Local Attractions

A building in Canmore, Alberta with mountains in the background

Things to do in Canmore and area

While attending the conference, we invite you to take advantage of Canmore’s many attractions. Nestled in the Rockies, the town offers opportunities to relax, explore, and enjoy the natural beauty of Alberta.

Luxury private tours delivered by passionate local guides. Canadian Rockies Experience offers a range of tours from sightseeing, snowshoeing, ice walks and tailor-made tours. Tours are delivered in Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore and Kananaskis. Call them today to enjoy a bespoke magical experience to add to your Winter Vacation. 

Canmore Walking Tours is a locally owned and operated business that offers walking tours in the beautiful town of Canmore and trip planning services for the Canadian Rocky Mountains. All walking tours are led by a local certified guide who will share recommendations, history, and fun facts about the area. If this is your first time in Canmore, joining a walking tour will be a great orientation to the town and your time in the mountains!

Peak Perfection specializes in bespoke and curated private tours in the Canadian Rockies, offering luxury travel in their brand new 2024 Ford Transit (seats 12) or 2023 Kia Telluride (seats 7). Their Scenic Shuttles and Iconic Moraine Lake (Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway) Tour, among other experiences, provide exclusive access to the region’s hidden gems while ensuring you visit the places you desire. They proudly service Calgary, Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff, Nordegg, and Jasper. Each tour includes complimentary photo and video services taken by their guides using high-end gear, ensuring every moment is captured in stunning detail as a lifelong keepsake.

Canmore Brewery & Distillery Tours offers a unique all-inclusive experience, showcasing Canmore and Banff’s craft scene. Canmore Brewery and Distillery Tours offer regularly scheduled and private tours that provide a behind-the-scenes look at The Bow Valley’s craft breweries and distilleries. ​Tours are led by knowledgeable guides to ensure the best possible experience for participating guests as well as for the businesses with which Canmore Brewery and Distillery Tours partner.

Join us on a journey through Canmore as we explore the flavours and cultures that make this mountain town so unique. This fun & exciting Food Walk Tour adventure includes 5–6 mouthwatering chef-curated cuisines from The Pulse, Communitea, Crazyweed, Drunken Lobster, Roaring Rolls and Lovely Ice Cream. Along the way, you’ll stroll through Canmore’s charming streets, take in breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Bow River, and enjoy plenty of Instagram worthy photo opportunities. From delicious bites to stunning backdrops, this tour is the perfect mix of food, culture, and scenery.

Alpine Helicopters offers the most spectacular sightseeing tours in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The full-service tourist facility is located at the Canmore Municipal Heliport which is at the base of the world-famous Three Sisters Peaks and adjacent to Banff National Park. The Heli-tours provide you with unparalleled views of the park.

Canmore Cave Tours offers year-round, rain or shine, wild caving experiences in Rat’s Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain near Banff and Canmore in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Discover the incredible history of the cave as you climb past 7,000-year-old animal bones, ancient cave formations and pictographs. Sit in awe of the massive Grand Gallery or try your hand at the challenge squeeze. Let our passionate and experienced guides share this amazing place with you.

Embrace winter and enjoy a new activity outside – adventures by dogsled! Howling Dog Tours has been offering guided tours since 1995 in the Canadian Rockies near Canmore, Alberta. There is plenty of dog interaction: learn how to harness the Alaskan and Siberian Huskies and reward them with a biscuit and water after the run. Each sled is guided for the safety of the dogs and guests, so sit back and enjoy the ride and beautiful scenery, or take a turn driving the sled with your guide!

Trail Sports is your cross-country ski and mountain bike specialist in rentals, lessons, sales and servicing. Utilizing over 65 km of ski trails and single-track mountain bike trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre, there’s no better place to recreate in the Bow Valley.

For Those Wild In Nature – This craft distillery has been at the forefront of the Alberta Craft Spirits scene since it opened in 2017. With over 50 awards named to the distillery over the last seven plus years, WLD is a flagship of quality in the Alberta-made spirits industry. The distillery has a cozy tasting room where you can enjoy beautifully curated craft cocktails, spirit-tasting flights, or snack on some local charcuterie. They also offer distillery tours at their newly expanded 6,000 square foot distillery, located 500 metres from the tasting room. Distillery tours educate guests on their entire grain-to-glass philosophy, where you will use your senses to touch, smell and taste all of the elements that go into making world-class spirits.

Find the perfect mountain adventure for you during your Calgary stay. Website offers deals, discounts and packages for various winter activities throughout Canmore, Kananaskis, Banff and Lake Louise.

Experience some of the best things to do in Calgary while enjoying special offers and discounts with the free 2025 Calgary Attractions Pass. Check-in and redeem offers at participating locations to collect exclusive Calgary Vibes Collection - a unique pair of socks, a Calgary-inspired notebook, or a stylish tote bag throughout the year. Each offer redemption earns you a chance to win the grand prize – a weekend getaway in Calgary!