Dogsledding Snuggle into blankets on your sled as baying huskies speed you across the snowy landscape. Dogsledding companies in town can arrange a winter experience you’ll never forget.
Fishing The Bow River is a famous fly fishing spot for brook trout, and there’s plenty of rainbow trout in Ghost Lake and Grotto Pond. Book a float tube or heli-fishing excursion, or just pick up a license and go it alone.
Golfing Kananaskis Country and Canmore, Alberta, offer spectacular Rocky Mountain golf courses designed by world-famous course architects. For more information, see our Golf listings beginning on page 30.
Helicopter Tours Whether you are into heli-cross country skiing or gourmet picnics on a glacier, experienced helicopter operators are hovering by to whisk you up. They offer tours, sightseeing flights, snowshoeing tours and more. For more information, see our Air Tours listings beginning on page 34.
Hiking Trails around town take you through canyons, up to glacial lakes, around historic buildings and even to the site of ancient pictographs. Local guides can even take you to remote areas where you’ll experience nature at its finest.
Mountain Biking Trails range from easy rides along the valley floor to challenging routes through the mountains. Routes at Goat Creek and Mount Sharp are well recommended, and in summer the Canmore Nordic Centre is a mountain biker’s dream.
Rock Climbing The Canmore area is famous for some of the best climbing in the Rockies. Mount Yamnuska is a popular spot and a good place for lessons, but climbers should also check out Grotto Canyon, Chinaman’s (Ha Ling) Peak and Cougar Creek.
Skiing The Canmore Nordic Centre has over 60 kilometres of world-class, cross-country trails. Four world-class ski resorts are within an hour from town, including Nakiska in Kananskis and the three resorts of Banff National Park.
Snowmobiling Snowmobile tours are offered for all levels of experience. Most operators offer packages ranging from introductory, half-day and full-day tours to multi-day or weekly tours.
Whitewater Rafting Whether you're just looking to take in the sights while gently floating down the world-renowned Bow River, or you want to experience a true whitewater rush in the Canadian Rockies, you'll find it in Canmore & Kananaskis!
