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At this time, there is no public transportation system in Canmore. A number of local companies have tried offering service to Banff and the local ski hills.
Local taxi service is available. The rate to most places in Canmore is $7 (excluding outlying areas of Silvertip and Three Sisters). The rate to Banff is $35.
Our Main Street is also known as 8th Street and makes up what most refer to as Downtown Canmore. This is where most of the restaurants and shops are located. Bow Valley Trail is where all but a few of the hotels are located, and also has various shops, gas stations, and restaurants. Railway Avenue has two major grocery stores (Safeway and Sobey’s), as well as pharmacies, video stores and liquor merchants.
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By Air
The closest commercial airport is the Calgary International Airport (YYC). Car rentals and shuttle services are available at the Airport.
Airport Transportation
As there are so many wonderful areas to explore in the area (Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis), we recommend renting a car to get the most out of your Canadian Rockies vacation. Car rental rates start at $150 for a week.
Banff Airporter drops guests off at the Radisson Hotel in Canmore, and offers door-to-door service in Banff. Greyhound offers a coach service from the airport. Shuttle rates are approximately $50/person each way. The Greyhound bus depot is located in downtown Canmore, or a few blocks North of Banff Downtown.
By Car
The drive from Calgary is on a divided double-lane highway and takes you from the prairies, through the foothills and into the Canadian Rocky Mountains. If you plan on driving into Banff National Park and staying for a duration (as opposed to just driving through), you will require a National Park Pass (Approximately $20/day or $136/year). Fees can be paid at the entrance to the park. Select properties include a National Park Pass for use during your stay, so please take this into consideration when comparing rates. |
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Banff/Canmore -
Map & Directions
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The Town of Canmore is located in Alberta Canada -- West of Calgary, and East of Banff -- immediately outside the east entrance to Banff National Park. It's central location makes it the perfect location to serve as home base while exploring the picturesque Canadian Rockies.
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