★ Hediny PickMonument — Big Head, a striking bronze sculpture that makes for a memorable photo stop.
ViewpointViewpoint · Free — Earth pillars left by the last ice age, above the Canmore cemetery, with views of the Three Sisters.
Historic siteHistoric site — With the Canadian Rockies rising behind it, downtown Canmore is an inviting place to spend a few hours.
Historic siteHistoric site — Cross Canmore’s historic Engine Bridge for views of the Bow River and Rockies. You might recognize it from The Last of Us.
Historic siteHistoric site — Built in 1893, the Canmore NWMP Barracks is one of the town’s oldest surviving buildings.
Classic photo spotClassic photo spot — Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk. The wooden walkway crosses a wetland beside the creek, where birds are especially active in spring and summer.
Highlights for today and the days ahead.
★ Hediny PickCanmore Nordic Centre · Friday, October 30, 05:45 PM
EventartsPlace · Friday, October 30, 06:00 PM
EventartsPlace · Friday, October 30, 06:00 PM
EventartsPlace · Friday, October 30, 07:30 PM
EventartsPlace · Now on · September 30 – November 6, 2026
EventartsPlace · Now on · October 6 – December 1, 2026
★ Hediny PickCultural centre — artsPlace brings art and community together in Canmore with workshops, live music, theatre, film, and a free gallery showcasing the work of local artists.
Cultural centreCultural centre — Canmore Public Library offers books, digital resources, activities for all ages, and free Wi-Fi at Elevation Place.
MuseumMuseum · CAD $10 — Discover the heart and history of the Bow Valley at the Canmore Museum (also known as the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre).
Cultural centreCultural centre — Canmore's community hub: pool, climbing gym, fitness centre, art galleries and the library.
★ Hediny PickCampground · CAD 31–47 — 63 sites: 56 with power and water for RVs and 7 walk-in tent sites. Showers for a fee. Reservable.
CampgroundCampground · CAD 31 — 36 unserviced sites by the Bow River, very close to Canmore. No reservations (first come, first served).
CampgroundCampground · CAD 31 — 28 unserviced lakeside sites, with a playground and warm-up shelter. Reservable.
CampgroundCampground · CAD 31+ — 123 sites: 89 unserviced and 34 with power for large RVs. Showers for a fee and laundry. Reservable.
CampgroundCampground · CAD 31 — 63 unserviced sites on the Spray Lakes Reservoir, above Canmore. No reservations (first come, first served).
Half a day on foot in downtown Canmore: Main Street, Big Head, the 1893 barracks, the museum and the Engine Bridge over the Bow River.
Half a day by car: the mirror-like Whiteman's Pond, the huge Spray Lakes Reservoir and the view of the Three Sisters.
Half a day to a full day by car: the canyon and waterfall of Grotto Canyon, the Middle Lake trail and the Bow River Loop in Canmore.
Half a day by the water in Canmore: the Policeman's Creek boardwalk, the Bow River at Riverside Park, Quarry Lake and Rundle Forebay.
Buses without a car, park passes, Banff's need-to-reside rule, living with wildlife in town, winter driving and free community spots.
Skip the crowds: easy and moderate trails near Banff and Canmore, each with its official status today and the safety basics.
7.8 km · +810 m · Difficult
6.4 km · +1200 m · Difficult
2.03 km · 30–60 min · Easy
2 km · Easy
2 km · Easy
4.2 km · Moderate