Top Things to do in Kananaskis Country
Top Hotels in Kananaskis Country
- 1. Blackstone Mountain Lodge by CLIQUE
- 2. The Malcolm Hotel
- 3. Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE
- 4. Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
- 5. Super 8 by Wyndham Canmore
- 6. Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
- 7. Lady Macdonald Country Inn
- 8. Canmore Downtown Hostel
- 9. Copperstone Resort
- 10. A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn
10 Free Things to do in Kananaskis Country That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kananaskis Country, Alberta including Fireweed Glass Studio, Ptarmigan Cirque Trail, Avens Gallery, Wild Life Distillery, Art Country Canada Gallery, Kananaskis Valley, Grotto Canyon, Canmore Farmers Market, Canmore Brewing Company, Grassi Lakes.
Restaurants in Kananaskis Country
1. Fireweed Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
With an active studio life, Fireweed Glass Studio is open from 11-4pm daily, including Sundays and holidays. Nestled in a corner of the Elk Run Industrial Park, we have a small store front gallery and visitors are encouraged to drop in and take a peek at work for sale. There is often an artist blowing glass, so your chances to see them in action are good. Feel free to drop in anytime! Please NOTE: We will be closed April 19th to 22, 2019 for Easter. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday April 23rd, 2019.
Reviewed By vickid266 - Jacksonville, United States
This is off the beaten path in the industrial section. There are lots of lovely items for sale and the prices are reasonable for blown glass. You can sit and watch glass being blown. They make it look so easy.
2. Ptarmigan Cirque Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
The Ptarmigan Cirque Trail is the second, more challenging trail that originates in the same area the Highwood Meadows area. It is about a 6K hike with some elevation that takes you across Highway 40 into the Alpine Meadows area, giving you some spectacular views of Mt.Arethusa and Mt.Rae. For this trail you will need some good footwear, since most of it is on trails, as well as water and sunscreen. You should also be on the lookout for wildlife, large and small during your trek. There is ample parking at the start of the trail as well as some information signs at the start where the two trails start. Older kids and adults should really enjoy this hike, but younger ones may find it a bit too long since it is a couple hour loop. You can make more a day of it by doing both trails.
3. Avens Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Our Destination Town: Avens is conveniently located on Main Street, in the Heart of Canmore. Avens Gallery, an international art shopping destination, represents +40 established local and Western Canadian artists. Our inventory includes bronze and stone sculpture, original paintings, photography and mixed media pieces. This year marks our 32nd year in Canmore. View our all available artworks online at theavensgallery.com
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
It's always nice paying this gallery a visit. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and they have such a gorgeous selection of local and international art. I was just browsing, but that's okay.
4. Wild Life Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Wild Life Distillery is a craft distillery situated in Canmore, Alberta. Our spirits are produced, distilled and bottled on site from Albertan prairie grains. The distillery offers delicious craft cocktails, tastings, and bottle sales. Open daily, no appointments needed. Come and visit!
Reviewed By TwoTrout - Phoenix, United States
We didnt actually get a chance to visit the Distillery itself but had the chance to buy some of their liquid courage at a local liquor store, in Downtown Canmore. Its our hands down new favorite Gin. My Wife is more of the Gin drinker, but I love a good Gin martini every now and then. This stuff is putting big names to shame. I wont name other Gins because I believe Wildlife is killing the game. However, I will say they have some strong competition with Park Distillery in Banff... ;) We crushed a bottle of their Wildlife Gin while visiting last week and got a bottle of their Barrel Aged Gin to take home back to Arizona. We haven't opened that yet but are super excited to taste.
5. Art Country Canada Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Art Country Canada has two art galleries in Canmore, Alberta. The first is at 729 Main Street, there we have just over 2000 square feet of Original paintings by Robert Bateman, Darren Haley, Shannon Lawlor, Brent Heighton, Jonn Einerssen, Andrew Kiss, David Daase , Fred Buchwitz and many more. We have Northwest Coast Cedar carvings by Harvey John and Dora Edwards among others. We have a lovely collection of Inuit Soapstone by numerous artists including Mark Totan and Felix Inung. Other great soapstone artists include Ben Henry and family and the incredible Loretta Kyle. Some of the most incredible Bronze Sculptures in the Bow Valley are on display by Vilem Zach and Tom Schultz and we have many Teak sculpted benches, tables and chairs. Our second gallery at 512 Bow Valley Trail houses one of the largest Custom Framing operations in the Bow Valley. WE have thousands of limited edition prints, Giclee on Canvas and metal and many more Original paintings and sculptures as well!
Reviewed By 179glennm - Philadelphia, United States
Angelo and his great team at Art Country Canada gallery are the best! I was so impressed with his friendliness and my first phone purchase that I have been back to buy more artwork from them. He even bent over backwards to work with me to exchange a canvas that I decided I wanted in an even bigger size, even though I live in the U.S. and it required shipping back and forth. Artwork is well packaged to protect it and delivery takes only a matter of days. I would definitely recommend Angelo and his gallery to anyone looking for the best prices on great artists delivered by awesome friendly professionals!
6. Kananaskis Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Most people access this gorgeous valley from the Trans Canada Highway via Highway 40, just east of Bow Valley Provincial Park. At that turn-off is a casino resort and gas station there with a Tim Horton's. Most of the attractions in the valley only have pit toilets, so for the squeamish, a stop here might be critical. Highway 40 follows the Kananaskis River (a popular white water rafting and kayaking river) to Barrier Lake, where there's a terrific Info Centre. If you've not been up this way, do stop here and let the experts guide you further, based on what you're keen on experiencing. There are tons of activities, campgrounds, hiking trails, view points, golfing, picnic areas, and it bit of shopping and posh accommodation in Kananaskis Village. If Banff seems a bit pricey to you, this is your valley, as it's hard to spend money here (except at the Village and golf course). There is a nice gas station with flush toilets / ice cream store / grocery store down the valley at Fortress Junction, nothing pricey here. The Peter Lougheed Info Centre is worth a stop in itself, with a nice museum, and a place for indoor picnicking if the weather isn't great. They also have experts there to advise on what to do in the park.
7. Grotto Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By wigger_cw - Strathcona County, Canada
Had a nice NY day hike at Grotto. Was very busy but what isn't this time of year. The hike isn't too tough and I knocked it off in a pair of Nikes. I can see some ppl's concern and you might want to be better equipped than I, it is an icy river bed and rocky terrain. Lots to see and not too long to complete. We went well past the "cave", took many pics and round trip was under 2 hours.
8. Canmore Farmers Market
9. Canmore Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Award-winning craft beer in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Tasting room, brewery tours, live music and more. Family friendly.
