Jane (Zhengfang)’s guidebook
Canmore's favorite park
Located on Spray Lakes Road, it can be accessed by car, bicycle or on foot from Canmore.
One of Canmore's favorite parks, the area boasts amenities such as picnic tables, grass lawns, sitting benches, swimming area, walking trail, sightseeing benches, pit toilets and also has an off-leash dog park.
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Parco Quarry Lake
Spray Lakes RoadLocated on Spray Lakes Road, it can be accessed by car, bicycle or on foot from Canmore.
One of Canmore's favorite parks, the area boasts amenities such as picnic tables, grass lawns, sitting benches, swimming area, walking trail, sightseeing benches, pit toilets and also has an off-leash dog park.
Riverside Park offers outstanding views of the Bow River, the Rundle Range, Ha Ling Peak and the Three Sisters. A favourite among couples looking to get married outdoors, the park is also a popular location for picnics, family gatherings and even the odd yoga class. The park is close to downtown and the amenities offered on 8th street. Canmore’s river path system goes beside Riverside Park and connects with other green spaces in town including Millennium Park and Lions Park. Riverside Park is also a popular location for weddings.
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Riverside Park
600 River RdRiverside Park offers outstanding views of the Bow River, the Rundle Range, Ha Ling Peak and the Three Sisters. A favourite among couples looking to get married outdoors, the park is also a popular location for picnics, family gatherings and even the odd yoga class. The park is close to downtown and the amenities offered on 8th street. Canmore’s river path system goes beside Riverside Park and connects with other green spaces in town including Millennium Park and Lions Park. Riverside Park is also a popular location for weddings.
Sightseeing
Upper Grassi Lakes Trail Loop is a 4.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Canmore, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes TrailUpper Grassi Lakes Trail Loop is a 4.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Canmore, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Ha Ling Trail to Ha Ling Peak is a 7.2 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta, Canada that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/ha-ling-peak
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Ha Ling Peak trailhead
Alberta 742Ha Ling Trail to Ha Ling Peak is a 7.2 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta, Canada that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/ha-ling-peak
48 km from Canmore
Self guided / easy to moderate difficulty
A definite must see natural attraction in Banff National Park. The hike/walk up Johnston Canyon is truly spectacular in any season and is the most popular hike in all of Canada. Why is it so popular? It has the greatest scenic value, multiple waterfall vistas and easy access over a relatively short distance. Regardless of your age or activity level, everyone can enjoy and experience the Canyon. It is recommended to hit the trailhead before 8 am or after 6 pm in the summer months as you will be rewarded with a much more intimate nature adventure. Peak hours do bring bus groups and large crowds of day visitors which changes the dynamic of the hike significantly. Not shocking, but the further that one hikes up the trail, the volume of visitors decreases.
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Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Parkway48 km from Canmore
Self guided / easy to moderate difficulty
A definite must see natural attraction in Banff National Park. The hike/walk up Johnston Canyon is truly spectacular in any season and is the most popular hike in all of Canada. Why is it so popular? It has the greatest scenic value, multiple waterfall vistas and easy access over a relatively short distance. Regardless of your age or activity level, everyone can enjoy and experience the Canyon. It is recommended to hit the trailhead before 8 am or after 6 pm in the summer months as you will be rewarded with a much more intimate nature adventure. Peak hours do bring bus groups and large crowds of day visitors which changes the dynamic of the hike significantly. Not shocking, but the further that one hikes up the trail, the volume of visitors decreases.
Experience Breathtaking Views of Six Stunning Mountain Ranges & the Beautiful Bow Valley.
And then stay for a gourmet lunch or dinner at the newly-remodeled Sky Bistro. Check your fear of heights at the door and prepare to witness breathtaking vistas in every direction.
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Banff Gondola
100 Mountain AveExperience Breathtaking Views of Six Stunning Mountain Ranges & the Beautiful Bow Valley.
And then stay for a gourmet lunch or dinner at the newly-remodeled Sky Bistro. Check your fear of heights at the door and prepare to witness breathtaking vistas in every direction.
84km from Canmore
Lake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing. Surrounded by a lifetime’s worth of jaw-dropping sights and adventures, Lake Louise is a rare place that must be experienced to be believed.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail84km from Canmore
Lake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing. Surrounded by a lifetime’s worth of jaw-dropping sights and adventures, Lake Louise is a rare place that must be experienced to be believed.
