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Canmore
is nestled in the Bow Valley of the beautiful Canadian Rockies, minutes
away form Banff National Park. Though Canmore began
as a mine town, its main indusrty has been tourism since the quarry
closed back in the 70's. Canmore gained worldwide attention as a host for Winter Olympic
events in 1988. Canmore's proximity to Calgary and Banff National Park positions it well as a fantastic Gateway to leisure and activity.
Now Canmore is a bustling town with a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Main street is packed with wonderful shops, bookshops, cafes, clothiers and sporting stores. Canmore also has plenty of cultural activities, including art galleries, museums and theatre. In addition to cafes, pubs, and a microbrewery, Several award winning restaurants are enjoyed by local residents and visitors.
Canmore plays host to both winter and summer events including art, music festivals, Highland games and extreme sporting challenges. Check out the Canmore events Schedule and see if there is something for you!!
Canmore is a year round resort. Summer entertains hikers, bikers, fishermen and golfers while winter sees skiers, ice climbers and other adventurers.
The town is surrounded by majestic peaks on all sides, including the Three Sisters Mountains. In addition to the dramatic landscapes, you don't even have to leave the town site to enjoy the best part of mountain living: beautiful glacial rivers, towering pine forests and amazing wildlife.
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