The Town of Canmore and Surrounding Area
The town of Canmore is located in Alberta, Canada.   Nestled in the Southern Canadian Rockies, minutes from Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country (Bow Valley Provincial Park, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park), and the new Bow Valley Protected Area.

For someone looking for outdoor activities this is the place.  For someone looking for clean mountain air, relaxation and some of the world's best scenery this area has it all.

To get back in to the thick of civilization Calgary is only an hour away by car and the closest International airport.

At 11,000 residents and growing it is small enough to provide a view of rugged mountain life, yet large enough to offer a full suite of amenities.  It is one of the fastest growing resort areas in North America.  If you haven't been to Canmore yourself you may have seen it in Legends of the Fall, Shanghai Noon or one of the various other movies that used the area for filming.

The little chunk of western Canada which forms the Canadian Rockies occupies a land mass approximately the size of England.  Access to a car will give you  freedom and the ability to really tour the area.  A car isn't mandatory though.  A person could land at Calgary international airport and find transportation out to Canmore.  Once in Canmore, a bike can be rented during the summer, you can take a taxi around town or to the airport, and there are plenty of guided tours to take advantage of.

A fantastic drive is to head up to Jasper, Alberta along the Icefield Parkway.  Keep in mind though that this trip takes around 3.5 hours one way without stopping.  It should also only be done between Spring and Fall when all roads are open.  Between Lake Louise and Jasper there are only 2 building both closed in the winter.  Don't despair, there are still lots of activities to do in the southern Rockies during the winter especially for skiers (see the activities section).

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