Moraine Lake is 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) southeast of the hamlet of Lake Louise. Glacier-fed, its brilliant blue-green colour is a result of light refracting off the rock flour (fine particles of rock) in the glacier run-off which flows into the lake. At an elevation of 1,885 metres (6,183 feet), the lake does not begin to melt until June. Water levels, and its vibrant colour, peak in late June.
Moraine Lake is highly popular throughout the peak summer season, when parking lots fill up before sunrise. If you are planning to visit Moraine Lake from May to October, the best way is to reserve a Parks Canada shuttle ahead of time. Learn more about shuttle and transit options to Moraine Lake.
The road to Moraine Lake is closed during the winter due to heavy snowfall and high avalanche risk. Depending on the conditions, the road opens sometime between the third week of May and the first week of June and closes in October after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend (the second Monday in October).
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Lago Moraine
Moraine Lake is 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) southeast of the hamlet of Lake Louise. Glacier-fed, its brilliant blue-green colour is a result of light refracting off the rock flour (fine particles of rock) in the glacier run-off which flows into the lake. At an elevation of 1,885 metres (6,183 feet), the lake does not begin to melt until June. Water levels, and its vibrant colour, peak in late June.
Moraine Lake is highly popular throughout the peak summer season, when parking lots fill up before sunrise. If you are planning to visit Moraine Lake from May to October, the best way is to reserve a Parks Canada shuttle ahead of time. Learn more about shuttle and transit options to Moraine Lake.
The road to Moraine Lake is closed during the winter due to heavy snowfall and high avalanche risk. Depending on the conditions, the road opens sometime between the third week of May and the first week of June and closes in October after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend (the second Monday in October).
Emerald Lake is one of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park, with an unmatched diversity of both activities and landscapes suited to the enthusiastic traveler. It was discovered in 1882, when famed mountain guide Tom Wilson was led lakeside while rounding up a group of horses that had gone astray, and was immediately taken by the vivid Emerald-colored waters.
The hike around the lake, clocking in at about an hour, is one of the least strenuous but most rewarding in the park. An incredible breadth of geological features can be viewed from the lake, including the world-famous Burgess Shale fossil beds, the Michael glacier, and an avalanche slope carpeted by meadows where moose often graze.
Emerald Lake is a fantastic place to see wildlife, as animals are drawn to the important water source. Bald eagles, moose, and ospreys are a common sight, as are waterfowl such as loons and mergansers.
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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is one of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park, with an unmatched diversity of both activities and landscapes suited to the enthusiastic traveler. It was discovered in 1882, when famed mountain guide Tom Wilson was led lakeside while rounding up a group of horses that had gone astray, and was immediately taken by the vivid Emerald-colored waters.
The hike around the lake, clocking in at about an hour, is one of the least strenuous but most rewarding in the park. An incredible breadth of geological features can be viewed from the lake, including the world-famous Burgess Shale fossil beds, the Michael glacier, and an avalanche slope carpeted by meadows where moose often graze.
Emerald Lake is a fantastic place to see wildlife, as animals are drawn to the important water source. Bald eagles, moose, and ospreys are a common sight, as are waterfowl such as loons and mergansers.
Activities
The Canmore Recreation Centre offers a variety of sport and leisure opportunities for all ages. The facility has two ice skating rinks, two multipurpose rooms, one including a servery, two meeting rooms, and a fully equipped fitness gym available for private hire. Outdoor amenities include a skate park and sports field.
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Canmore Recreation Centre
1900 8 AveThe Canmore Recreation Centre offers a variety of sport and leisure opportunities for all ages. The facility has two ice skating rinks, two multipurpose rooms, one including a servery, two meeting rooms, and a fully equipped fitness gym available for private hire. Outdoor amenities include a skate park and sports field.
Nestled within an eco-friendly, award-winning building, Elevation Place boasts unparalleled aquatic & climbing facilities and an inviting community space for all to enjoy!
For those who are aquatically inclined, Elevation Place offers an ocean of facilities. With 8 lanes for training, 2 lanes for warm up, and multiple training tools for use, Elevation Place has those looking for a watery workout covered! For those looking to unwind, there is a waterslide, lazy river, steam room, and extra-large hot tub. All these just steps away from a kids splash zone, perfect for the little ones!
