Canmore
History of Canmore
Canmore was named in 1884 by Donald A. Smith, an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The name originates from a town on the northwest shores of Scotland named in honor of King Malcolm III of Canmore. The anglicized version of the Gaelic Ceann Mór , Canmore has been variously translated as “big head” or, more likely, “great head” or “chief”.
We love Canmore, the town has a lot to offer other than the wonderful outdoors. Here are some of our recommendations of things to do around Canmore and a few things around Banff for those relax or rain days.
Breweries & Distilleries
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Galleries & Museums
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Located in Banff. The Whyte Museum is a great place to the the history behind the area.
Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre
Small town museum that focuses on the history of the coal mines, also apart of the museum is the North-West Mounted Police Barracks downtown Canmore.
Fallen Leaf Art Gallery
Art Country Canada Gallery
Carter-Ryan Gallery
The Avens Gallery
Centres
Elevation Place
Elevation Place showcases of one the best indoor climbing walls in Alberta. They offer lessons and equipment rentals.
There is also a swimming pool, and gym, as well as the library.
Nordic Centre
The Nordic Centre was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics.It offers amazing cross-country ski, mountain biking, and hiking trails. You can also do Geocaching in the area.
There is a panic area with wood-burning BBQs and disk-golf set ups.
Bowling & Movies
High Rollers
Located in Banff. High Rollers is a great place for pizza and a pint from one of their 32 taps.
Lux Cinema
Located in Banff. Lux is the only cinema in the Bow Valley. Showing the latest