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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Canmore

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Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Canmore suit active families, groups and longer mountain stays, because a kitchen and a separate living area help when you are coming back from the trails or the ski slopes. The official Tourism Canmore Kananaskis site describes Canmore as a small community surrounded by the peaks and valleys of Kananaskis Country, 106 km west of Calgary and 22 km east of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. For an introduction to the format, see what is an aparthotel.

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Where to stay in Canmore

Downtown and 8th Street

  • first-time visitors
  • restaurants
  • walkable stays

Wikipedia says the pedestrian-friendly town centre surrounds 8th Street, known as Main Street, which is lined with small shops, restaurants and galleries. The official tourism site describes downtown as a hub of galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants framed by mountain views. It is the best base if you want to walk to dinner and the Bow River.

Stays in or near Downtown and 8th Street

Three Sisters Mountain Village

  • families
  • quieter stays
  • mountain views

Wikipedia names Three Sisters Mountain Village as one of the areas where much of Canmore's recent development is taking place, together with Silvertip Resort and the area around the town centre. It suits visitors who prefer newer residential streets and are happy to use a car or Roam Transit to reach the centre.

Silvertip

  • golf
  • trail access
  • quieter stays

Silvertip is another recent development area, according to Wikipedia, and Wikivoyage lists the Silvertip golf resort. It suits golfers and cyclists who want trail access from their base.

Canmore Nordic Centre

  • cross-country skiing
  • mountain biking
  • trail running

The official tourism site says the Canmore Nordic Centre was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and offers cross-country skiing, mountain biking, disc golf and trail access year-round. Wikipedia adds that it has provincial park status and is administered by Alberta Parks. It is a destination rather than a residential area, so most visitors stay in town and travel here.

Bow Valley Trail corridor

  • practical stays
  • road travel
  • tours

Wikivoyage lists tour operators on Bow Valley Trail, including sled-dog tours and a rafting centre. Wikipedia says the Trans-Canada Highway bisects the town, which is also on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway and the Bow River. It suits visitors who plan to arrive by road and use tour operators.

Stays in or near Bow Valley Trail corridor

Getting around Canmore

The Tourism Canmore Kananaskis site says the closest airport is Calgary International Airport, and that from there Canmore is just over an hour away by shuttle, bus or personal vehicle. It lists several shuttle, bus and private transport operators from the airport and from downtown Calgary, and says that in winter you can expect snow and ice on the roads.

Within town, the same site says Roam Transit Routes 5C and 5T run year-round, and Route 12 in the summer, while Route 3 goes to Banff. It says local taxis are available and that Uber and Lyft are not currently operating in Canmore. The site describes more than 71 km of multi-use trails within town limits and says that hotels provide dedicated parking. Wikipedia describes the town as sprawled and segmented, taking over an hour and a half to cross on foot, while Wikivoyage says activities in the town centre are within a 10 to 20 minute walk.

Living in Canmore for longer

For longer stays, Wikipedia says Elevation Place is the town's recreation facility, with a lap pool, climbing wall and fitness rooms, and that it also houses the library and an art gallery. The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre runs year-round programming, according to Wikipedia. The official site describes Canmore as the largest community in Alberta's Rockies, with around 17,000 residents.

Wikivoyage says the town centre is small and you can walk just about anywhere you want to go, with biking around town also popular. The official tourism site describes Canmore as the largest community in Alberta's Rockies and lists the Bow River and Riverside Park among its landmarks. See the long-stay accommodation checklist for practical planning.

When to visit Canmore

The official tourism site says weather varies greatly with the season and can change rapidly in the mountains. It describes warm days and cooler evenings in summer, usually sunny and dry with occasional showers or thunderstorms, snow and cold in winter, warmer temperatures in spring with the chance of a sudden snowstorm, and cool conditions with a mix of sun and cloud in the fall, when early snowfall is possible. It also says wildfires can affect air quality in summer.

Wikipedia says nearby Banff has an average high of minus 3.1 °C in January, and that Canmore's summers are short, with daytime temperatures ranging from 18 to 22 °C. It lists annual events including the Canmore Uncorked food festival in April, the Canmore Folk Music Festival on the Heritage Day long weekend in August and the Canmore Highland Games on the September long weekend. Check the organisers' listings for the dates in the year you travel.

Wikipedia describes Canmore as a town of 17,036 people in 2023, in the Bow Valley, near the south-east boundary of Banff National Park. Wikivoyage calls it a popular starting point for exploring the Canadian Rockies. See the Canada hub for other mountain and city stays, or compare with Whistler if you are choosing between mountain resorts.

Long-stay tips for Canmore

Of the 6 properties here, 6 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

6 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 106 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Canada

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Whistler, Mont-Tremblant, Mississauga, Calgary and Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Canmore from Calgary airport?

The Tourism Canmore Kananaskis site says Canmore is just over 100 km from Calgary International Airport and just over an hour away by shuttle, bus or personal vehicle.

Where is Canmore in relation to Banff?

The official tourism site says Canmore is 22 km east of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. Roam Transit Route 3 connects the two.

Which Roam Transit routes run in Canmore?

The tourism site says Roam Transit Routes 5C and 5T run year-round and Route 12 in the summer within Canmore, while Route 3 goes to Banff. Check Roam Transit for current timetables.

What is the best area to stay in Canmore?

Downtown around 8th Street is the most walkable base, while Three Sisters Mountain Village and Silvertip are newer residential areas. The Canmore Nordic Centre is a trail destination rather than a base.

Is Canmore walkable?

Wikivoyage says activities in the town centre are within a 10 to 20 minute walk, while Wikipedia describes the wider town as sprawled and segmented, taking over an hour and a half to cross on foot.

How many aparthotels are there in Canmore?

We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Canmore.

Do aparthotels in Canmore have kitchens?

6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Canmore have a washing machine?

6 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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