The climbing gym reaches for new heights! With towering walls sporting over 100 graded routes, and over 40 lines for top rope or lead climbing, you’ll feel as though you were outside climbing the peaks. Additionally, those wishing to try their hand at bouldering have more than enough routes designed specifically for that discipline. The kids want to try it too? No worries – there are routes set up for all ages, experience levels, and reaches!
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Elevation Place
700 Railway AveNestled within an eco-friendly, award-winning building, Elevation Place boasts unparalleled aquatic & climbing facilities and an inviting community space for all to enjoy!
For those who are aquatically inclined, Elevation Place offers an ocean of facilities. With 8 lanes for training, 2 lanes for warm up, and multiple training tools for use, Elevation Place has those looking for a watery workout covered! For those looking to unwind, there is a waterslide, lazy river, steam room, and extra-large hot tub. All these just steps away from a kids splash zone, perfect for the little ones!
The climbing gym reaches for new heights! With towering walls sporting over 100 graded routes, and over 40 lines for top rope or lead climbing, you’ll feel as though you were outside climbing the peaks. Additionally, those wishing to try their hand at bouldering have more than enough routes designed specifically for that discipline. The kids want to try it too? No worries – there are routes set up for all ages, experience levels, and reaches!
It is a scenic 3 meter wide, 26 km long, commuter trail connecting the small mountain town communities of Canmore and Banff. The route runs parallel to the highway and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. This is a great trail for families and cyclists of all abilities to enjoy.
The entire trail is collectively referred to as the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail - a distance of 26.8 km, with a 30 m elevation gain and an estimated timeline of 2 – 3 hour round trip for cyclists.
The Banff Legacy Trail is best enjoyed from mid-April to mid-October. A Winter Conditions Warning is in effect on the trail from the first snows of fall until the trail is snow-free enough to be maintained in the spring.
Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail
Rocky Mountain Legacy TrailIt is a scenic 3 meter wide, 26 km long, commuter trail connecting the small mountain town communities of Canmore and Banff. The route runs parallel to the highway and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. This is a great trail for families and cyclists of all abilities to enjoy.
The entire trail is collectively referred to as the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail - a distance of 26.8 km, with a 30 m elevation gain and an estimated timeline of 2 – 3 hour round trip for cyclists.
The Banff Legacy Trail is best enjoyed from mid-April to mid-October. A Winter Conditions Warning is in effect on the trail from the first snows of fall until the trail is snow-free enough to be maintained in the spring.
Take this serene walk straight into downtown from the Solara Resort
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Policeman Creek Trail
610-M 8 StTake this serene walk straight into downtown from the Solara Resort
33 km from Canmore, @Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park
The most popular hot springs in all of Alberta. Run by Parks Canada, it’s located on Sulphur Mountain, about 4km outside of Banff town site. The springs are fed by 100% natural mineral water and the temperature stays between 37 and 40°C.
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Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Ave33 km from Canmore, @Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park
The most popular hot springs in all of Alberta. Run by Parks Canada, it’s located on Sulphur Mountain, about 4km outside of Banff town site. The springs are fed by 100% natural mineral water and the temperature stays between 37 and 40°C.
Favorite Restaurants in Canmore and Banff
https://www.tapascanmore.ca/
An experience driven restaurant in the heart of Canmore.
Tapas is consistently voted one of the most Romantic Restaurants in the Canmore and Banff area. We are tucked away off Main Street in Canmore next to the Paintbox Lodge in a charming character house that was once a Miners home. Tapas is a style of shared tasting experience involving small plates that our kitchen team creates with mostly organic and locally sourced as well as foraged ingredients.
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Tapas Restaurant
633 10 St https://www.tapascanmore.ca/
An experience driven restaurant in the heart of Canmore.
Tapas is consistently voted one of the most Romantic Restaurants in the Canmore and Banff area. We are tucked away off Main Street in Canmore next to the Paintbox Lodge in a charming character house that was once a Miners home. Tapas is a style of shared tasting experience involving small plates that our kitchen team creates with mostly organic and locally sourced as well as foraged ingredients.
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway Avehttps://crazyweed.ca/
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands Trailhttp://www.irongoat.ca/
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Calgary
4916 130 Avenue Southeasthttps://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca/locations/canmore/
https://www.thegrizzlypaw.com/our-food/tank310-at-the-grizzly-paw/
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Tank310
310 Old Canmore Rdhttps://www.thegrizzlypaw.com/our-food/tank310-at-the-grizzly-paw/
https://www.banffmapleleaf.com/
A Canadian-inspired experience in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
Located on Banff Avenue’s busiest corner, The Maple Leaf has become an iconic landmark in downtown Banff. The Maple Leaf features Canadian cuisine including Alberta beef, game, fresh fish and seafood.
