Activies and Adventures in Canmore and Banff
The surrounding area is known for some of the best hiking, mountain biking, and climbing in the world. The Yoho, Kootenay, Banff and Jasper National Parks and Kananaskis Country are all only a short scenic drive away. It is truly an outdoor enthusiasts playground and there is an abundant range of activities and adventures for all the family what ever your level for a sense of adventure!
Your “must see” list should certainly include the following where there is an abundant range of hikes and walks for all abilities.:
- Lake Louise - Trans Canada Highway West 45min
- Lake Minnewanka – Trans Canada Highway West bound to Banff
- Moraine Lake – 20min from Lake Louise on Moraine Lake Rd
- Grassi Lakes – 10min from downtown Canmore
- Spray Lakes – 30min from Canmore on Spray Lakes Road
- Peyto Lake – 1.5hours on Highway 93 North to Jasper (as seen above)
- Mount Norquay Lookout – Town of Banff
- Johnson’s Canyon – 20min West of Banff on Highway 1A
Summer Activities
Whitewater Rafting
- Canadian Rockies Rafting & Adventure Centre Experience the best rafting and adventure tours available in The Canadian Rockies. Rafting tours ranging from Nature Floats to Exciting Whitewater. http://www.rafting.ca
- Rainbow Riders : WHITE WATER RAFTING adventure on the Kananaskis (grade 2-3) and Bow Rivers (Horseshoe Canyon grade 3-4). We offer 3 hour trips for ages 6 to 86 and supply wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets, & change rooms. In operation for over 15 years we provide scenic nature river FLOATS and RIVER BOARDING for those more into extreme sports. http://www.rainbowriders.com
Mountain Biking: Mountain bike trails for all appetites make a great way to explore and discover so many areas around Canmore and Banff. For more information and bike hire we highly recommend Gear Up Sports Rentals : http://www.gearupsport.com/bikes
Fly Fishing: Offering fly-fishing guiding excellence since 1983 on the waters of the Upper Bow River, and other waters of the Eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Destination trips featuring outstanding accommodations in Canmore, combined with possible camp days are well suited to a broad spectrum of guests. http://www.mountainflyfishers.com
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Facing the Columbia Icefield Visitors’ Centre lies the Athabasca Glacier – a tongue of ice 6 kilometres long and one kilometre wide. Take time for Brewster’s Ice Age Adventure, a tour onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. You will travel in a specially designed Brewster Ice Explorer to the middle of the glacier, on a 5 kilometre round trip journey. http://www.explorerockies.com/columbia-icefield/
Golfing :
Five world-class golf courses are all nearby providing world class golfing in the most spectacular settings :
- Canmore Golf Course : www.canmoregolf.net
- Stewart Creek Golf Course : www.stewartcreekgolf.com
- Silvertip Golf Course : www.silvertipresort.com
- Banff Springs Golf Course : www.banffspringsgolfclub.com
- Kananaskis Golf Course : www.kananaskisgolf.com
Winter Activities
Skiing : Enjoy 4 amazing ski resorts all within a 15minute to 45 minute drive away.
- Banff Mount Norquay : 15 – minute drive
- Sunshine Village : 30 – minute drive
- Nakiska : 30 – minute drive
- Lake Louise :45 minute drive
Cross Country Skiing : The Canmore Nordic Centre, which hosted the 1988 Olympic Nordic events is only 5 minutes away, and offers 84 miles of groomed Nordic skiing trails in winter and mountain biking in summer.
Other winter sports available : snowshoeing, dog sledding, outdoor skating and ice climbing
For more information on activities whatever the season please check out the Canmore Tourism website http://www.tourismcanmore.com/activities/
