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Canmore

Alberta, Canada · North America

About Canmore

Canmore sits on the route: 20 minutes from Banff, 54km from Kootenay National Park.

Canmore is a town located in Alberta, Canada. With a population of 13,992, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Canmore sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Edmonton time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Canmore to your route.

About Canmore

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of

Read more Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. With a population of 17,036 in 2023, Canmore is the fifth-largest town in Alberta.

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Where is Canmore located?

Canmore is located in Alberta, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 51.0834 latitude, -115.3521 longitude.

What is the population of Canmore?

Canmore has a population of approximately 13,992 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
13,992
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Alberta
Timezone
America/Edmonton
Coordinates
51.0834, -115.3521

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Canmore

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Kootenay National Park

A diverse Rocky Mountain park spanning from glacier-fed lakes to hot springs and arid grasslands, with the dramatic Marble Canyon and Paint Pots.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Canmore

  • 60 kmHighwood PassAt 2,206 m, the highest paved road pass in Canada, on Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) through the Alberta Rockies. Alpine meadows, bighorn sheep and grand front-range scenery; closed in winter for wildlife.
  • 76 kmKicking Horse PassContinental Divide crossing at 1,627 m on the Trans-Canada between Lake Louise and Yoho, where highway and famous Spiral Tunnels railway share a dramatic National Historic Site corridor.

Nearby Destinations

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Banff

🇨🇦 Canada

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Cochrane

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63 km awayPop. 32,199

Radium Hot Springs

🇨🇦 Canada

72 km awayPop. 1,339

Bearspaw

🇨🇦 Canada

74 km awayPop. 5,567

Crestmont

🇨🇦 Canada

76 km awayPop. 2,275

Valley Ridge

🇨🇦 Canada

76 km awayPop. 5,365

Tuscany

🇨🇦 Canada

77 km awayPop. 19,700

Rocky Ridge

🇨🇦 Canada

78 km awayPop. 8,195

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