Feeling cooped up? Need a change of scenery? Tired of working from home & homeschooling? Did you know you can do both of these from Canmore?!? How great it would be to build a connection through sensory exploration, stories, skills and fun in the mountains?

It’s time to take your office to the mountains and have an amazing lunch break enjoying the epic views!

First of all, of course, respect all restrictions and social distancing. Mask is mandatory in public.

What to do during a pandemic in Canmore?

There are lots of trails to explore! Easy ones, family-friendly and some more difficult ones. Perfect chance to get fresh air with a small group of people while sharing moments with nature and take incredible pictures.

Walking Trails in Canmore:

There are many walking trail options in Canmore to keep your feet busy in the area – so much so that you can almost walk clear across the city without touching pavement! Here are a few of our favourites:

Policeman Creek Boardwalk – You can access this trail from downtown near the big head sculpture, this paved/boardwalk trail is a leisurely out-and-back 3.9 km hike, with moderate traffic. This trail is wheelchair-friendly and offers a lot to see like birds, swimming ducks, beautiful view on the Three Sisters and you may be lucky and see some elk and dear on the way.

Bow River Loop – A gentle 2.1 km loop, this paved trail crosses You will see the famous Engine Bridge, perfect for some Instagram pictures. This walk is nice early in the morning or late at night with a beautiful sunset or sunrise.

Larch Island Loop – For a quiet, relaxed walk, take a wander around Larch Island, which passes right next to the Bow River. You don’t have to go on an adventurous hike for enjoying the beautiful nature that surrounds us.

Trans Canada Trail – Canmore’s own slice of the Trans Canada Trail, this 6.1 km path follows along the Bow River and is best from May through October. The trail begins just north of Bow River Campground and ends off in Canmore.

Grassi Lakes – the loop is a 4.3 kilometre, that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

Quarry Lake – One of my favourite places in town. Quarry Lake offers a majestic view of the Three sisters with a beautiful blue lake where you can enjoy a picnic or even paddling.

Johnson Canyon – located between Banff and Lake Louise, The trail is a natural beauty accessible to most. You will have the chance to see canyon walls, waterfalls, and the deep pools of Johnston Creek in a lush forest. During summer or winter, this place is memorable for all.

Troll Falls –The trail is one of the best hikes in Kananaskis. Perfect for all reasons, you will have the chance to see waterfalls running in summer and sparkling frozen in winter.

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake – A must to see in the Bow Valley. Looking for amazing pictures? Well here is the place to be! There are many trails around those two lakes, you can also rent a canoe or bring your paddle and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water surrounded by magical mountains and forest.

Need to get away from the city, we totally get it! Come and enjoy nature in Canmore. If this sounds like it would be beneficial for your family and you want to work & homeschool in Canmore, we have a PROMO CODE for you: HomeSchoolInCanmore!

You can book directly and use this code for 15%OFF.

We would be happy to host you and your group for an amazing time in the mountains.