Top Things to do in Canmore
Top 10 Free Things to do in Canmore, Canadian Rockies
Catapulted to fame for its part in the 1988 Winter Olympics, this former coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies is a perfect base for visiting some of the country’s most impressive national parks. First stop for most visitors is the ski trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Contemplate natural wonders at the Museum and Geoscience Centre, and mush through the snow on a sled-dog tour.
Restaurants in Canmore
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. Cafe Books
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Kcdee54 - Calgary, Canada
I love this cafe! Amazing books and merchandise to paruse. It has the feel of an old English book shop. So comfortable and cozy!
3. Sugar Pine Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By janeban
I wandered into Sugar Pine expecting to find some lovely fabrics. But I was amazed at the size of the store, and the extensive selection of fabrics, all beautifully arranged, with lots of precuts, too. Many gorgeous quilts are also displayed, with patterns or kits available for most. Any other Covid-quilting-newbies like me? You need to know about this place! It’s worth a trip to Canmore.
4. Avens Gallery
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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.
5. 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.
6. Bow River Loop
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Travleriam - Edmonton, Canada
Easy well maintain walkway. We do this several times each visit. Views are spectacular and there are plenty of benches along the trail for rest stops.
7. Art Country Canada Gallery
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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!
8. Grotto Canyon
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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.
