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Canmore city overview
Canmore is a city in Canada shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forThree Sisters, Grassi Lakes, Canmore Nordic Centre, Downtown Canmore
RegionCanadaCanada
Time zoneAmerica/Edmontonlocal time
Founded1884historical origin
City history
Canmore was officially named in 1884 by Canadian Pacific Railway director Donald A.
In 1886, Queen Victoria granted a coal mining charter to the town, and the No.
The Canmore Hotel was built in 1890 on the main street.
By the 1890s, a North-West Mounted Police barrack had been instated on Main Street, however, it was vacated in 1927.
In 1965, with a population of 2,000, Canmore was incorporated as a town.
By the 1970s, the market for coal was diminished, and in 1979 Canmore Mines Ltd. ceased operations.
Canmore's economic future seemed dismal until the announcement in the early 1980s that Calgary would be hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, and that Canmore would play host to the Nordic events.
The building was restored in 1989 and it is under the care of the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre.
In 2015, the building received a heritage designation and was being renovated to restore it.
The coal mining industry in Canmore boomed well into the 20th century.
As a result of safety and reclamation policies instigated by the province of Alberta, all but a few mining structures were demolished in the following year; only the lamp house and a few mine.
This resulted in an increase in tourism, and Canmore began to develop into the recreational tourist destination it is today.
Canmore is known by the Nakoda people as Chuwapchipchiyan Kude Bi.
Worth seeing
Three Sisters
Three Sisters is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Grassi Lakes
Grassi Lakes is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Canmore Nordic Centre
Canmore Nordic Centre is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Downtown Canmore
Downtown Canmore is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Bow River
Bow River is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Kananaskis access
Kananaskis access is a practical Canmore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Main airport TBC arrival plan
- Canmore airport accessMain gateway TBC.
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Rental cars
Canmore day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Booking detail
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Upcoming events
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