30 Days of Things to Do in Canmore Kananaskis
Do More, Play More, Live More in our stunning mountain region. We offer something for everyone in a destination for all seasons. Let some of these 30 days of ideas inspire your vacation planning, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at right so we can update you about what's happening here!
Video: Experience the excitement of Canmore Kananaskis
Ideas for Families
1. Drive the Kananaskis Wildlife Loop
The circle drive from Canmore to Kananaskis Lakes offers stunning scenery and plentiful wildlife
Video: A time-lapse drive through spectacular Kananaskis Country
2. Camp in K-Country
Discover where the locals camp in the Canadian Rockies at one of the many Kananaskis campgrounds
3. Discover the fun of Orienteering
Want to get your kids lost in the woods? Here they can learn to find their way back home...
4. Try your hand at Disc Golf
Leave the clubs at home and play a different game – target Frisbee in the mountains...
5. Picnic at Quarry Lake
Fun for the whole family – stroll, paddle and picnic at this breathtaking mountain lake
5. Hike to Grassi Lakes with your Family and the Dog
Looking for that rewarding hike that the whole family (and friends) can enjoy? Try this one...
6. Release the Hounds! Try a Kennel Tour
Dogsledding in winter means sled dog kennel tours in summer – come and meet the puppies!
Video: Ice cream fun in Canmore!
Ideas for Couples
7. Relax with Cocktails on a Patio
The guarantee of every patio in the region – a fabulous mountain view to compliment your drink!
8. Enjoy an Outstanding Dining Experience
Canmore offers a wide selection of unique dining options from family to cultural to gourmet
9. Pamper yourself at the Spa
Relax and treat yourself or that special someone at one of our many spas and wellness centres
10. Rejuvenate with a Yoga class
Indoors or outdoors, beginners or experts – surrounded by our spiritual natural beauty
11. Soak up one of our many Festivals
Folk Fest, ArtsPeak, Highland Games; just some of the cultural mountain festivals done Canmore-style
12. We’re going to the Show!
The arts community is strong in Canmore, offering dinner theatre and numerous other performances
Ideas for Adventure
13. Try Whitewater Rafting or a River Float Trip
No Experience Necessary! All levels of trip from a family float to a thrilling whitewater experience
14. Soar over peaks on a Helicopter Ride
A breathtaking, not-to-be-missed Canmore Kananaskis experience leaving memories for a lifetime
15. Learn to Climb
Your choice – from a simple climbing gym to beginner rock courses to mountain peaks and ice climbing
16. Kayak the Kananaskis River (or just watch!)
Some of the best white water anywhere. Learn and practice new skills, or simply watch the fun!
17. Bike at the Canmore Nordic Centre
Site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games Cross-Country Skiing, and home to world-class mountain biking
18. Time to go Underground
The only place that is guaranteed for the weather never to change! Breathtaking underground caverns
Ideas for the Active Visitor
19. Tee off with world-class Golf in the Mountains
With six courses in Canmore Kananaskis we offer some of the finest golf on the continent
20. Take a Hike
Climb the trail up towering Ha Ling Peak or pick from hundreds of local mountain trails
21. Cycle the Legacy Trail
A gentle 30km paved pedal between Canmore and Banff – with an option to get a ride back!
22. Cast your mind to Fishing
Whether you prefer lakes, rivers or streams; boats or waders; bait or fly-fishing; we have it all
23. Giddy Up with a Horseback Ride
An iconic activity in the Canadian Rockies. Saddle up for a short pony ride or a multi-day pack trip
24. Paddle a Canoe on a Mountain Lake
The quintessential Canadian pastime – Kananaskis offers many stunning lakes (and the canoes too!)
Ideas for a Slower Pace
25. Take a Walk
Enjoy the serenity of a riverside stroll in the mountains
26. Browse the local Artisan Galleries
The town of Canmore has a thriving arts scene, with galleries and studios showcasing local work
27. Take five and have a Coffee (or tea!)
Sit at the heart of the community in one of our friendly independent coffee shops
28. Browse our Main Street Book Stores
Spend hours looking through selections of new and used books and maps, with lots of local stories!
29. Shop in Style
A Main St with a difference – you won’t find street chain stores, but you will find exquisite shopping
30. Expose yourself to Mountain Photography
With stunning vistas and the chance of wildlife just around the next corner, Kananaskis is a photographic paradise
Ideas for Business
Take your Meeting to new Heights
The perfect place for groups – whether you are hosting a meeting, an incentive group or a family reunion.
Your Style of Accommodation
Whether you are looking for a luxury mountain resort, an affordable family hotel, a self-catering condo or a site for your next meeting, Canmore Kananaskis has everything you need. Browse and book local accommodation.
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