow Valley Trail403.678.3300 bostonpizza.com

Bow Valley Gourmet (Catering)164 Rundel Drive403.679.8470bowvalleygourmet.ca

Chez François1604 2 Avenue403.678.6111 restaurantchezfrancois.com

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Restaurants 1 Centennial DriveKananaskis Village403.591.7711deltahotels.com

Habitat Restaurant901 Mountain Street403.679.5228granderockies.com/habitat

Rocky Mountain Bagel Company6a 1306 Bow Valley Trail403.678.9968thebagel.ca

Rustica Steakhouse2000 Silvertip Trail403.678.1600 silvertipresort.com

Stoney’s Bar and Grill2000 Silvertip Trail403.678.1600silvertipresort.com

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino Restaurants888 Nakoda Way, Morley403.881.2830stoneynakodaresort.com

The Iron Goat Pub & Grill703 Benchlands Trail403.609.0222irongoat.ca

The Junction House Café & Market120-1st AvenueDead Man’s Flats403.609.3671thejunctionhouse.ca

The Market Bistro102-75 Dyrgas Gate403.675.3006 3sistersmarket.com

Valbella Deli & Café104 Elk Run Boulevard403.678.9989valbellagourmetfoods.ca

Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar511 Bow Valley Trail403.678.3625 vicssteakhouse.ca

When a town of only 12,000 residents offers more than 50 restaurant experiences, you know we take our dining seriously! And of course not all of our restaurants can fit downtown.

Following are a number of dining experiences around the town — we invite you to explore…

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Go Beyond the Mall

Retail Therapy

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Canmore’s Main Street is not about name-brand retail outlets. In fact, the names of the businesses are as unique as people who own them, but the quality of the products would stand alongside any destination anywhere.

Take some time to explore all of Canmore’s retail opportunities, and we promise to deliver a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Specialty Black Rock Fudge & Gifts703 Main Street 403.678.9372

Café Books826 Main Street403.678.0908cafebooks.ca

Hi Jinx712 Main Street 403.678.2068hijinx.ca

Knit & Caboodle Yarn Shop105-717 9th Street 403.609.5582knitandcaboodle.ca

O’Canada Soapworks633 Main Street403.678.9962ocanadasoapworks.com

Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe100-717 Main Street 403.678.9311oldetymecandyshoppe.com

Snugglebug Baby Gear286 Grizzly Crescent403.678.0091snugglebugbabygear.com

The Sugar Pine Company 1-737 10th Street403.678.9603 thesugarpine.com

The Tin Box837 8 Street #3 403.678.9666thetinbox.ca

Apparel Boulder Menswear101-802 Main Street 403.678.2828bouldermenswear.com

Creekside Casuals101-830 Main Street403.675.1193creeksidecasuals.com

Just Be101-721 Main Street 403.678.6938just-be.ca

Sports Experts1080 Railway Avenue403.609.3030canmoreskirentals.com

Toccata for Her108-721 Main Street 403.678.3800toccataforher.ca

WANT Clothing & Accessories104-737 Main Street 403.678.6116

HomewaresCastle Mountain Home Furnishings1310 Railway Avenue 403.678.6037furnishcanmore.com

Stonewaters Home Elements638 Main Street403.609.4477stonewaters.com

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Additional AccommodationAlpine Club – Canmore Hostel201 Indian Flats Road403.678.3200alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility

CopperStone Resort Hotel250 2nd AvenueDead Man’s Flats403.678.0303copperstoneresort.com

Falcon Crest Lodge190 Kananaskis Way866.609.3222falconcrestlodge.ca

Holiday Inn1 Silvertip Trail403.609.4422 holidayinn.com

Spring Creek RV Campground1 Spring Creek Gate403.678.5111 springcreekrv.ca

Stoneridge Mountain Resort30 Lincoln Park403.675.5000 stoneridgeresort.ca

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino888 Nakoda Way, Morley403.881.2830stoneynakodaresort.com

Go Beyond the Luxury

A Place to Stay

Best of Canmore HotelsThe Best of Canmore Accommodation Group includes dazzling boutique hotels and resorts, charming inns, and modern family-friendly properties.

Best Western PLUS Pocaterra Inn1725 Mountain Avenue403.678.4334 pocaterrainn.com

Delta Lodge at KananaskisBox 249, Kananaskis Village403.591.7711 deltalodgeatkananaskis.com

Drake Inn909 Railway Avenue403.678.5131drakeinn.com

EconoLodge – Canmore1602 2nd Avenue403.678.5488 canmoremountainlodge.com

Georgetown Inn1101 Bow Valley Trail403.678.3439 georgetowninn.ca

Grande Rockies Resort901 Mountain Street403.678.8880 granderockies.com

Mount Engadine LodgeBox 40025403.678.4080 mountengadine.com

Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools140 Kananaskis Way403.609.0333 mysticsprings.ca

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center511 Bow Valley Trail403.678.3625 radisson.com/canmoreca

Rundle Cliffs Luxury Mountain Lodge375 Spring Creek Drive403.678.5108 springcreekvacations.com

Silver Creek Lodge1818 Mountain Avenue403.678.4242 silvercreekcanmore.ca

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis

Events & Festivals

Looking to book, or require more information on weddings, meetings, conventions and group events?

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Canmore Kananaskis offers a vibrant events calendar which includes some world-festivals and sporting events. A highlight for 2012 is the Cross Country World Cup in mid-December — a fabulous way to finish the year for this remarkable destination.

A sample of our events follows. Please visit tourismcanmore.com for full details

Go Beyond the Memorable

ArtsPeak – Canmore Arts FestivalJune 15-17, 2012artspeakcanmore.com

Canada Day CelebrationJuly 1, 2012canmore.ca/celebrations

24 Hours of AdrenalinJuly 21, 201224hoursofadrenalin.com/canmore/

Canmore Folk Music FestivalAugust 4-6, 2012canmorefolkfestival.com

Canmore Highland GamesSeptember 2, 2012canmorehighlandgames.ca

World 24 Hour Mountain Bike ChampionshipsSeptember 14 – 16, 201224hoursofadrenalin.com/worldchampionships

Canmore Festival of the EaglesOctober 13, 2012canmore.ca/celebrations

Canmore Chistmas FestivalNov. 24 – Dec. 16, 2012tourismcanmore.com

FIS Nakiska Ski Cross World CupDecember 6 - 8, 2012alpinecanada.org/nakiskaskicrossworldcup

FIS Cross Country Ski World CupDecember 13 - 16, 2012albertaworldcup.com

New Year’s Eve Party on the PondDecember 31, 2012canmore.ca/celebrations

Canmore Winter CarnivalFebruary 8 – 18, 2013tourismcanmore.com

Photos top left to right: Kristian Bogner, Paul Zizka, John Gibson

Photo cover: John Gibson Photos cover bottom left to right: Paul Zizka, Travel Alberta, John Evely

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