Canmore

The town of Canmore is a 15-minute drive to the east of Banff, just outside the park boundaries. This small mountain community received international attention in 1988 when it hosted the Winter Olympics Nordic skiing events at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Since then, it has become a popular spot for athletes to train, because of both the high altitude and excellent facilities. There are many hotels and shops in Canmore that rival those in Banff, and a great many tour companies that operate in the park are based here. Canmore is a great place to find the down-home local culture that is sometimes lacking in Banff. With lower food and housing prices, Canmore is home for many Banff business owners, as well as a center of late-night activity during the summer. Canmore's dramatic mountain backdrop and easy access to the back-country has made it an ideal location for shooting Hollywood mountain movies. The actors can often be seen wandering around the downtown area and hanging out with the locals.

Nightlife

Eric Harvie Theatre


Attractions

Mountain Fly Fishers

Banff Fishing Unlimited

Rainbow Riders Adventure Tours Inc.


Restaurants

Blends Coffee Roasterie


Hotels

Alberta Rocky Mountain High

Ambleside Lodge

Grandview Chalet B&B

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