6 days in Kananaskis Country Itinerary

Bordered by the spectacular peaks of the Alberta Rockies, within a stone's throw of Banff National Park, the town of Canmore serves as an excellent base for outdoor adventures.

Appreciate the collections at Fireweed Glass Studio and Elevation Gallery. Get outdoors at Canmore Cave Tours and Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. There's lots more to do: tee off at Kananaskis Country Golf Course, admire the verdant scenery at Kananaskis Valley, take in the awesome beauty at Ha Ling Peak, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Canmore road trip app .

Edmonton to Canmore is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Edmonton in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Canmore, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive back home.