Rocky Mountain Lifestyles
Life in the mountains is centered
around recreation and nature. Located in a prime setting amidst
soaring mountain ranges, pristine lakes, abundant rivers and protected
parks on all sides, sports and leisure activities abound.
Ski Resorts
Downhill skiing and snowboarding dominate the winter scene with
numerous world class ski resorts available, including:-
Plus a little extra drive brings you to:
Golf Resorts
Golf is a fierce passion of many who come to Canmore and are well
rewarded with 3 renowned golf courses in town with a 4th under construction.
Plus a few minutes drive takes you to:
Biking
For the bike enthusiast, 100’s of kilometers of bike trails
are accessible, from a gentle paved biking path to the most extreme
and technical mountain bike terrain, and all levels in-between.
The Canmore Nordic Centre is host to an ever growing number of exceptional
biking trails, and is regularly home to various biking events and
races.
Hiking
Hikers are spoiled with not just 100’s but 1000’s of
kilometers of hiking trails, and one can be sure they will have
new territory to discover forevermore. Numerous peaks, lakes, alpine
meadows, valleys, caves, natural springs and canyons are a few of
the destinations of the infinite hiking trails in and around Banff
and Canmore.
Fishing
Fishermen are never disappointed with some of the world’s
premier fly fishing on the Bow River, dissecting both towns in half.
Others enjoy the solitude of the crystal blue lakes and copious
quality fishing found in them.
River Sports
Kayakers, Canoers are Rafters have a variety of boating options,
from calm lakes, many kilometers long, to all ranges of white water
on the rivers right up to the highest of Class 5 rapids.
Cross Country Skiers
Cross Country Skiers are treated to the Canmore Nordic Centre, site
of the Nordic event of the 1988 Olympics. With 22 million dollars
of upgrades slated for these astounding facilities, skiers will
have some of the best amenities in the world for their recreational
use. A considerable number of groomed and ungroomed ski trails can
be found through-out the various surrounding parks and wild areas,
for those with a taste for the wilderness.
Backcountry
Backcountry Huts and Cabins are scattered throughout the backcountry
and are widely used by the more adventurous, for both summer and
winter outings. Backcountry alpine skiers often use these cabins
as a base, or some just ski in to relax. For those who are all about
the decent, many heli-skiing lodges are found a little deeper in
the mountains, with luxury accommodation and perfect deep powder
on a daily basis.
Scenery
Scenery is a dramatic and important aspect to life in Canmore and
Banff, and attracts artists of all types to immortalize their impression
of this god-graced land. Photographers, painters and sculptors have
been inspired by the scenic surroundings from the very beginning.
Professionals and amateurs alike are pleased to spend some time
appreciating the inspirational view in their own way. Canmore attracts
and caters to those with a passionate soul and a love of life, as
our motto reflects. "Do more, Play more, Live more" in
Canmore.
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