Sweet Summer Sojourns: Canmore and Kananaskis’ Top 4 Must Dos
Take a deep breath of mountain air with a summer stay in Canmore and Kananaskis. Hike winding trails, float down the Bow River and reconnect with friends and family over cold beverages at one of our local distilleries.
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Adventure from lakeshore to mountaintop
Experience all the Bow Valley has to offer. Book your guided adventure tour with Canadian Rockies Experiences. Take in the unbelievable hue of glacier-fed mountain lakes, hike in rugged Kananaskis Country, or explore the region’s hidden gems with passionate local guides.
No need to worry about summer traffic jams with Alpine Helicopters. Boasting unparalleled views, your family can fly high on tours ranging from 20 to 45 minutes, encircling the Three Sisters Peaks, Mount Assiniboine, Marvel Pass, and more.
Bring your water wings—Canmore Raft Tours’ family-friendly offerings range from scenic river floats to catered multi-day rafting trips. Their interpretive guides provide the opportunity to learn about the area’s history, vegetation, and wildlife. Keep the thrills coming with Chinook Rafting and White Wolf Rafting, white water rafting with a mountain backdrop, suitable for all levels.
Prefer less speed? Try out Bow Valley Stand Up Paddle Boarding and explore at your own pace, or with a tour.
Insight into the past and present
Try a real-life version of Clue with Mystery Town Tours. Socially distanced and self-led, this walking adventure only requires a mobile phone and a group of friends. A series of 20 clues will lead you to local landmarks, historical icons, and top-secret places.
Learn about the Bow Valley’s heritage and culture at the Canmore Museum. Collections include artifacts from coal mining, immigrant experiences and wartime pieces as well as archives chronicling this history. You can also find creations by Bow Valley artists.
Keep your eyes peeled for Canmore art installations by local creatives. Our newest piece, Altered Ground by Tony Bloom, showcases Canmore’s connection to its geology.
Casual fun in the great outdoors
If you’re looking for low-impact activities, take a stroll along the Bow River on one of many walking trails. For a guided experience, Active By Nature offers nordic walking and hiking tours throughout Canmore and Kananaskis, including Burstall Pass, Chester Lake, and Grassi Lakes.
Fore! Tee off on pristine turf at the foot of the mountains. Enjoy expansive greens with your friends and play your best game yet at one of the area’s many beautiful courses.
Spirit tastings and culinary delights
Indulge your appetite with a satisfying culinary experience. Canmore and Kananaskis are home to many amazing restaurants such as Communitea Cafe, a local favorite! Prefer to wet your whistle? Find your favourite beverage with the new Canmore Brewery and Distillery Tours, or for a one-stop tasting, get a little wild with Wild Life Distillery.
Enjoy your sweetest summer yet
Whether you’ve been here before or are new to the region, Canmore and Kananaskis are full of incredible experiences with picturesque views. What are you waiting for? Gather your friends and family, and we’ll see you in the mountains!