Paula's Guidebook
Easy & family friendly hikes
Grassi Lakes
Lovely and easy trail to two turquoise lakes with stunning scenery.
An adventurous hike through a canyon, some water/log/rock skipping required. Kids love it!
Jura Creek
An adventurous hike through a canyon, some water/log/rock skipping required. Kids love it!
Troll Falls
Lovely hike to a waterfall, perfect for families and beginners
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley ParkwayA popular trail to a waterfall with excellent views
Lake Agnes Trail - A nice, easy trail from Lake Louise to a lovely tea house with stunning views
Lake Agnes Trail
Lake Agnes TrailLake Agnes Trail - A nice, easy trail from Lake Louise to a lovely tea house with stunning views
Chester Lake Trail Head
Chester Lake TrailA great classic in Kananaskis Country
Easy hike for the whole family with excellent panoramic views of Banff
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Tunnel Mountain
Easy hike for the whole family with excellent panoramic views of Banff
A lovely little loop around the lake, perfect for families and young ones. Plus you can hang out & swim too!
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Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake RoadA lovely little loop around the lake, perfect for families and young ones. Plus you can hang out & swim too!
Favourite hikes
This ridge hike offers some of the best panoramic scenery in Kananaskis Country. Light scrambling required, not for beginners.
Tent Ridge
This ridge hike offers some of the best panoramic scenery in Kananaskis Country. Light scrambling required, not for beginners.
Ha Ling Peak
A local classic with great views of Canmore.
Plain of Six Glaciers
Plain of Six GlaciersFantastic trail to a tea house, right from Lake Louise. Moderate
Absolutely incredible views of Lake Louise and Lake Agnes! Some light scrambling required; not for beginners
Devils Thumb
Absolutely incredible views of Lake Louise and Lake Agnes! Some light scrambling required; not for beginners
This beautiful and relatively easy trail takes you to the lovely Rawson Lake. Swimming and kayaking is possible at Upper Kananaskis Lake. Fishing and great views at Rawson. From Rawson, you can continue on a step hike up Sarrail Ridge.
Rawson Lake
This beautiful and relatively easy trail takes you to the lovely Rawson Lake. Swimming and kayaking is possible at Upper Kananaskis Lake. Fishing and great views at Rawson. From Rawson, you can continue on a step hike up Sarrail Ridge.
Sentinel Pass
Larch Valley is an amazing (and very popular) fall hike.
Lovely long ridge hike in Kananaskis. Great in the fall when larches turn yellow.
Pocaterra Ridge Trail
Lovely long ridge hike in Kananaskis. Great in the fall when larches turn yellow.
Stanley Glacier Trail
Kootenay HighwayA lovely hike up to a glacier in Kootenay National Park.
This hike takes you through a beautiful forest up to three stunning lakes - Lilian Lake which is perfect for a refreshing dip, and picturesque Galatea Lakes.
Galatea Lake Trail, Kananaskis, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
This hike takes you through a beautiful forest up to three stunning lakes - Lilian Lake which is perfect for a refreshing dip, and picturesque Galatea Lakes.
Scenery
Quarry Lake Park
Spray Lakes RoadA great local spot for swimming, perfect for a beach day
Lake Minnewanka
Beautiful lake near Banff, perfect for walks or a boat tour
Picture perfect views, worth the drive. Popular spot, be aware of crowds and arrive early.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailPicture perfect views, worth the drive. Popular spot, be aware of crowds and arrive early.
Picture perfect lake near Lake Louise. Popular spot, be aware of crowds. Requires a shuttle.
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Moraine Lake
Picture perfect lake near Lake Louise. Popular spot, be aware of crowds. Requires a shuttle.
Takakkaw Falls
A lovely waterfall in Yoho National Park
Stunning lake near Field. There is a nice, easy loop trail you can do.
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Emerald Lake
Stunning lake near Field. There is a nice, easy loop trail you can do.
Riverside Park
600 River RdA lovely riverfront spot in downtown Canmore
Canmore Engine Bridge
Spur Line TrailHistoric bridge, great views in town
Food scene
A local favourite for healthy lunches. Great vegetarian options 🌱
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveA local favourite for healthy lunches. Great vegetarian options 🌱
Small bistro with a creative menu and best cocktails in town. Lots of veggie options 🌱
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626 8 StSmall bistro with a creative menu and best cocktails in town. Lots of veggie options 🌱
Old School Bus Ice Cream
10 StreetBest ice cream in town
A fantastic little spot for cocktails and food. Perfect for a date night or girls night out.
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Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetA fantastic little spot for cocktails and food. Perfect for a date night or girls night out.
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveFantastic contemporary cuisine, great for a date night
Marra's Way Sushi
1000 10 StGreat little spot for sushi downtown
Georgetown Pub
1101 Bow Valley TrailEnglish pub, best fish & chips in town.
Chez Francois breakfast & brunch
1716 Bow Valley TrailHands down best breakfast in town
Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley TrailBest coffee in town, locally roasted
Le fournil Bakery
101-1205 Bow Valley TrailFrench bistro and bakery. Amazing pastries!
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 StA warm, cozy space with great pizza
Sweet Revenge
626 8 StNew spot in town for creative soft serve ice cream sundaes
Épi.Canmore
102 Boulder CrescentA wonderful little bistro with great coffee and crepes!
Cabeza Grande
802 8 StThe best local spot for Mexican food.
Mumbai Local Modern Indian Cuisine
Best Indian food in town!
Sports & recreation
World-class trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Rentals available.
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Canmore Nordic Centre station
World-class trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Rentals available.
Excellent trail for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Goes all the way to Banff.
Goat Creek Trail
Goat Creek TrailExcellent trail for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Goes all the way to Banff.
Local bouldering gym welcoming people of all ages and levels for some movement and fun.
Canmore Climbing Gym
1404 Railway AvenueLocal bouldering gym welcoming people of all ages and levels for some movement and fun.
Community recreation centre with a swimming pool, hot tub, climbing and fitness gyms.
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Elevation Place
700 Railway AveCommunity recreation centre with a swimming pool, hot tub, climbing and fitness gyms.
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain AveEnjoy a dip in the local hot springs.
Local shops
Project A
710 8 StCanadian made pottery, jewelry and goods from emerging artists
Rocky Mountain Soap Company
204 Banff AveLocally handmade soap and beauty products.
Evoolution
710 8 StFantastic oils and vinegars. Shop + tasting bar
Arts & Events
Canmore’s arts centre offers a wide range of activities and events, including concerts and movie screenings
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artsPlace Canmore
950 8 AveCanmore’s arts centre offers a wide range of activities and events, including concerts and movie screenings
Internationally renowned centre for arts and entertainment including concerts, theatre and film festivals (most notably the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Oct/Nov)
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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
107 Tunnel Mountain DrInternationally renowned centre for arts and entertainment including concerts, theatre and film festivals (most notably the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Oct/Nov)