Canmore Mountain Getaway Weekend
Are you planning a mountain getaway weekend? Canmore is a great place to book your next mountain getaway. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore offers the full mountain experience. From incredible trails, local shops, winter adventures, unique experiences, spas and more.
If you’re looking for some information on what a mountain getaway weekend could look like, you’re in the right place. This post will cover:
- Where to stay
- When to book
- What to do
Where to stay
Canmore offers over 870 Airbnb listings and 160 hotels. How do you choose the right accommodation for your mountain getaway? Take into consideration your budget, your group size and where you want to be located.
Location
With accommodation options ranging from Dead Man’s Flats, Canmore and Harvey Heights, it’s important to think about if being in walking distance to downtown is important to you. Staying in Canmore gives you fast access to restaurants and shops just steps from your accommodation but you might be dealing with crowds and paid parking. If your looking for a more relaxing stay it is a good idea to book something in Harvey Heights or Dead Man’s Flats where you may feel secluded in a quiet area that’s not busy.
Budget
If your looking to save money when booking your mountain getaway take into consideration a few things:
- Typically accommodations located just outside of Canmore are more affordable. For example Harvie Heights or Deadmans Flats. Still close to the heart of Canmore but because these accommodations aren’t within walking distances of main street we see lower rates.
- Seasonality. If you want to visit Canmore in the summer or over holidays the rates will be higher. If you book your trip during October-November and March- June we see lower rates.
- Weekend rates vs weekday rates. Weekends in Canmore are typically much busier than mid week. If your looking to save some money try to book a mid week trip.
Group size
Traveling with a large group has pros and cons. By booking accommodations for a large group you can all split costs making the trip more affordable. It is also a great opportunity to make memories with your family and friends by staying in a large unit together. With that being said travelling as a couple or a small group gives you many options on where to stay with over 200 two bedroom units in Canmore.
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When to book
Now that you know where you want to stay, you need to decide when you book your trip! Think about why you want to visit the Canadian Rockies.
If you looking for winter adventures such as skiing, snow shoeing, wild ice skating, ice climbing or winter hiking the time to visit is from December-March.
If you looking to soak up the warm summer sunshine while hiking, mountain biking, restaurant hopping or paddle boarding the best time to visit is July-August.
If you are booking your trip months in advance the rates may be set higher than if you book the property last minute.
What to do
The adventure truly is endless in Canmore. The stunning mountain town is surrounded by lush forests, snowy mountain peaks and endless trails. There is something adventurous to do in all seasons of the year and in any kind of weather.
Summer Adventures
Summer is the most popular time to visit Canmore for many reasons. With the warm summer days brings busy hiking trails from Kananaskis to Jasper. The local camp grounds are full with families and friends. Canmore Nordic Centre is buzzing with mountain bikers. Main Street in Canmore closes in the summer for pedestrians and bike traffic only, allowing the local shops and restaurants to expand their business to the streets. There are a handful of local beautiful lakes that you will find paddle boarders, kayakers and canoes out for a paddle.
For some summer adventure inspirations check out the following posts:
- 5 Easy Hikes Near Canmore
- 7 Family Hikes To Do In Banff In The Spring
- Things To Do In Canmore
- Paddle Board Rentals
- Canmore Rafting Tours
Fall Adventures
Fall is an incredibly underrated time to visit the Canadian Rockies. The transition from lush green to yellow spotted mountains is a truly unique sight to see. The larch tree hikes are the most popular thing to see and do during the fall as the larch trees are the only pine tree to drop their needles. This is also a great time to visit if your looking for cheaper accommodation rates.
For some fall adventure inspiration check out the following posts:
- Must Do Larch Tree Hikes Near Canmore
- Six Fall Activities in Canmore
- Best Things To Do In Canmore In Fall
Winter Adventures
Winter in Canmore is a magical time to visit. The ski hills opening around December. Snowshoes trails get busy mid December. The lake start to freeze over as soon as the tempture drops below zero. The town is snow covered with a sense of calmness. Kananaskis Nordic Spa is a perfect place to spend the day relaxing in the hot pools and saunas.
For some winter adventure inspirations check out the posts below:
- The Best Skiing Near Canmore
- The Canmore Hot Chocolate Trail
- The Best Ski Resorts For Non Skiers
- Everything You Need To Know About Fat Biking In Canmore
- Everything You Need To Know About Snowshoeing Near Canmore
- The Best Winter Hikes Near Canmore And Banff
Events
Canmore often has local events happening throughout the year. Anything from downhill ski events to summer markets. Checking out what local events are happening is a great way to see and understand the local culture. Check out our events page to see the upcoming events in Canmore
