Summer Activities
Certainly a major part of the Canmore Kananaskis story for the spring, summer and fall seasons is the incredible variety of walks, hikes and bike trails which are available virtually from your doorstep regardless of where you are in the destination.
What exactly does the spring, summer, fall activity list look like for the Canmore Kananaskis area?
Golf (6 eighteen holecourses), Heli sightseeing, Heli hiking, Horseback riding, Pack trips, River float trips, Fishing river or lakes, Interpretive hikes, Climbing, Mountain biking, Walking, Hiking, White water rafting, River kayaking, Caving, Wildlife watching, Bird watching, Boat cruise, Gondola rides.
The following list includes seasonal activities available only from Spring to Fall. For more things to do, please visit our All Season Activities page.
PO Box 1140,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J3
Phone: 403-762-3473
Fax: 403-762-3479
Website: http://www.explorerockies.com/minnewanka/
Explore the largest lake in Banff National Park on this magnificent one hour interpretive cruise that introduces the rugged paradise richly steeped in history, native folklore and geology. Travel on a modern Lake Cruiser, as an experienced captain and entertaining guide explore the 'water of the spirits' and share tales of First Nations people and early explorers that first discovered the area. Learn about the tremendous forces that created the surrounding mountains and stay on the lookout for wildlife that frequent the lake. Lake Cruisers depart hourly on the hour between 10am and 6pm.
Suite #100, 1988 Olympic Way,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T6
Phone: 403-678-2400
Fax: 403-678-5696
Website: http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/parks_canmore.asp
The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is within a 90-minute drive of Calgary's International Airport and just five minutes from the amenities of the Town of Canmore. The Canmore Nordic Centre provides exceptional winter cross-country skiing and summer mountain biking experiences.
4100 Stewart Creek Drive,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V3
Toll Free: 1-877-993-4653(golf)
Phone: 403-609-6099
Fax: 403-609-6085
Website: http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/
Considered as one of Canada's finest golf courses, Stewart Creek Golf Club consistently delivers an exceptional golf experience matched with excellent customer care. Many guests describe a visit to Stewart Creek as their ultimate golf experience for the year. The staff take enormous pride in ensuring that every visit is special and that memories will be created for a lifetime. The course itself is meticulously maintained, with special attention focused on all levels of players. With the assistance of our course ambassadors, and proper tee selection, all players will have putts for birdie!
#104 - 602 Bow Valley Trail,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 1N9
Toll Free: 1-888-311-MUSH
Phone: 403-678-4369
Fax: 403-678-6702
Website: http://www.snowyowltours.com
170 beautiful Canadian huskies. Learn about the history of dog sledding relative to Native culture. Dog lovers and those interested in Canada's heritage enjoy this 1-hr tour. May-Nov; 9 am, 10 am, 11 am; Dog Daze of Summer: $45.00 for Adults, $35.00 for children (aged 11 and under) Grotto Mountain Express: $65.00 for Adults, $55.00 for children (aged 11 and under) "Tails" of a Shaman: Participants must be 12 years or older and physically fit. Price per person: $90.00 Transportation from Banff available for these tours: $10.00 per person, please call our reservations team for details. We are also rated one of the top 5 places to go dog sledding by CNN! We have also been rated #1 on trip advisor for the past year!
PO Box 8577,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V3
Toll Free: 1-877-717-RAFT
Phone: 403-678-RAFT
Website: http://www.rainbowriders.com
WHITE WATER RAFTING adventure on the Kananaskis (grade 2-3) and Bow Rivers (Horseshoe Canyon grade 3-4). We offer 3 hour trips for ages 6 to 86 and supply wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets, & change rooms. In operation for over 15 years we provide scenic nature river FLOATS and RIVER BOARDING for those more into extreme sports. Friendly, highly trained, professional river guides provide you with all the equipment you need and instruction in safety and paddling techniques. Group discounts available. Gift certificates are available.
Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-609-7967
Website: http://www.mountainflyfishers.com
Offering fly-fishing guiding excellence since 1983 on the waters of the Upper Bow River, and other waters of the Eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Destination trips featuring outstanding accommodations in Canmore, combined with possible camp days are well suited to a broad spectrum of guests. Trips offering packages inclusive of other activities, and sightseeing options are prepared on a request basis only. Full immersion programs for beginners include casting and tying programs. Trips include provision of all gear and food as required.
104 - 112 Kananaskis Way,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2X2
Toll Free: 1-877-323-3633
Phone: 403-678-2838
Fax: 403-678-5874
Website: http://www.golfcanadaswest.com
We specialize in golf vacation packages to the Canadian Rockies. From weekend getaways to multi-day trips, we build your golf vacation based on your specifi c requests and travel requirements. We take care of the details (tee times, accommodations, rental cars, dining suggestions) so you can focus on the scenery and your game! We feature golf at Stewart Creek, Silvertip Resort, Canmore Golf, along with Kananaskis Country Golf & Banff Springs. Call us today and let’s talk about golf in the Canadian Rockies!
Ranch Road Hwy 1X, Seebe, PO Box 340,
Exshaw, Alberta T0L 2C0
Toll Free: 1-877-673-2700
Phone: 403-673-2700
Fax: 403-673-2702
Website: http://www.kananaskisranchgolf.com
This Rocky Mountain 18 hole golf course lies in the shadows of Yamnuska Mountain on the North side of the Brewster family's 85 year old guest ranch. The location, where the foothills meet the Canadian Rockies, is a beautiful setting for hosting tournaments, group events, conference meetings, weddings and staff outings. All Tournament Packages include a Western Barbecue dinner in the famed Brewster ''Donut'' tent. For non-Golfers Group Adventure Activities include River Rafting, Voyageur Canoeing and Horse back riding.
