The notebook of Canmore
Discover the summits by their paths.
Former mining town, now a base of open air, framed by the Three Sisters and the Bow Valley.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Mountain · River · Nature
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Canmore
Former mining town, now a base of open air, framed by the Three Sisters and the Bow Valley.
Three Sisters, Grassi Lakes and Canmore Nordic Centre provide the most telling landmarks of Canmore. Together, they form a destination where urban life, mountain reliefs, riverscapes and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Three Sisters
- Grassi Lakes
- Canmore Nordic Centre
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Three Sisters
The Three Sisters dominating Canmore with three peaks aligned which serve as a constant landmark from the streets, paths and bridges. Their silhouette changes according to the hour, sometimes clear above the roofs, sometimes cut in the shadows, and gives the city its most recognizable mountain decor.
Nature and landscape
Grassi Lakes
Grassi Lakes seduced by two small transparent water basins, with green and blue hues, nestled at the foot of the cliffs near Canmore. The trail is short but rewarding, with views of the valley, pines, limestone and climbers sometimes visible on the walls above the lakes.
Culture and heritage
Canmore Nordic Centre
The Canmore Nordic Centre recalls the Olympic heritage of the city while remaining a very active sports ground. Cross-country skiing in winter, mountain biking and running on trails in fine weather: the site shows Canmore Training side, with marked tracks and regular views of the peaks.
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Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
Policemans Creek Boardwalk offers an easy walk down the marshes, a few steps from the center of Canmore The walkways cross reeds, calm waters and groves, with the mountains in the background; it is one of the softest ways to move from the city to the Alpine landscape.
Practical tips
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