The Maple Leaf
137 Banff Avehttps://www.banffmapleleaf.com/
A Canadian-inspired experience in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
Located on Banff Avenue’s busiest corner, The Maple Leaf has become an iconic landmark in downtown Banff. The Maple Leaf features Canadian cuisine including Alberta beef, game, fresh fish and seafood.
Balkan Restaurant
120 Banff Avehttps://www.banffbalkan.ca/home
Fresh Greek in the Heart of Banff
https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/dining/sky-bistro/
DINE ABOVE BANFF Anchored at over 2,200 meters above sea level, the Banff Gondola’s Sky Bistro sits on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. With six Rocky Mountain ranges as a backdrop, this remarkable restaurant promises an exhilarating gondola ride followed by a mountain top dining experience. Lunch and dinner menus celebrate the panorama of Canadian cuisine, with ingredients drawn from both ocean coasts, plus wholesome prairie staples including world-renowned Alberta beef. Complemented by local wine, beer and spirits, it makes for a unique dining experience above Banff.
Make reservations early and book well in advance for best seating as you enjoy well-crafted food and take in the setting sun views over the amazing Rockies peaks.
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Sky Bistro
100 Mountain Avehttps://www.banffjaspercollection.com/dining/sky-bistro/
DINE ABOVE BANFF Anchored at over 2,200 meters above sea level, the Banff Gondola’s Sky Bistro sits on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. With six Rocky Mountain ranges as a backdrop, this remarkable restaurant promises an exhilarating gondola ride followed by a mountain top dining experience. Lunch and dinner menus celebrate the panorama of Canadian cuisine, with ingredients drawn from both ocean coasts, plus wholesome prairie staples including world-renowned Alberta beef. Complemented by local wine, beer and spirits, it makes for a unique dining experience above Banff.
Make reservations early and book well in advance for best seating as you enjoy well-crafted food and take in the setting sun views over the amazing Rockies peaks.
https://rimrockresort.com/EDEN/index.html
Experience fine dining with incredible views at Eden in the Rimrock Hotel. The restaurant serves up some of the best food in the province let alone Banff, as it is the only Five-Diamond Restaurant in all of Western Canada. The modern French restaurant serves up playful and delicious dishes that leave a lasting impact much like the views.
The menu operates with several tasting menu options ranging from 4, 6, and 10 plate chef tasting meals. To pair, they have an extensive wine menu that is curated by a team of sommeliers. If you’re looking for an extraordinary dining experience this is an excellent selection. It’s one of the most romantic restaurants in Banff.
Eden
300 Mountain Avenuehttps://rimrockresort.com/EDEN/index.html
Experience fine dining with incredible views at Eden in the Rimrock Hotel. The restaurant serves up some of the best food in the province let alone Banff, as it is the only Five-Diamond Restaurant in all of Western Canada. The modern French restaurant serves up playful and delicious dishes that leave a lasting impact much like the views.
The menu operates with several tasting menu options ranging from 4, 6, and 10 plate chef tasting meals. To pair, they have an extensive wine menu that is curated by a team of sommeliers. If you’re looking for an extraordinary dining experience this is an excellent selection. It’s one of the most romantic restaurants in Banff.
https://www.thebison.ca/home
The Bison Restaurant' is committed to using regional, seasonal and Canadian ingredients. Our intimate dining room has windows on all sides, with Banff's best mountain views, and a large sunny terrace. Watch as a brigade of chef's prepare your meal in our open-concept kitchen led by executive chef Jamie Staples.
The Bison is open Thursdays through Sundays from 5pm.
Children are welcome and reservations are recommended.
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The Bison Restaurant
211 Bear Sthttps://www.thebison.ca/home
The Bison Restaurant' is committed to using regional, seasonal and Canadian ingredients. Our intimate dining room has windows on all sides, with Banff's best mountain views, and a large sunny terrace. Watch as a brigade of chef's prepare your meal in our open-concept kitchen led by executive chef Jamie Staples.
The Bison is open Thursdays through Sundays from 5pm.
Children are welcome and reservations are recommended.