Nakoda Lodge, 20 minutes east of Canmore on the 1A Highway
Toll Free: 1-866-330-7328
Phone: 403-763-2007
Fax: 403-760-8255
Website: http://www.chinookraft.com
With Chinook Rafting, you can experience family fun on the Kananaskis River, white water thrills and cliff jumping on the Bow River's Horseshoe Canyon, or big water & big waves on the Kicking Horse and Highwood rivers. Your trip includes expert guides, clean & dry river gear and refreshments. Bring your corporate team or a group of friends and get great discounts! Our fun, friendly guides ensure you'll have the best river adventure with Chinook, daily from mid- May to mid-September. "Wade" through our website to find the right trip for you!
PO Box 1140,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J3
Toll Free: 1-877-423-7433
Phone: 1-780-852-6550
Fax: 1-877-766-7433
Website: http://www.explorerockies.com/columbia-icefield/
Facing the Columbia Icefield Visitors' Centre lies the Athabasca Glacier - a tongue of ice 6 kilometres long and one kilometre wide. Take time for Brewster's Ice Age Adventure, a tour onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. You will travel in a specially designed Brewster Ice Explorer to the middle of the glacier, on a 5 kilometre round trip journey. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out interesting geological features as you travel in safety and comfort. At the mid-point, you will have the option of stepping out onto ice formed from snow falling as long as 400 years ago.
711 Bow Valley Trail, Box 8082,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T8
Toll Free: 1-877-CANROCK
Phone: 403-678-6535
Website: http://www.rafting.ca
Adventure fun for everyone. Located at The Gateway to the Rockies. It's one stop Adventure shopping. ALL YEAR. Experience the best rafting and adventure tours available in The Canadian Rockies. Rafting tours ranging from Nature Floats to Exciting Whitewater. Adventures ranging from beautiful nature hikes, heli tours to mountain climbing. Come by the Adventure Centre or view our adventures packages online. Experience LIFE.
2000 Silvertip Trail,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 3J4
Toll Free: 1-877-877-5444
Phone: 403-678-1600
Fax: 403-678-1609
Website: http://www.silvertipresort.com
Golf on the Roof of the World - When the game of golf is played on a course carved out of original Rocky Mountain terrain, something fundamental changes. There is a mystery built in. Not just the practical question of where the ball will land, but how will you ever return to urban golf after a magical mountain golfing experience like the one at Silvertip. Designed by world renowned architect Les Furber, the course plays from an approachable 5,089 yards to an awesome championship 7,173 yards, with over 600 feet of elevation change.
211 Bear St.,
Banff, Alberta T1L 1A8
Phone: 403-762-4554
Fax: 403-760-3196
Website: http://www.raftbanff.com/
Raft the big waves, continuous rapids and unparalleled white water on the mighty Kicking Horse River. Each section of the river has its own challenges and rewards. The Mild Whitewater Adventure is a gentle trip, perfect for young families. The Kicking Horse Classic is both fun and challenging, and our Ultimate Whitewater Adventure, is the exhilarating journey on the upper and lower canyon. Hydra River Guides has been introducing guests to the excitement of white water rafting for over 24 years. Are you ready to join us?
15 minutes east of Canmore
Toll Free: 1-877-999-7238
Phone: 403-949-3305
Fax: 403-949-3312
Website: http://www.insideoutexperience.com
Energize, Inspire & Connect with Inside Out Experience! Rafting on some of the fi nest rivers in the Canadian Rockies is sure to be the highlight of your holiday. We provide our guests with exceptional experiences by also offering adventures in mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for ages 5 and over, for the mild to wild at heart. Choices range from beginner to intermediate rafting on the Kananaskis, and intermediate to advanced on Horseshoe Canyon, Red Deer or the Kicking Horse. Contact our offi ce today to discuss the perfect adventure choice for you.
2000 - 8th Ave,
Canmore, Alberta T1W 1Y2
Toll Free: 1-888-678-4785
Phone: 403-678-5959
Website: http://www.canmoregolf.net
Filled with history, pride and beautiful surroundings, the Canmore Golf Club was established in 1926. Our mission is to provide the best quality golf and curling opportunities for all our members and visitors at a reasonable cost. We provide services that exceed the expectations of our customers. The surrounding mountains make for an ideal golf getaway, curling bonspiel, corporate function, and/or private booking. Regardless of the occasion, we have facilities that will contribute to a rich, enjoyable, and memorable experience for you and your group, including the best patio in town!
#1 Lorette Drive, Hwy 40 South,
Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0
Toll Free: 1-877-591-2525
Phone: 403-591-7272
Fax: 403-591-7072
Website: http://www.kananaskisgolf.com
Kananaskis Country Golf Course is located in the beautiful Kananaskis Valley and is less than an hour's drive from Calgary, Banff and Canmore. The two breathtaking 18-hole championship courses, Mount Lorette and Mount Kidd, were designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. When Trent Jones first arrived in Alberta's Kananaskis Valley, he was moved to say: ''It is the best natural setting I've ever been given to work with.'' Enjoy immaculate lush fairways, bent grass greens, over 140 silica sand bunkers, four sets of tee boxes, spectacular scenery and exceptional value.
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Location: 907A 7th Ave
Phone: 403-678-1295
Hours of Operation
9:00am - 5:00pm daily